Homelessness as we know it is at a critical turning point. There are now historic opportunities to shape the future of how the field operates: opportunities born from new strategies, funding, and energy during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as […]
Category: Policy
We Have a Lot to Tell Congress This Month. And They’ll Listen to You.
This will go down as one of the craziest years in history, and it’s only half over. For people who are homeless, and for many others in danger of losing their housing, the next few weeks will be critically important. In fact, […]
Statement on Proposed Changes to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Equal Access Rule
The National Alliance to End Homelessness opposes the Trump Administration’s proposed changes to HUD’s Equal Access Rule, which would eliminate protections to ensure that transgender people experiencing homelessness can access shelter. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising levels of […]
The Time Is Now: COVID-19 Marks a Critical Turning Point for Homeless Advocacy
This is a dangerous time. People who are experiencing homelessness, or who have worked in the field, knew as soon as the news came out: homeless people would be especially susceptible to becoming sick, and to experiencing the virus’s worst […]
How to Effectively Work with Federal, State, and Local Leaders
Regular engagement with elected officials is critical to any community’s efforts to end homelessness. Programs depend on federal, state, and local funding, so it is essential to regularly educate policymakers that investing in ending homelessness is good for their community. […]