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It is day 5 of #HungerAndHomelessnessWeek. Did you know that for unhoused individuals, it is much less expensive to get them into supportive permanent housing than it is to care for them on the streets? Housing is a solution to homelessness, however, we simply do not have enough of it. Learn more about how housing solutions are connected across the Bay Area in Just A Moment Episode 4 with South San Francisco City Council Member James C. and UWBA Director of Housing Justice, Karen Nemsick. Visit https://okt.to/fnspyk to view the full episode. #TheWorkUWBA #AffordableHousing #HHWeek

Nevada officials will embark next month on a key step toward constructing a massive campus that will provide transitional housing and other supportive services to the growing number of Southern Nevadans experiencing homelessness. Here are the details: https://lnkd.in/g3dBtHz2

Kelly Young and Mandy Chapman Semple have done something utterly amazing in Houston. 63% reduction in homelessness is just astounding! Finally, an organization that gets it! "Housing First" is such a no-brainer that it's baffling that some organizations haven't caught on yet. The idea is simple: get the unhoused into their own apartments, subsidize their rent, and provide the necessary services to stabilize their lives. It's not exactly rocket science, right? Instead of trying to "fix" people first or just adding more shelter beds, ensure they have a roof over their heads and some stability in their lives. Then, they can look at what may have led to the situation to begin with and begin the process of healing/change. This aligns perfectly with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs—basic needs must be met before anything else. It's almost like stable housing is crucial for personal development—who would've thought? Bravo, Ms. Young, Ms. Champan, and all the people at The Way Home organization for making such an enormous impact. 👏 https://lnkd.in/gUai9tiZ

Housing First is not housing only. The second of the five core principles of the Housing First approach to ending homelessness is choice. #housingfirst #endhomelessness #choice #supportservices #access

JAILING PEOPLE FOR HAVING NO PLACE TO GO IS CRUEL AND COUNTERPRODUCTIVE. SCOTUS's Johnson v. Grants Pass ruling to allow laws targeting homelessness with criminal penalties elevates the need for DESC’s long-term solutions, Housing First and Permanent Supportive Housing. The perspectives we shared in an April post drew on our long experience and evidence to show that people will accept something better for themselves if it meets their needs. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/gfY4bevS #JohnsonVGrantsPass

https://lnkd.in/eZM8dCeS In this recent article, CUCS experts explain how street outreach builds trust with clients, and how that trusting relationship is key to making a difference. CUCS leads the way, connecting New Yorkers with lived experience of homelessness to permanent supportive housing. Yet, systemic barriers and past traumas can make the work challenging. Read the full article to learn how CUCS overcomes these barriers and supports clients on their journey out of homelessness. #supportivehousing #streetoutreach #cucsnyc #homelessnyc https://lnkd.in/eZM8dCeS

Powerful message about our current approach to homelessness and the paradigm shift we must consider to truly make substantial changes. We currently place unrealistic barriers on our homeless population in our attempt to assist them. The Department of Veterans Affairs believes in the "Housing First Model" which recognizes the path to dealing with life's challenges is considerably easier when you start with shelter. The same theory Maslow coined in 1943 is still relevant today #hierarcyofneeds #housingfirst

100K views, 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆. I loved this video posted on our local Nextdoor community. Homelessness is a hot button item for many communities and we can solve it using data and reasoning. Justine Underhill, a city council member in VA, has pulled together amazing facts, highlighted the real issues, and debunked myths. It is data-driven, you can't argue this. Please forward this to your network and community. This is not a NIMBY¹ problem, this affects all of us. I want it to get 100K views, perhaps LinkedIn algos can help ;) [Copy of the post] Finally, we have an answer to the ROOT CAUSE of homelessness in Boulder and across the country. It is NOT drug use, mental illness, welfare, weather or poverty. We now have definitive proof that is is primarily driven by the lack of AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Go to 7:33. Please, only AFTER you have watched and understand the entire video, post your comment. Hopefully, with a better understanding, we are better prepared to have productive debates on the policy implications not only for Boulder but the entire country. https://lnkd.in/gxGrJ8R7 ¹NIMBY = Not In My Back Yard

It’s been a busy year for housing reform in Arizona. 🏘️✨ But as the rate of evictions and homelessness persist, the enforcement of new housing bills will be key to their efficacy. ⚖️🔑 
#AffordableHousing #ZoningReform #ArizonaPolicy 
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🏠 What’s the solution to homelessness? Housing. Rapid Rehousing provides temporary rental assistance and supportive services to help people quickly obtain housing, increase self-sufficiency, and maintain stability. It’s offered without preconditions like employment, income, or criminal record, with resources tailored to meet each client's needs. #lifemoves #lifemovesorg #rapidrehousing #housing