Amy Magan’s Post

Collaboration. That’s Dove House’s theme for 2024. Here’s why: Last quarter alone, Dove House served 79 women between our two locations in Marion County and Dubois County, with 70% of clients successfully discharged. Of those who were discharged, nearly 20% moved on to our Steps to Success Program, where Dove House provides rent assistance for housing while they continue to receive case management and recovery support from our team. Staying connected is so valuable for long-term success—and that’s exactly what our Doves are doing! The results speak for themselves: financial stability, reunification with children, safe and affordable housing, and genuine self-sufficiency. Community support and partnerships are essential to achieving these incredible outcomes. It’s no wonder our CEO lights up when she talks about Dove House. Tune in to today's episode of Wednesdays with Wendy Noe for a look at what to expect throughout the year. #collaboration #WednesdaysWithWendy #CEO #reunification #financialstability #selfsufficiency #housing

It's time to recognize the challenges facing our community, especially those struggling to support their families. Let's come together to advocate for their needs and give back. By establishing strong foundations for families in need, we can make a significant impact. Remember, they are us, and we are them. As a small business owner, my company has personally experienced the struggle, we haven’t had a contract since January, its disheartening to see so many others facing the same lack of opportunities. Waiting for months to sign contracts, attending event after event, while the odds are stacking up against us to sustain our business, homes, or hire people from the community. Advocating for families, small businesses, and the community is crucial for sustainability. It only takes one genuine opportunity to change lives. Together, let's work towards creating these opportunities and building a sustainable future for all. Let's keep in mind that our worst day could be their best. As a community, let's come together and pay it forward. #community #service #payitforward #together #families #sustainability #housing #foundation #smallbusiness #FranklinCounty #ColumbusOhio

Today marks #NationalHousingDay, a reminder that housing is the bedrock of thriving communities. Housing goes beyond providing shelter; it's about creating spaces where families can flourish. Every home is a step towards stronger communities, benefiting us all.⁠ Housing is a basic human right. Every family deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. Your support matters, and there are impactful ways you can make a difference: Advocate: Speak up! Advocate local government representatives for more affordable housing initiatives. Support Local Projects: Voice your support for neighborhood development projects that prioritize community well-being. Give Back: Consider giving the gift of time or money to housing and shelter organizations in our city. Every contribution counts! When you support organizations like Inn from the Cold, you play a crucial role in bringing an end to heartbreak, instability, and helplessness for families in need. Let's continue working together to build a community where everyone has a place to call home. #CommunitySupport #HomeForAll #HousingForHope

The Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development (CNHED) has just released a groundbreaking study on the impact of TOPA on multifamily housing, shedding light on its effectiveness as a tool for expanding affordable housing and tenant rights in the District. As steadfast advocates for TOPA, this study reaffirms what we have long known – that TOPA is a critical tool for empowering residents to take control of their housing futures and ensure opportunities for them to remain in their neighborhoods. We invite you to read the study and learn about how TOPA has shaped our District and the ways that TOPA can be better supported to be even more effective at creating beneficial outcomes for District residents. Here's the link to the study: https://lnkd.in/g_ptSzwk

Our commitment to family and community support has always been at the core of what we do. Our ins and outs for 2024: 👍 In: Strengthening Families We focus on keeping families together, supporting them to create safe, nurturing environments for their children. 👎 Out: Short-Term Solutions We have learnt that quick fixes don't address the root causes of family separation. 👍 In: Sustainable Community Support We're investing in long-term community development, training volunteers, and partnering with local governments for lasting change. 👎 Out: One-Size-Fits-All Approach Every child, family, and community is unique and deserves a tailored approach. 👍 In: Personalised Care and Support Our programs are designed to meet specific needs, whether it’s reuniting families, finding an alternative family, or providing resources to support families. 👎 Out: Dependency on Institutional Care Moving away from relying on institutional care that isolates children from real-life experiences and community ties. #ChildsiFoundation #FamilyFirst #CommunityCare #InsandOuts #NewYear

When we say we make data-driven investments that are informed by the needs of the community, this is what we mean: Our flagship Neighbor to Neighbor program hires residents as #volunteers who go door-to-door to provide their neighbors with resources and information to help them stay in their homes. It's also a fact-finding mission, where we learn about the issues most concerning to residents. In 2023, we launched Neighbor to Neighbor in #Atlanta. Based on those findings, we've begun investing in programs and partnerships to better support residents with critical housing resources. Check out the report: https://bit.ly/4adh7pb Learn how we're helping: https://bit.ly/3VDDroi

Over the last couple of months, I have been working closely with organizations that provide services to the homeless population. These meetings have included individuals from the local city, grass roots and homeless service providers. We are all sitting at the same table, working together, to try and improve the ways that we are addressing this complex issue. We are looking at how we as a community are responding to various situations involving the homeless. From situations that involve crisis response, encampment sweeps, and communication from concerned citizens. These are challenging meetings because there isn't a quick solution to this issue. One topic that keeps coming up at these meetings is Housing. What are the plans as a community to provide more housing solutions for this issue? We all have different ideas to what this looks like but are all getting at the same thing.

Peel Region had a strong presence at the 2024 AMO conference and I’m pleased to see that our HOME advocacy framework was featured.   Peel’s affordable housing crisis is impacting residents from all walks of life and with a range of needs; from people experiencing chronic homelessness to households spending far too much on housing costs, and one crisis away from precarious housing.  While our staff and community partners have adapted to the changing housing landscape and are delivering programs and supports that are aligned with community need, we need all levels of government to work together to enact policies to help more residents get and keep affordable, stable housing. This includes providing significantly more funding for community (social) and supportive housing. Last year, we launched our HOME advocacy framework; built on extensive research, sector expertise, and achievable goals. Since its launch we have had encouraging discussions with federal, provincial, and municipal governments. We will continue to make the case for HOME and report on its progress. Access our 2024 Housing AMO briefing note: https://bit.ly/4cx42by  

If you were asked which cities are the best in Georgia for families, which areas would you list? According to Norada Real Estate Investments, Alpharetta is one of the best cities in Georgia for families thanks to multiple outdoor areas, an engaging downtown, top-rated schools, a unique range of available homes and a booming economy. The City of Milton provides that small-town feel with a welcoming downtown, outdoor adventures like the Chattahoochee River, fun community events, award-winning schools and a close-knit community. Learn why Alpharetta and Milton are two of the best cities in Georgia for families:

Changing the balance of social program investment, together with the language we use about families struggling against adversity, has the potential to dramatically shift the dial for child safety, family integrity and long term individual and societal outcomes. It’s heartening to see greater investment being channeled to the highly successful Aboriginal Child & Family Centres model in this year’s NSW state budget. Kudos to AbSec and SNAICC - National Voice for our Children for their advocacy in securing this investment. That additional investment is just the start of what will be required to turn the tide for vulnerable families in our communities. In the words of my good colleague, Jessica Cocks, “backing children means backing their parents”. Supporting families means investing in models that provide useful support to reduce risk in ways that don’t channel families unnecessarily to child protection systems. The way we arrange and mobilise resources matters. The level of time, resource and opportunity wastage inherent in the Referral Merry-Go-Round is scandalous. Integrated, one-stop-shop models that wrap bespoke service combinations around families in partnership have a solid and growing evidence base, both here and overseas. They also make sense from an economical perspective, avoiding waste and duplication of overheads and back-office functions. The case for investment in these models is clear. #ChildProtection #FamilyStrengthening #PublicPolicy #EarlyIntervention