In 2013, Virginia convened a state summit on veteran homelessness. The summit launched a year of research and a robust 100-Day Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness in four communities. The Challenge evolved into a statewide effort that made Virginia the […]
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Ending Veteran Homelessness: Promise and Challenge Amid Persistent Racial Disparities
This Veterans Day presents a dichotomy in our efforts to end veteran homelessness. Significant public investment in housing and other services has spurred a dramatic decline in veteran homelessness. But significant racial disparities remain among veterans experiencing homelessness. Since 2010, the […]
Using Flexible Financial Assistance to Serve Domestic Violence Survivors
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it’s important to reflect on how housing and shelter service providers can best promote safety for their clients. It’s clear that shelter ALONE is not enough: housing is critical. Domestic violence emergency shelter programs provide life-saving services: a confidential location where survivors can be safe from harm. And a place where they can heal until they’re able to safely return to their own home or secure new housing. The […]
Housing Is Safety
This post is written by Genese Jones-Torrence, Vice President of Crisis Services at SafeNest: Temporary Assistance for Domestic Crisis. We’ve all heard the saying that “home is where the heart is,” but have we ever thought about what else a home […]
The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018: What Does it Mean for People Experiencing Homelessness?
Congress’s recent passage of the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (OCRA) is a step in the right direction to combat growing opioid use disorder (OUD) across the country. While OCRA won’t be enough to fully solve the epidemic, it […]
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