Did you know LGBTQ+ individuals are twice as likely to face unsheltered homelessness? It's time to understand the unique challenges they face. 🏳️🌈💡 https://lnkd.in/d3S9mqta
Invisible People
Non-profit Organizations
Los Angeles, California 4,546 followers
Changing the story of homelessness
About us
There is a direct correlation between what the general public perceives about homelessness and how it affects policy change. Most people blame homelessness on the person experiencing it instead of the increasing shortage of affordable housing, lack of employment, childhood trauma, lack of a living wage, or the countless reasons that put a person at risk. This lack of understanding creates a dangerous cycle of misperception that leads to the inability to effectively address the root causes of homelessness. We imagine a world where everyone has a place to call home. Each day, we work to fight homelessness by giving it a face while educating individuals about the systemic issues that contribute to its existence. Through storytelling, education, news, and activism, we are changing the narrative on homelessness. This isn’t just talk. Our groundbreaking educational content reaches more than 20 million people every month. Our real and unfiltered stories of homelessness shatter stereotypes, demand attention and deliver a call-to-action that is being answered by governments, major brands, nonprofit organizations, and everyday citizens just like you. However, there is more work to be done on the road ahead. Homelessness is undoubtedly one of our biggest societal issues today and will only continue to grow if we don’t take action now. Invisible People is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about homelessness through innovative storytelling, news, and advocacy. Since our launch in 2008, Invisible People has become a pioneer and trusted resource for inspiring action and raising awareness in support of advocacy, policy change and thoughtful dialogue around poverty in North America and the United Kingdom.
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External link for Invisible People
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2008
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7119 W Sunset Blvd
#618
Los Angeles, California 90046, US
Employees at Invisible People
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Kaitlin Miller
Nonprofit COO | Operations Consultant | Founder of The CANOE Collective
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Mark Horvath
Nonprofit Executive | Marketing Consultant | Digital Storyteller | Keynote Speaker
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Erin Wisneski
Digital Marketing Consultant
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Victoria VanTol
Mental Health Therapist and Freelance Writer
Updates
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Jerry was carrying a blanket under his arm, and the look on his face was that of hopelessness! The moment I saw Jerry I knew he was homeless. https://lnkd.in/dCj_4tK
Jerry was carrying a blanket under his arm, and the look on his face was that of hopelessness!
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San Francisco’s homeless sweeps are being praised as progress, but advocates say they’re causing lasting harm to the city’s most vulnerable residents: https://lnkd.in/gi8vhSUt
San Francisco's Homeless Sweeps: A Crisis In Compassion
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Dallas is facing a critical choice: invest in temporary housing solutions or prioritize permanent options. Discover how short-term fixes can delay progress and what this means for the future of homelessness in the city. 📉🏠 https://lnkd.in/e-_XU5tV
Delayed Solutions: The Cost Of Temporary Housing In Dallas
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She Lost Everything: Tracy’s Story of Survival on Ottawa’s Streets https://lnkd.in/gmB5HH75
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During homeless sweeps, police officers force people living in RVs and other vehicles to vacate their current location, often without providing an alternative place to stay. These sweeps are harmful and traumatic for those experiencing homelessness: https://lnkd.in/eJp_9gN4
Women Scramble to Save Belongings from RV Homeless Sweep
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🚀 NEW POD DROP 🎙️Lived Experience: Truth, Challenges, and Moving Beyond Tokenism https://lnkd.in/gYZa6DVg Lived Experience programs are all the rage in the homelessness sector, but are they really making a difference, or just ticking boxes? In this episode, we sit down with Iain De Jong to have the most honest, unfiltered conversation about the good, the bad, and the ugly of lived experience. We dive deep into the truth behind the tokenism that often plagues these programs, the real challenges of involving people with lived and living experience, and what it takes to truly move beyond superficial efforts. This isn’t just another feel-good chat—this is about fixing what’s broken. We explore best practices for creating programs that actually empower people instead of exploiting their stories. If you’re ready for a conversation that goes beyond tokenism and into real, actionable solutions, stick with us till the end. This is the raw, authentic dialogue that the homelessness sector needs. YouTube Podcast https://bit.ly/4bHgCEu Apple Podcast https://apple.co/4cckQ86 Spotify https://spoti.fi/3XyM98c Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3zbPu39 iHeartRadio https://bit.ly/4cciTZy
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A devastating hurricane can leave thousands homeless, so keep in mind that all the new laws that make it a crime to sleep outside affect everyone. Homeless for a day or for a year, you can be fined or arrested just for not having a place to live. Where will you go after the storm? This Week in Invisible People’s Homelessness News: Week of October 21, 2024. For more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gXEC55nH or sign up for our bi-weekly email: https://lnkd.in/g_6ujGuR
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🚨 Rent hikes are skyrocketing, leaving Section 8 voucher holders vulnerable and struggling to stay afloat. Discover the harsh realities of the housing crisis and why stronger rent control is desperately needed: https://lnkd.in/ei2F3_cu
The Rising Tide Of Illegal Rent Increases
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We’ve seen amazingly good things happen when people who are homeless get the chance to tell their stories. You should see someone’s face when they realize another person actually wants to listen to them. https://lnkd.in/euZ7s9Xv
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