The United States has made significant progress in the fight against homelessness among veterans. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), veteran homelessness has decreased by 46% since 2010. Indeed, three entire states and almost 80 significant localities have […]
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Examining Data: Exploring Unsheltered Family Homelessness
Data is a key asset for highly performing Continuums of Care (CoCs). Properly managed, it can be an indicator of a community’s progress and needs. It also serves as an effective barometer of whether it has the right supply, or […]
New HUD Initiative to Foster Youth to Independence
This post is authored by Kevin Solarte, Senior Program Manager for Federal Technical Assistance at the Corporation for Supportive Housing. Ending homelessness means so much more than just serving the people who are already in the homelessness system. It also […]
Why You Should Advocate During a Congressional Recess
Congress is on its long summer recess, a crucial period for educating them about homelessness. Before they left, they took an important step: Congress passed a budget deal that included raising the existing caps on overall nondefense spending. This means that they can go […]
What’s New in Homelessness Research
This post is authored by Shasche Allen, Program and Policy Intern at the National Alliance to End Homelessness In addition to conducting its own research and analysis, the Alliance’s Homeless Research Institute routinely tracks outside research on homelessness. Periodically, we share information about recently published studies and […]