Friday, January 31, 2025
In my 30 years fighting to end homelessness, I have never witnessed a week quite like this. And while we had a victory this week in terms of restoring access to critical funding, it is clear from the now-rescinded OMB memo (M-25-13) that homeless assistance funding continues to be at…
Learn MoreThursday, January 30, 2025
In the last 36 hours, the Alliance has been in touch with dozens of Continuum of Care leaders, recipients of federal Homelessness Assistance Grants, and HUD technical assistance providers about the OMB memo (M-25-13). This memo directed federal agencies to temporarily “pause” all activities related to obligation or disbursement of…
Learn MoreWednesday, January 29, 2025
By Sam Paler-Ponce, Associate Director of City Policy, and Melissa West, Staff Attorney and Equal Justice Works Fellow The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It should not be interpreted as guidance for your specific legal situation. For legal advice tailored…
Learn MoreWednesday, January 29, 2025
The Alliance is committed to keeping our local, state, and national partners informed of the changing circumstances regarding this week’s memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directing all federal agencies to temporarily freeze activities associated with the obligation and disbursement of all grants, loans, and other financial…
Learn MoreTuesday, January 28, 2025
Late yesterday, the White House directed the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to order all federal agencies to temporarily block activities associated with the obligation and disbursement of all grants, loans, and other financial assistance. It does not include Social Security or Medicare benefits, nor does it include “assistance…
Learn MoreFriday, January 24, 2025
Dear System Leaders and Service Providers, As I am sure you all know, this week, the Trump Administration issued dozens of Executive Orders and administrative actions. During these times, it is vitally important that you all have accurate information on how these actions will impact – directly and indirectly –…
Learn MoreThursday, January 9, 2025
Homelessness knows no season. But sleeping outside in winter can be dangerous and even deadly. Help provide lifesaving shelter this winter. Coming in from the cold into a winter shelter is a first step into the larger, local homeless services system and, hopefully, housing stability. With generosity from the community,…
Learn MoreThursday, December 19, 2024
The staff and volunteers of CCH are overwhelmed with gratitude for the enthusiastic support offered this past Giving Tuesday. Over 650 generous people contributed to CCH during this annual celebration of giving. CCH is grateful to longtime supporters Robert Pasin & Muriel Quinn, Marta Delgado & Sam Nandi, and Revolution Brewing…
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CCH grassroots leaders are recognized for their organizing and advocacy over the past year. Coalition members, grassroots leaders, elected officials, and other community partners commemorated CCH’s recent successes at our annual Victory Celebration held on December 5 at Grace Episcopal Church. CCH staff recognized the many partners who were instrumental…
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