Monday, February 6, 2023
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The National Alliance to End Homelessness applauds the release of $315 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help communities address the crises of unsheltered and rural homelessness. The grants were awarded last week to 46 cities and localities in 30 states. The…
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“It will take action”… to repair relations between the police and the community. Our client, a young single mother experiencing housing instability was at work providing for her family when her interactions with the Chicago police occurred. This incident took place during a period of civil unrest in our city…
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This blog post is difficult to write. We are at the beginning of Black History Month, yet so many of us are in an unnervingly familiar and traumatic space regarding the killing of yet another Black man, Tyre Nichols, at the hands of law enforcement. At the Alliance, racial equity…
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In our 50th Anniversary year, Union Station Homeless Services is pleased to partner with Dayspring Pens to offer special tokens to some of the amazing people who have been a part of celebrating our 50 years of working in the community and housing thousands of our neighbors. Since adopting the…
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The population of older adults experiencing homelessness (ages 55 and over) is growing and vulnerable. Increased demands on homeless service systems demonstrate a need to measure how well these systems are serving older adults and how older adults are exiting into housing. The Alliance’s latest report, Connecting Older Adults to…
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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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