A Brief Overview of Black History Month During his studies, Carter G. Woodson recognized the dearth of information on Black Americans in the nation’s history. So, he founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (now called […]
Category: Health
The Relationship Between Poverty and Homelessness Among Older Adults
National Poverty Awareness Month is observed annually in January. So, it seems appropriate to follow up on the Topline Findings from the U.S. Administration on Community Living (ACL)’s 2021 Annual Profile of Older Americans blog post by focusing on poverty […]
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 […]
Infectious Disease Preparedness and Support for Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness
According to CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, hospitalizations for all three illnesses are overwhelming healthcare systems, and colder weather and indoor gatherings are likely contributing factors. She also acknowledged flu vaccination rates are down among older adults. In addition, although […]
SOAR is Designed to Increase Access to SSI/SSDI Income Supports
Connecting people to housing is central to the work to end homelessness. Providers also have a responsibility to connect people experiencing homelessness to mainstream resources. Accessing the income and health care benefits that Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/Social Security Disability Insurance […]