Policy Focus Areas

The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a credible source for expertise on all aspects of homelessness – including the nature of the problem and, most importantly, the strategies needed to end it. The Alliance forms its expertise by drawing on numerous sources. We analyze data, connect with researchers, and engage with programs at the state and local level in order to identify what works. Click on the tabs in the box to the right to read more about our policy focus areas.

Fact Sheet: What Can We Do About Homelessness?

This document goes over why homelessness is an important issue and what we can do about homelessness as a community. The document goes over the major issues around homelessness, including the number of homeless people in the United States as well as local and national efforts to address homelessness. Read More >

NEWSLETTER


PODCAST VIDEO Q&A

Nan Roman on National Public Radio

"Some Stimulus Money Preventing Homelessness" Homeless programs are about to get a big push in a new direction. They used to focus on providing food and shelter. Now, the economic stimulus package is providing $1.5 billion to prevent people from becoming homeless and to quickly re-house those who do.
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