Thursday, March 24, 2022
By Arturo Hernandez, Senior Attorney By now, many people are probably aware that recreational cannabis use is legal in Illinois. The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (CRTA) legalized the use of recreational cannabis beginning January 1, 2020. The Act also established new ways for people with cannabis-related records to clear…
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2021 Cincinnati Homelessness Data We’re often asked: “How many people are homeless in Cincinnati? How do you know? The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has charged Strategies to End Homelessness with overseeing our local HMIS. The data we collect is updated daily and we can check progress with our System Performance Dashboard. Read on for a Snapshot…
Learn MoreThursday, March 17, 2022
It is with great relief (and bated breath) that many of us are watching declines in the number of new reported diagnoses, hospitalizations, and deaths due to COVID-19. Many are eager to dispense of the masks in indoor spaces, the checking of vaccinations, and welcoming a return to public spaces….
Learn MoreTuesday, 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…
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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…
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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…
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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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