This year, of course, is different. The intensity of the pandemic has been a constant for one thing, for the past 17 months. It’s important that this process be managed in a way that preserves everyone’s mental health. The other […]
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Don’t Let Time Be the Enemy of Equity
In the United States, which has experienced the greatest documented loss of life due to the virus, Latinx, American Indian/Alaskan Natives and African Americans are twice as likely to die from COVID-19 as White/Non-Hispanic persons, according to the U.S. Centers […]
As the Pandemic Began, Troubling Signs About Homelessness Were on the Horizon
Drawing from the 2020 Point-in-Time Count, the report paints a picture of homelessness and homeless services less than two months before the COVID-19 crisis began. At the time, there were already reasons to be concerned about homelessness. Now that pandemic […]
Understanding Economic Impact Payments and the Child Tax Credit
This issue brief provides an overview of two key benefits recently made available to households across the country, including people experiencing homelessness: Economic Impact Payments, and the Child Tax Credit. It provides guidance on how families can access these benefits, […]
How the Next Few Weeks Will Impact Homelessness Spending
This blog post has been updated to include insights from a September 2 Webinar on the current state of Congressional action on affordable housing. What’s Happening in Congress Now? Congress is working on several different spending bills all at once […]