We’re far enough into the new Congress to be able to answer most of the remaining questions left open in my November 30 post. The Impact of Congressional Leadership Changes First, let’s look at the overall numbers and leadership. In […]
Category: Housing First
How the Federal Strategic Plan Can Prevent and End Homelessness
The Alliance believes that this plan aligns with the most important work that the federal government needs to do on homelessness in the coming years in order to make substantial progress. The plan also provides a model for work that […]
What Impact Could the Incoming Congress Have on Homelessness?
While some communities are still counting votes, there are enough final results to provide a general idea of what the 118th Congress will look like. This post will give my initial thoughts about how Congress has changed, and what that […]
Serving Those Who Served Our Country: Ending Veteran Homelessness
However, Veterans Day is not always a good one for all of our heroes, especially those experiencing homelessness. How do we honor them? What a Decrease in Veteran Homelessness Means One of the most fundamental ways to ensure that veterans […]
How Housing First Ends Veteran Homelessness
By John Meier, West Central Texas Regional Foundation – SSVF Program Manager At a routine appointment with my local Veteran Administration (VA) Community Based Outpatient Clinic, a nurse asked about my housing situation. When I answered that I was homeless, […]