Monday, January 30, 2023
By Michael Nameche, Director of Development CCH is sad to announce that long-time supporter, advocate, and former Board Member Dem Hopkins passed away this week. Dem will be remembered for the passion and creativity that he brought to fight against homelessness. Photo by Jeff FoyPhoto by Jeff FoyPhoto by Jeff…
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The National Alliance to End Homelessness today expressed its support and congratulations to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, and the 105 communities that have met and exceeded the goals of the House America initiative. To date, more than 100,000 households have…
Learn MoreTuesday, January 24, 2023
More and more, local governments like cities, towns, and counties are finding themselves at the forefront of the homelessness crisis. Who do you call when you need a pothole fixed, or to report a downed tree branch? Local government. Similarly, for a person at risk of or entering homelessness, their…
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By Niya K. Kelly, Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity and Transformation The General Assembly wrapped up its lame-duck session by passing legislation that will help remove barriers for people experiencing and at risk of homelessness, as well as providing additional support and funding. Senate Bill 1720- Supplemental Budget Implementation…
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By creating the Greenlining Fund and intentionally sharing power with community members impacted by redlining in Omaha, Front Porch Investments demonstrates how transformative change can come from authentic relationships and ceding power.
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Long Beach, CA January 22, 2023: Find Homeless People Inc., a California-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, reunited another missing homeless woman with her family. This long-awaited reconnection was made possible by FindHomelessPeople.org’s weekly outreach missions in Los Angeles County and Orange County California. In January of 2023, FindHomelessPeople.org reconnected Angel Walkington,…
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National Poverty Awareness Month is observed annually in January. So, it seems appropriate to follow up on the Topline Findings from the U.S. Administration on Community Living (ACL)’s 2021 Annual Profile of Older Americans blog post by focusing on poverty among older adults and its relationship to homelessness. Poverty, defined…
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Since 1973, Union Station Homeless Services has helped our most vulnerable community members rebuild their lives and end homelessness. This year the organization is celebrating 50 years of working in the community with volunteers, staff, donors, and clients to help house thousands of our neighbors. Union Station started in 1973, by a…
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We’re far enough into the new Congress to be able to answer most of the remaining questions left open in my November 30 post. So let’s talk about how Congress will be different in the coming two years, and how our awareness of those differences can help us get what…
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Members of Funders Together’s California Homelessness & Housing Policy Funders Network sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom stressing the importance of an ongoing, flexible state revenue source in our efforts to end homelessness and housing insecurity and achieve housing justice for all California residents.
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