Monday, January 24, 2022
Continuums of Care (CoCs) across the country have been planning for their annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Counts of people experiencing homelessness. Typically taking place at the end of January, these counts of unsheltered people are required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). However, the Omicron variant is…
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There is grief, everywhere. In a time when COVID brings such a feeling of loss, news reports and social media are full of death. Presumably, these appear because people read them, looking for some solidarity during a pandemic that is causing so much pain. In recent days, three stories among…
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Let’s Talk About Homelessness in the State of the Union By Brian Davis The problem of homelessness was once a prominent part of every Presidential campaign from Nixon, Carter to Reagan each released plans to house every American. It should be understood that Reagan’s plan (the last time the President…
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It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of grassroots leader Leeanna Majors. We send our deepest condolences to Ms. Leeanna’s family and all those who loved her. CCH mourns with you, and celebrates the extraordinary life of this remarkable woman. She devoted her life to advocating…
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Chicagoans should call 3-1-1 if they need weather-related assistance in frigid winter weather, including access to homeless shelters or city warming centers. Six neighborhood warming centers, listed below, are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays whenever temperatures go below 32 degrees. All residents can find safe refuge and relief from extreme cold weather…
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Author(s): Joy Moses, Sharon McDonald Over the last two years, federal pandemic relief dollars were allotted to several government programs, creating the potential to substantially end literal homelessness for the overall population (or at least for some highly vulnerable subpopulations). Two government programs are particularly relevant: Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs),…
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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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