Last week, as the Alliance was wrapping up its virtual conference on ending homelessness, the federal government responded to the health and economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic with a massive, $1.9 trillion relief bill. The new law, the American […]
This post was written by Dana Teel, Co-Sheltering Collaborative Administrator at My Dog Is My Home. The health and economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in incredible stress on both human and animal safety net programs, subsequently prompting innovation, […]
This is the second installment in blog series dedicated to some of the most encouraging investments in the United States Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 budget. To read the first installment, click here. In 1995, Alliance now-President and CEO Nan Roman […]
This is the fourth installment in a series of posts examining the historic roots of homelessness and African Americans. Prior posts can be found here, here, and here. Both poverty and income strongly correlate with race in the United States. Among all racial groups, Black Americans are […]
As Black History Month comes to a close, it’s important for all homeless service systems, leaders, and providers to remember that Black history and its legacy should be remembered at all points of the year – especially how Black leaders and advocates contribute the mission to end homelessness. This work often comes with challenges related to race and […]