Friday, November 18, 2022
As we move towards the end of 2022 I am drawn to reflect on the year and our work – specifically our impact on people who continue to be marginalized and disproportionately experience homelessness. Today, I am reflecting on the lives of our transgender friends and neighbors that were lost…
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Connecting people to housing is central to the work to end homelessness. Providers also have a responsibility to connect people experiencing homelessness to mainstream resources. Accessing the income and health care benefits that Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides can be a critical step for individuals who…
Learn MoreThursday, November 17, 2022
In October 2022, Michael Durham, Funders Together Director of Networks, attended “cross-border learners’ exchange” between Canadian and U.S. foundations around youth homelessness prevention and documented his experience in Toronto, summarizing the two-day meeting itself and reflecting on what this means for the movement stateside.
Learn MoreWednesday, November 16, 2022
Homeless service providers shouldn’t have to worry about becoming homeless themselves. Yet, with provider salaries that struggle to keep up with the cost of living, and organizations that struggle to maintain a burnt-out workforce, employee hardship is endemic in the homeless services field. To better understand challenges within the sector,…
Learn MoreTuesday, November 15, 2022
Mayra Fajardo recently graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). She earned a double major in psychology and criminology/law, with a double minor in history and Spanish. Having navigated high school and college as an unaccompanied student, Mayra is passionate about using her skills and experiences to help…
Learn MoreTuesday, November 15, 2022
This post is authored by Samm Williams, a Data and Property Manager at Open Doors CT. Have you ever noticed when an employee randomly stops coming to work, or storms out of the workplace yelling “I quit!,” it is usually the first time leadership will inquire about why the employee…
Learn MoreFriday, November 11, 2022
In early November, Governor Newsom announced he would be rejecting local homelessness plans and would hold funding as a result. Funders Together to End Homelessness and our California Homelessness & Housing Policy Funders Network joined other housing justice organizations and people with lived experience in voicing concern of the Governor’s rejection and…
Learn MoreThursday, November 10, 2022
On November 11 of every year our nation takes a pause to honor our military veterans. As a way of saying “thank you,” many communities hold ceremonies of recognition, or offer veterans a range of free food and drinks from various establishments. They also receive retail discounts and reduced fees…
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During Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2022, November 12-20, we are provided another opportunity as a society to identify resources and share knowledge to end hunger and homelessness. The post Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2022 appeared first on National Coalition for the Homeless.
Learn MoreThursday, November 10, 2022
Each year in the run-up to the holiday season, we pause to commemorate Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. This year’s event takes place November 12–20. This annual event, run by the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness, provides an opportunity to host…
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