Examining Latino Homelessness
Homelessness among Latinos is on the rise across the country. Historically, Latinos experienced a lower rate of homelessness compared to other marginalized groups. However, there was a 59% increase in homelessness among Latino and Hispanic people experiencing homelessness from 2015-2023, […]
Chronicity is Driving Increases in Overall Homelessness
A new analysis by the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ Homelessness Research Institute shows that overall increases in homelessness in the United States are driven by a sharp rise in chronic homelessness. People experiencing chronic homelessness are those with long-term […]
CFL Knowledge Check: The Game
Get ready for an engaging experience where your knowledge and quick thinking will be put to the test with the Knowledge Check game, created by the Alliance’s Center for Learning. Whether you’re looking to hone your skills or refresh your […]
How Homeless Services Providers Can Prepare for Election Day
Early voting and Election Day are both rapidly approaching. Ensuring that the voices of people experiencing homelessness are heard at the ballot box is important now more than ever. Here are some steps for homeless services providers to keep in […]
National Preparedness Month – 20 Years Later
September marks 20 years that National Preparedness Month has been observed in the United States. But just two decades ago, the disaster recovery landscape was very different, and the country has been impacted by several natural disasters since: Hurricane Katrina, […]
Roundtable Series – Stronger Together: A Roadmap to An Effective Homeless System
A pandemic, natural disasters, lack of funding, low wages that fuel staff turnover, and the disappearance of truly affordable housing continue to impact homeless response systems. In many communities, these realities have led to increased homelessness, especially unsheltered homelessness. Now […]
Nationwide, More Children Live in the State of Homelessness than in Most American States
Per data from the National Center for Homeless Education, the number of children experiencing homelessness during the 2021-2022 school year nationwide was greater than the total number of children in 28 states. Nearly 1.2 million children were either literally homeless […]
HUD CoCBuilds NOFO: A Timely Solution to America’s Homelessness Crisis
The Supreme Court ruling has compelled cities nationwide to reconsider their approaches to homelessness. While some cities have rushed to implement new policies — sometimes to the further detriment of unhoused individuals — this ruling has also fueled advocacy efforts […]
The SYSTEM Series
The SYSTEM (Strengthening Your System to Energize Momentum) Series is designed to help communities more effectively end homelessness by providing tools to help communities: Identify areas where they can make the most meaningful improvements to their systems; Continuously execute on […]
States Most Impacted by the Climate Crisis Lack Sufficient Shelter and Housing for the Most Vulnerable
A new analysis by the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ Homelessness Research Institute indicates that none of the states most impacted by the climate crisis have sufficient resources to keep everyone safe. The Alliance analyzed seasonal bed capacity in states […]
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