During Black History Month, the Alliance wanted to highlight the voices of Black leaders in the movement to end homelessness. Here’s why they say we should continue the commitment to racial equity and justice in the collective work to address […]
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Advancing Equity: The Journey of a Black Woman Leader in a Black-Led Organization
Reflecting on my first year as the inaugural Executive Director of the Phoenix Foundation, a Black-led non-profit organization dedicated to serving our Chicago community, I’m deeply entrenched in the complex dynamics of systemic change and the enduring struggle for equity. […]
It’s Time to Contact Congress — Now
This blog post contains a simple but important ask: we need you to weigh in with your members of Congress now to support increased funding for homelessness assistance this year. The FY24 budget will not be adequate to meet the […]
Equity Means Engaging People with Lived Experience
For some time now, the Alliance has been on a journey to becoming an anti-racist organization that fully integrates justice and equity principles and practices into the work to end homelessness. We have been clear about existing racial and ethnic […]
Grateful for Your Advocacy
In my role as Senior Field Organizer, I get to work with passionate advocates across the country who have committed endless time and energy to ending homelessness. Here at the Alliance, we are so grateful to have you as our […]