After an intense first three months, Congress is in a two-week recess. When they return, they’ll face an April 28 deadline to keep the government funded and open. Below is a run-down of the items that will or may be […]
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Tips for Engaging Members of Congress in District
During an extended recess, Members of Congress typically host many public events in their districts or states. They use these platforms to update constituents on various policy issues facing Congress, and hear from voters about their communities’ priorities. In order […]
Last call! Congress if finalizing FY17 funding bills. How will homelessness assistance fare?
It looks like the Appropriations Committees have a green light to put together a final omnibus spending bill for FY2017. That means that House and Senate staffers are meeting, probably right now, to iron out differences between their bills and […]
Georgia Emergency Shelters Take on the Shelter Challenge
Emergency shelters play a critical role in efforts to end homelessness. They provide people with a safe place to stay and help them quickly return to housing. The Alliance’s Center for Capacity Building has been focusing on learning about effective […]
Rapid Re-Housing For Youth: Lessons from the Learning Community
Over the last year, there has been a dramatic expansion in the number of rapid re-housing (RRH) programs designed to serve youth. In 2016, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded over $15 million to RRH providers […]