No charges filed. Such was the verdict in the case of Charley Leundeu Keunang, a Black Cameroonian emigrant who lived in LA’s Skid Row until being shot to death by three police officers in March 2015. The same decision was reached […]
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How Three Providers Are Conducting Voter Engagement Efforts
The National Alliance to End Homelessness recently connected with partners across the country to learn more about their voting efforts. From responding to the call to action for voter engagement efforts at the Alliance’s Nationwide Townhall, to addressing racial injustice […]
Getting the Most Vulnerable Housed During COVID-19: Opportunities Through Mainstream Vouchers
People experiencing homelessness are uniquely at severe risk for contracting COVID-19, given the prevalence of risk factors in homeless populations. First, they have higher rates of chronic health care needs with limited access to health care. Second, people experiencing homelessness […]
People Experiencing Homelessness Have a Right to Vote: The Time to Register Is Now
Communities across the country are ramping up their efforts to ensure that people are registered to vote for the upcoming election. It is critical to ensure that people experiencing homelessness are registered to vote, and are able to exercise this […]
Ending Homelessness One Step at a Time
Gordon Wayne wants to see homelessness ended during his lifetime, and is doing what it takes to make that dream a reality. Gordon is a 19-year-old sophomore now entering his second week at Boston College. Just a year ago, though, Gordon found himself living in […]