A Way Home America

We wanted to take a second to express our excitement and gratitude to Life in Deep Ellum for allowing us to use their space as a venue for this year’s State of the Movement 🖤🤎 Life in Deep Ellum (LIDE) is a cultural center for artistic, social, economic, and spiritual benefit of Deep Ellum and Urban Dallas. This organization has 4 pillars: 🖼ART Deep Ellum has long been a creative center, with a strong attraction for cultural innovators. It’s home to several important, well-known art galleries and countless art studios. We support this rich tradition through our art pillar and our very own Umbrella Gallery. 🎺Music With its roots in jazz and the blues, Deep Ellum has always been a place where people gather around music and the performing arts. We make it a priority to host innovative performing arts events and promote up-and-coming local musicians. 📈Commerce Entrepreneurship has always existed in Deep Ellum. It’s a big reason for the neighborhood’s current revitalization. We partner with other organizations to help support economic growth. ✊🏾Community Deep Ellum may be eclectic and diverse, but it’s also a neighborhood proud of its deep connections. Mokah Coffee & Tea strategically serves as a place for people to gather and continue building community. Thank you so much LIDE for your partnership, we can’t wait to build power together 💪🏾 Visit the @lifeindeepellum site at www.lifeindeepellum.com #endyouthhomelessness #homeless #homelessyouth #housingisahumanright

There are a ton of reasons you should attend State of the Movement, but here are 3: 🏠Takeaways of approaches & perspectives to addressing marginalized communities, to end youth homelessness 🫱🏾🫲🏿The opportunity to gather together to engage in collaborative work 🗣Serves as a container to hold conversation and accountability (action steps and follow ups) Registration is still Open: State of the Movement 2024 🗓️ October 23-24, Life in Deep Ellum—2803 Taylor St Dallas, Texas 📍 In-Person Convening: A Way Home America There’s still time to join us at State of the Movement 2024, where leaders nationwide will gather to strategize, collaborate, and strengthen our efforts to end and prevent youth homelessness. This FREE in-person convening is your chance to unite with policy makers, advocates, and movement leaders to drive impactful change. Be a part of this transformative gathering where we’ll break down silos, foster unity, and build a future where all young people have a home. Let's move beyond resilience to true transilience. 🚨 Register NOW FREE– Space is limited! 🔗 [www.bit.ly/awhasotm #endyouthhomelessness #homeless #homelessyouth #housingisahumanright

🚨Amanda Seales will be this year’s keynote speaker at SOTM‼️ Registration is still Open: State of the Movement 2024 📢 🗓️ October 23-24, Hosted by A Way Home America 📍 In-Person Convening: Life in Deep Ellum—2803 Taylor St Dallas, Texas There’s still time to join us at State of the Movement 2024, where leaders nationwide will gather to strategize, collaborate, and strengthen our efforts to end and prevent youth homelessness. This FREE in-person convening is your chance to unite with policy makers, advocates, and movement leaders to drive impactful change. And get the chance to hear our esteemed keynote Amanda Seales speak! Amanda Seales is an Artistic Intellectual who uses humor and information to entertain and educate. She seamlessly weaves together the scholarship of a Master’s degree in African American studies from Columbia University and an unwavering dedication to social justice, with her skill sets as a comedian, host, actress, writer, radio personality, visual artist and more, creating an ecosystem of original content under the banner of her independent entity Smart Funny & Black Productions. A 30 year veteran in entertainment, her credits are impressive ranging from HBO, to NBC, 2.3M followers on IG and sold out shows across the nation. However, she cites her greatest accomplishment as creating work that inspires individuals to find the leaders within themselves!   Be a part of this transformative gathering where we’ll break down silos, foster unity, and build a future where all young people have a home. Let's move beyond resilience to true transilience. 🚨 Register NOW FREE– Space is limited! 🔗 [www.bit.ly/awhasotm] #endyouthhomelessness #sotm #homeless #homelessyouth #housingisahumanright

Article Spotlight from National Low Income Housing Coalition  Hurricane Helene’s devastation across the Southeast has left many without power, homes, and access to essential resources. Over 100 lives have been lost, and thousands remain displaced. As communities recover, those already facing housing insecurity are among the hardest hit. With millions still without power and homes severely damaged, the storm highlights the urgent need for equitable disaster recovery, particularly for low-income and unhoused communities. Housing stability is critical to rebuilding resilient communities. Learn how you can support those affected and find federal assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov. Federal assistance applications can be found at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362, or via the FEMA app. Read FEMA’s hurricane preparation advice at: https://lnkd.in/g9UmBrh Link to article: https://lnkd.in/eyrv696Y) #endyouthhomelessness #homeless #homelessyouth #housingisahumanright

