This post is authored by Christine Simiriglia, CEO of Pathways to Housing PA in Philadelphia, PA. There are very few positive words to describe 2020. Far too many people this year have been filled with anxiety, stress, hunger, pain, hopelessness, […]
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New Webinar Series: Researchers Chart Out Election Year Plans to End Homelessness
Americans will soon head to the polls. While much of the nation’s attention focuses on the presidential contest, voters will also be choosing members of Congress and state and local representatives. Many of these elected officials have a role to play in ending homelessness. Advocates and concerned […]
Increases in Individual Homelessness: A Gender Analysis
According to the most recent Point-in-Time data analyzed in The State of Homelessness: 2020 Edition, 2016 began a trend in the number of individual adults experiencing homelessness, rising annually from that point after six consecutive years of decreases. In the […]
Progressive Insurance is Committed to Giving Back
This post is guest authored by Wanda Shippy, Manager of Community Involvement/Corporate Responsibility at Progressive Insurance. As uncertainties around COVID-19 continue to rise, Progressive Insurance has helped many find relief. From the approximately $1 billion in rebates it is providing […]
Protecting People from COVID-19 Requires State and Local Leadership
A new report issued by the National Alliance to End Homelessness examines challenges confronting frontline homeless service providers during the COVID19 pandemic. The report’s findings are based on a survey of nearly 800 homeless service providers, system leaders, funders, and people with lived experience on community needs. Among […]