Monday, January 17, 2022
Earl J. Edwards, Homeless Policy Researcher and Founder of EverExcel Consulting LLC Reba A. Stevens, Homelessness Policy Advocate in Los Angeles County, California Recently, I published a journal article called, Who are the homeless? Centering Anti-Black Racism and Consequences of Colorblind homeless policies. The article explores how colorblind homeless policies…
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The new year is often a time of reflection. For us at the Alliance, we usually start the year by strategizing about our priorities and goals we would like to reach. To say the least, the past couple of years have been extremely trying due to the pandemic, but each…
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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
The day before Christmas findhomelesspeople.org distributed 300 bags filled with goodies for the un-housed. The bags were decorated by the kids at Western Elementary School and Euclid Ave. Elementary School. Thanks to both principles for allowing the kids to participate and provide the un-housed, if just for a moment a…
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Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, homelessness took on a greater priority in communities across the nation. Driven by the economic impacts of the pandemic, the federal government stepped forward with emergency resources to help keep people who had housing in their homes, and to help those without housing secure a…
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As has been all over the news, legislation to fund some of President Biden’s Build Back Better framework is held up in the Senate, with 49 Democrats apparently in favor and one Democrat (and all 50 Republicans) opposed. The bill that passed the House includes $170 billion for housing –…
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December 21 marks the winter solstice, the time of year when our part of the world gets the least sunlight. It’s the shortest day, and the longest night. Through history and across cultures, the winter solstice has been marked by festivals, celebrations, and observations, with an eye for the warmer…
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The Funders Together Staff takes a look back at 2021 as we move forward in our work for housing justice in 2022.
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A message from Wayne Richard, Director of Organizing As we approach the longest night of the year, the winter solstice on December 21, we turn our hearts and minds to those who must seek refuge in the streets, those who experience homelessness. Homelessness is an experience so severe that some…
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All parents want a safe, stable, loving home for their children. Grassroots leader Elizabeth Maldonado, a mother of four, is no different. Although her journey to housing had been tough, her desire to provide a real home for her children was stronger. Born in Honduras, Elizabeth’s family moved from place…
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