This year marked the first time since 2019 that advocates from all over the country convened with their members of Congress in person to bolster the Alliance’s policy priorities. Here are some of those priorities, and what advocates can continue […]
Author: Samantha Wood
The Toll of Being an Employee of Color in the Homeless Services System
It infuriates me that many of these amazing souls never had the opportunity to obtain housing. Why does this keep happening? As a person of color who worked in the homeless response system, I understand too well how racism intersects […]
A Love Letter to Service Providers
February is the month of love. Valentine’s Day is an official opportunity to express appreciation for our loved ones. In truth, we try our best to do that every month. The National Alliance to End Homelessness wants to express our […]
National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day: A Service Provider in Mourning
When I worked as a Rapid Re-Housing case manager and program administrator, I feared December 21. Not only was it the first day of winter and the shortest day of the year, but it was also the day when I […]
Honoring Our Sector on Labor Day
Meanwhile, you are greeted by a Vietnam-era Army veteran who just walked through the door. He is homeless for the first time and does not know what to do. At the same time, your phone is ringing off the hook […]