In light of the unprecedented economic strain caused by COVID-19, combined with a severe and prolonged nationwide affordable housing crisis, the numbers buck predictions that homelessness would skyrocket during the pandemic. The progress for specific populations illustrates that federal resources, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Topline Findings from the U.S. Administration on Community Living’s 2021 Annual Profile of Older Americans
Every year, the Administration on Community Living (ACL) releases its 2021 Profile of Older Americans report, which outlines the demographics of older adults throughout the United States. Among the findings are several insights that can and should inform our understanding […]
Scaling Up Online Tools to End Homelessness
Being able to engage policymakers online has been a small silver lining during the pandemic, whether it’s logging into a public comment session at the City Council or using Zoom to speak with your member of Congress. Online advocacy has […]