Blog Category: Unsheltered Homelessness
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In Memoriam: A Reflection on Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day
I met Evie as a Jesuit Volunteer in Seattle while working at the local street paper, Real Change News. When I learned that she’d died, it had…
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New Funding Opens Opportunities to Address Unsheltered Homelessness Crisis
Communities across the country are grappling with the overwhelming growth of unsheltered homelessness, spurred by rising housing…
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How Climate Change Impacts Homelessness
Ending homelessness is deeply connected to climate justice. When natural disasters strike, people with the fewest resources are most likely to be impacted and left without a place to live for the…
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“A Change Is Gonna Come…” Reflections on #NAEH2023
Momentum is building and, with the right leadership, impactful change will come. That is what I took away from the assembly of more than 1100 people in the homeless services field, including…
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Taking an Equitable Approach to Unsheltered Homelessness
Next week, folks from across the country are gathering in Oakland for the Alliance’s national conference to share ideas and solutions on addressing unsheltered homelessness. Here’s some…
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Take a Stand Against the Criminalization of Homelessness
A ruthless effort to criminalize homelessness while attacking best practices like Housing First is gaining traction in state legislatures across…
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Statement on Newly Released Federal Grants to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness
The National Alliance to End Homelessness applauds the release of…
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New Federal Data Shows Continued Increases in Chronic and Unsheltered Homelessness, Reductions for Families, Youth, and Veterans
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released the 2022 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to…
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National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day: A Service Provider in Mourning
December is usually a time for holiday gatherings, last minute gift shopping, and lots of delicious comfort food. In our field, December also…
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Exploring Innovations and Solutions for Unsheltered Homelessness
In March 2023, the Alliance will return to its West Coast conference format for the first time since February 2020. The conference’s focus on unsheltered homelessness makes the destination state…