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Homelessness Related News

An Update on this Week’s Federal Grant and Loan Pause

Thursday, January 30, 2025

In the last 36 hours, the Alliance has been in touch with dozens of Continuum of Care leaders, recipients of federal Homelessness Assistance Grants, and HUD technical assistance providers about the OMB memo (M-25-13). This memo directed federal agencies to temporarily “pause” all activities related to obligation or disbursement of…

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Know Your Rights: People experiencing homelessness encountering ICE

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

By Sam Paler-Ponce, Associate Director of City Policy,  and Melissa West, Staff Attorney and Equal Justice Works Fellow  The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It should not be interpreted as guidance for your specific legal situation. For legal advice tailored…

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Wednesday Update on Federal Grant and Loan Freeze

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

The Alliance is committed to keeping our local, state, and national partners informed of the changing circumstances regarding this week’s memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directing all federal agencies to temporarily freeze activities associated with the obligation and disbursement of all grants, loans, and other financial…

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Homeless Services Guidance Re: Federal Grant/Loan Pause

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Late yesterday, the White House directed the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to order all federal agencies to temporarily block activities associated with the obligation and disbursement of all grants, loans, and other financial assistance. It does not include Social Security or Medicare benefits, nor does it include “assistance…

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A Letter from Ann Oliva, Alliance CEO, on Recent Executive Orders

Friday, January 24, 2025

Dear System Leaders and Service Providers, As I am sure you all know, this week, the Trump Administration issued dozens of Executive Orders and administrative actions. During these times, it is vitally important that you all have accurate information on how these actions will impact – directly and indirectly –…

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Help our neighbors this winter

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Homelessness knows no season. But sleeping outside in winter can be dangerous and even deadly. Help provide lifesaving shelter this winter. Coming in from the cold into a winter shelter is a first step into the larger, local homeless services system and, hopefully, housing stability. With generosity from the community,…

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CCH is grateful for a record breaking Giving Tuesday

Thursday, December 19, 2024

The staff and volunteers of CCH are overwhelmed with gratitude for the enthusiastic support offered this past Giving Tuesday. Over 650 generous people contributed to CCH during this annual celebration of giving. CCH is grateful to longtime supporters Robert Pasin & Muriel Quinn, Marta Delgado & Sam Nandi, and Revolution Brewing…

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Celebrating our shared victories in 2024

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

CCH grassroots leaders are recognized for their organizing and advocacy over the past year. Coalition members, grassroots leaders, elected officials, and other community partners commemorated CCH’s recent successes at our annual Victory Celebration held on December 5 at Grace Episcopal Church. CCH staff recognized the many partners who were instrumental…

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On Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day: From Mourning to Mission

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

On December 21st each year, communities around the country commemorate National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day to remember our neighbors who lost their lives before they could exit homelessness. The vigils held on this day, coinciding with the longest night of the year, serve as a stark but necessary reminder that…

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