Tuesday, March 15, 2022
“A decent home and a suitable living environment for every American family.” That phrase is from the Fair Housing Act of 1949, enacted as part of the “Fair Deal” promoted by President Harry Truman. It’s the clearest statement of a goal for federal legislation in this area. Seven decades later,…
Learn MoreFriday, March 11, 2022
Dear Mayor Adams: The National Coalition for the Homeless is alarmed by the subway safety plan released by your administration on February 18, 2022, and are concerned that this will only escalate the issues facing those without stable housing in New York City. Our concern is this “plan” was tried…
Learn MoreWednesday, March 9, 2022
Many in the homeless services field know that most minority groups are overrepresented in the homelessness system and generally experience homelessness at higher rates than Whites. Centuries of systemic racism – e.g., government sponsored policies and practices such as Jim Crow, redlining, and racially restrictive covenants, to name a few…
Learn MoreWednesday, March 2, 2022
The displaced populations in most American cities have grown so much that they comprise a neighborhood separate and unique from any geographic based community. These people who fin themselves unhoused travel the city, but depend on each other for safety, survival and family support. Steve Thomas was the older uncle…
Learn MoreTuesday, March 1, 2022
Homeless advocates have seen major breakthroughs during the pandemic, notably a doubling of federal homelessness spending for two years in a row. One reason why Congress has been willing to provide greater assistance is the increased visibility of homelessness during this same period. Encampments have spread to new places. Many…
Learn MoreTuesday, March 1, 2022
This year our local homeless services system will serve more than 11,000 of our neighbors. Read “Home” for an update on how. Learn how neighbors have a place to call for help and what we are doing to move people from homeless to home. More Than Numbers As we release…
Learn MoreMonday, February 28, 2022
Pasadena, CA February 24, 2022 – As part of its Community Recovery Program, MUFG Union Bank has donated $10,000 to support the Changing the Narrative Series produced by Union Station Homeless Services. The Series educates the public about issues around homelessness and provides opportunities for the community to ask questions…
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Congress is in its final push to complete annual spending legislation for Fiscal Year 2022. It’s the perfect time for people who are concerned about homelessness to let Members of Congress know how important the key programs are at HUD. We’re asking you to help by emailing your Representatives and…
Learn MoreWednesday, February 23, 2022
HB4423 would support families living in extreme poverty by increasing the cash assistance families receive each month. This increase would ensure families are able to meet their basic needs including paying rent, purchasing clothing, hygiene products, and maintaining transportation. This legislation would also ensure that when a noncustodial parent pays…
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By Jeff Olivet, Executive Director, U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness Homelessness is not an individual failure. It is a societal failure. When one person—even one—dies on the street, we as a society have failed them. When one family seeking safe housing and a stable school for their children is discriminated…
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