As 2024 comes to a close and we naturally reflect on the year, I want to express just how much I am grateful for the folks in the homelessness field across the country – especially those of you on the […]
Author: Ann Oliva
Why Does the HUD Secretary Matter?
As the incoming Administration considers people for its cabinet, I have been thinking a lot about my own experience, and what I think the attributes of a successful leader are for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): […]
A Message from Ann Oliva on 2024 Election Results
Last week the country elected Donald Trump as our next President. This outcome will change the landscape of our work. We know that his platform, laid out in speeches and in the Project 2025 document, will cause harm to people […]
Focusing on Solutions: The Supreme Court and Housing Justice
This blog post was originally published on the National Housing Conference website. No matter the outcome, local leaders have the power to choose proven approaches to reduce homelessness. The law should ultimately uphold the responsibility of leaders to prioritize effective […]
NAEH, NLIHC, CBPP: Supreme Court Case Highlights Need for Leaders to Address Homelessness with Humane, Proven Strategies
On April 22, the solutions to homelessness will come into full view when the U.S. Supreme Court hears the most important case in decades influencing how communities treat their residents experiencing homelessness. At the heart of the case, Grants Pass, […]