Bothell United Methodist Church will host a forum on tent cities and the effectiveness they have for homeless in the area.

The forum will take place at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10 at the chuch, located at 18515 92nd Ave. N.E. in Bothell.

The public is invited to an education and awareness forum on homelessness and how tent cities affect residents both in and around their locations. This forum will provide information about homelessness in Kenmore and Bothell, and will feature leaders from our city governments, human services agencies and temporary encampment members. Refreshments served afterward.

The event is sponsored by The KenmoreBothell Interfaith Group (BIG), including the following participating faith groups: Life Fellowship – Kenmore, First Church of Christ Scientist – Bothell, Bothell United Methodist Church, First Lutheran Church – Bothell, Northlake Lutheran Church – Kenmore, Sikh Centre of Seattle, and The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints – Bothell Stake.