Everyone working on behalf of people experiencing homelessness should agree that people in crisis need safety. People experiencing homelessness deserve a safe place to stay that is both welcoming and affirming. They deserve to be accepted as they are and […]
Category: LGBTQ
The Alliance’s Statement on Proposed Changes to HUD’s Equal Access Rule
The National Alliance to End Homelessness is firmly opposed to the Trump Administration’s proposed changes to the Equal Access Rule. In the face of rising homelessness rates in communities all over the country, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban […]
Webinar: HUD’s Equal Access Rule: What it Is, What’s Changed, and What You Need to Know
HUD’s Equal Access Rule, which was expanded in 2016, ensures that HUD’s housing and shelter programs are open to all eligible individuals and families regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. This webinar will help you to better […]
Applications for the FY 2017 Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Are Now Open: Here’s How to Apply
We’re so excited that U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released the much-anticipated Notice of Funding Announcement (NOFA) for the FY 2017 Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP)! The purpose of the YHDP is to promote “comprehensive systems […]
The Alliance applauds new rule to ensure equal access to shelter for transgender people
On October 21, a new regulation went into effect for shelters funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that makes clear all individuals seeking shelter should be welcomed and respected in accordance with their gender identity. This rule codifies […]