A Message of Gratitude from Alliance CEO, Ann Oliva
As 2024 comes to a close and we naturally reflect on the year, I want to express just how much I am grateful for the folks in the homelessness field across the country – especially those of you on the […]
Why Does the HUD Secretary Matter?
As the incoming Administration considers people for its cabinet, I have been thinking a lot about my own experience, and what I think the attributes of a successful leader are for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): […]
Increasingly Unsustainable: Unpartnered Homeless Services Workers Struggle to Make Ends Meet
By Joy Moses The homeless services sector is significantly defined by low pay and high turnover. Recent data analysis by the National Alliance to End Homelessness (the Alliance) illustrated that most employees aren’t able to afford their own housing given […]
Race-ing to Thrive: Homeless Service Workforce Survey Reveals Low Salaries (and Other Challenges) More Greatly Impact People of Color
By Joy Moses Pressures on the homeless services workforce are widespread. The Alliance’s 2023 survey of the field shed further light on employees navigating challenging environments marked by understaffing and high turnover, feelings of being overworked, and personal sacrifices significantly […]
A Message from Ann Oliva on 2024 Election Results
Last week the country elected Donald Trump as our next President. This outcome will change the landscape of our work. We know that his platform, laid out in speeches and in the Project 2025 document, will cause harm to people […]
National Alliance to End Homelessness Statement on Reductions in Veteran Homelessness
This reduction is part of a successful long-term federal strategy that has cut veteran homelessness by 55.6 percent since 2010, representing the greatest success story in the effort to end homelessness in America. Alliance leaders expressed hope that national and […]
When Investments Stall, Efforts to End Veteran Homelessness Plateau
At a time when homelessness is up in so many communities, there is a solution that is proven to work. Veteran homelessness has been cut in half since 2010, thanks to robust Congressional investments and a strong commitment to practices […]
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 […]
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