📢 Registration is still Open: State of the Movement 2024 📢 🗓️ October 23-24, Life in Deep Ellum—2803 Taylor St Dallas, Texas 📍 In-Person Convening: A Way Home America 🚨 Register NOW FREE– Space is limited! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebZfZAFp #endyouthhomelessness #homelessyouth

Together let’s say hello to Autumn🍂 and GOODBYE to youth homelessness✌🏿 A Way Home America is committed to preventing and ending youth homelessness by transforming systems through public policy. We focus on Black, Indigenous, youth of color, and LGBTQIA+ youth, on a path to housing justice for all. Our work can look very different, but our mission, approach, and core principles keep our work intentional and effective. Some examples of our work are: 🏛Policy recommendations that focus on resourcing and empowering homeless and unsheltered youth 📢Events that convene leaders and those with lived-experience in homelessness and youth systems. Check out our upcoming State of the Movement event in Dallas, Tx on Oct 23-24 at bit.ly/awhasotm 🗺Our New Deal to End Youth Homelessness—a federal policy proposal that offers a roadmap to transform how young people, particularly Black, Brown, Indigenous, and LGBTQ young people, are supported in our society. For more information on what and how we work, visit our website🌐 at AWayHomeAmerica.org #endyouthhomelessness #homeless #homelessyouth #housingisahumanright

We are beyond thrilled to announce that the incredible Amanda Seales will be our keynote speaker at State of the Movement: Transilience—Bridging Beyond Silos!  Amanda Seales is an Artistic Intellectual who uses humor and information to entertain and educate. She seamlessly weaves together the scholarship of a Master’s degree in African American studies from Columbia University and an unwavering dedication to social justice, with her skill sets as a comedian, host, actress, writer, radio personality, visual artist and more, creating an ecosystem of original content under the banner of her independent entity Smart Funny & Black Productions. Ms. Seales cites her greatest accomplishment as creating work that inspires individuals to find the leaders within themselves! Her voice and perspective will bring so much power and inspiration to this year’s convening hosted by A Way Home America. Get ready to break down silos, foster unity, and drive real, impactful change together! *Event Details* Registration is still Open!  October 23-24, 2024 In-Person Convening- Life in Deep Ellum 2803 Taylor St- Dallas, Tx 75226 Join us as we unite with movement leaders, policymakers, and advocates to end and prevent youth homelessness. This FREE event is the space to strategize, collaborate, and make a difference! Register NOW for FREE—space is limited! www.bit.ly/awhasotm Don't miss your chance to be a part of this transformative experience!  #StateOfTheMovement2024 #AmandaSeales #YouthHomelessness #EndYouthHomelessness #Transilience #AWHA

We were excited to attend SAYSO INC  Care Con this weekend, supporting youth ages 14-26 in North Carolina! Proud to represent A Way Home America and advocate for vital legislation like HR 7541 and HR 7908 that aim to empower youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Together, we can create lasting change! #Endyouthhomelessness #sayso

📰Article Recap: Des Moines Delays Camping Ban Ordinance After Advocates Fight Back Advocates in Des Moines, Iowa, are fighting against a proposed camping ban that would penalize people experiencing homelessness for simply existing outdoors. Despite pushback, the city council is moving forward with the ordinance, which could soon become law. This effort reflects a national trend, as cities across the U.S. use criminalization instead of addressing the root causes of homelessness. In 2023, Des Moines saw an 11% rise in homelessness, with over 700 people affected on any given night—yet the city lacks sufficient shelter space. Advocates and local clergy are calling on officials to prioritize housing and dignity over punishment. At A Way Home America, we’re leading the charge to end youth homelessness through The New Deal—a bold policy proposal focused on transformative change, resources, and collaboration. Criminalizing homelessness only deepens the crisis. Our mission is to build systems that ensure everyone has a place to call home, and stories like this underscore the urgent need for action. Let's break the cycle. Together, we can push for sustainable solutions to combat youth homelessness. 🌍 🔗 Learn more about our New Deal to end youth homelessness: [AWayHomeAmerica.info] #EndYouthHomelessness #AWHA #HousingNotHandcuffs #AWHANewDeal

🏛On September 10th, A Way Home America’s Executive Director and Public Policy Director met with Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) to share about AWHA’s work, as well as to discuss the importance of the “Homes for Young Adults Act” that the Congresswoman introduced earlier this year. ✊🏾Our mission is to transform systems through public policy to prevent and end homelessness for Black, Indigenous, youth of color, and LGBTQIA+ youth, on a path to housing justice for all. We are a leader in the youth homelessness movement, uniting with national partners to ensure our systems work for all youth. 🫶🏾We connect with legislators across party lines, to do what’s best for homeless and unsheltered youth. Our role is to provide nonpartisan policy solutions to those with our communities in mind. 🔗To learn more about what we do or to get involved visit AWayHomeAmerica.org #endyouthhomelessness #homeless #homelessyouth #housingisahumanright