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A community call to action for San Diego's homeless crisis. Are YOU in? An opinion piece by our CEO, Donnie Dee, was featured in the Local section of the San Diego Union-Tribune, addressing strategies for building a future without homelessness. 🏙️ San Diego, 8th largest city, has the 4th largest homeless population. 😔 Reasons include drug & mental health crisis, low vacancy rates, and failed policies. 💸 $2 billion spent locally since 2014, yet homelessness worsens. What can we do? The San Diego Rescue Mission's holistic approach is changing lives. With outreach, triage centers, and rehabilitation, we are getting people off the streets permanently. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/49RMd5m Now is the time to rise as a community and take purposeful steps toward a real future in which our homeless crisis is a thing of the past. Together, we can build a better system and provide meaningful solutions for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. The San Diego Union-Tribune

Veteran Housing Corp reminds you that #HOMELESSNESS IS THE RESULT OF DECADES OF THE FAILURE TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL. THE HISTORY AND PRESENT STATE OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX IN AMERICA CAN BE SUMMED UP IN ONE WORD: BROKEN DON'T BE FOOLED BY SLICK PROMOTIONAL POSTS THAT MAKE IT SEEM LIKE YOUR LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS ARE SOLVING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS. WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, THE PUBLIC AND TAXPAYERS MUST ASK: AT WHAT COST TO THE TAXPAYERS AND HOW LONG IS THE AFFORDABILITY PERIOD? EVERY TAXPAYER SHOULD BE ASKING THEIR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. How much local, state, and federal funding, tax credits, density bonus increase, waivers of impact fees, or other government benefit or incentive did the project receive? 2. What is the affordability period for each project and, if the affordability period is not in perpetuity or permanent, WHY NOT? 3. What guarantees exist that tenants in the affordable housing units will not be displaced after an "affordability period expires? Any LOCAL, STATE or FEDERAL official that does not MANDATE "permanent" affordability periods or affordability "IN PERPETUITY" for any project receiving some government benefit is commiting MALFEASANCE and should quit, be removed from office or be terminated. IN MOST CASES WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, the public and taxpayer are being fooled into thinking their elected and appointed officials are solving problems, when in fact, all hey have done is "KICK THE CAN DOWN THE ROAD" to burden a future generation with the same problem or crisis!

I recently had the opportunity to be part of the organizing crew for a sleep-out as part of the Anglicare Ambassadors program, raising awareness and support for homelessness. We spent the night on a rooftop, waking up at 3 AM after a simple dinner of soup and bread. As part of the experience, we ran an interactive game that imitated the struggles homeless people face—scrambling for food and basic resources. It was eye-opening, but it also reinforced a critical point. While these events are powerful for raising awareness, they also serve as a reminder that we need to go further. Awareness is important, but without real, direct action, it falls short of creating the meaningful change that’s desperately needed. Sleeping out on a roof, with just a sleeping bag, may give us a small glimpse into the harsh reality of homelessness, but it’s not enough. We need more sustained, impactful efforts to address the root causes and truly make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. I’ve joined this program to contribute to those efforts and hope to see more initiatives that go beyond awareness—ones that truly impact our communities for the better. #HomelessnessAwareness #DirectImpact #AnglicareAmbassadors #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference #CharityWork #EndHomelessness #SocialChange #ActionForGood

Subject: Urgent Call to Action: Help a Homeless Young Lady Dear Compassionate Community, I come to you today with an urgent plea—a call to our collective humanity. The Circle of Life Inc Transitional Homeless Shelter is on a mission, and we need your support more than ever. Let me share our story: Our Mission: We reach out to the public, businesses, corporations, and foundations to acquire donations that directly impact the lives of those experiencing homelessness. Our immediate goal: $20,000. Every dollar counts. The Young Lady in Need: She’s 25 years old, four months pregnant, and homeless due to domestic violence. Health challenges—ADHD, depression, and Autism—makes her journey even more difficult. What She Needs:                                                        A Job: If you know of any opportunities, please send them our way. Emergency Housing: A house or apartment with at least two bedrooms. Furnishings: Donated items to turn her shelter into a home. The Reality: Yes, there are shelters in the city, but they’re full. The need outweighs the available resources. In Philadelphia alone, over 4,000 people are homeless. It’s a crisis we cannot ignore. Your Call to Action: Pause. Reflect. Imagine yourself in her shoes. Then, consider making a donation. Every contribution matters. How You Can Help: Contact Us: Geraldine Churchwell, Founder & CEO Call leave voicemail or text: 215-954-3799 Email: msgerry@thecircleoflifeinc.org Visit our website: www.thecircleoflifeinc.org Mailing Address for Donations: To drop off donations, please call Yumy Odom at 908-334-1793. Mail checks/money orders to: The Frator Heru Institute 2227 N Broad St, 3rd Fl Phila PA 19132 Donate via PayPal: Visit The Frator Heru Institute. Specify that funds are direct donations for administration/operational expenses for The Circle of Life Inc. Tax-Exempt Donations: Your generosity is IRS tax-exempt under Section 501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Blessings Await: Let’s be the silver lining in her storm. Together, we can rewrite her story. With gratitude, Geraldine Churchwell

💥 Our next Grapevine Speaker's Series is happening on April 4! 💥 It’s estimated that 6 million people experience homelessness in the U.S. each year and one out of every two Americans is one paycheck away from not being able to afford rent. We also know that 82% of Americans believe the U.S. should be doing more to prevent homelessness. So what’s preventing us from addressing this issue in a real and effective way? 💬 This conversation will outline how and why community-based work and advocacy is at the heart of addressing the homelessness crisis. The scope of the problem can feel daunting, but community-centric models like Giving Circles bring reason for hope by prioritizing our shared humanity and desire for collective change. 🎟 Grab your spot to the conversation on April 4 here: https://lnkd.in/eibBwA5u 🎤 Meet the Panelists: 🌟 Kevin F. Adler Award-winning author of When We Walk By: Forgotten Humanity, Broken Systems, and the Role We Can Each Play in Ending Homelessness in America, and founder of Miracle Messages, a nonprofit addressing relational homelessness. 🌟 Kelly Cobb Vice President of Giving at Bombas, an apparel brand that donates a clothing item to those experiencing homelessness for every purchase made.

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, which is a great time for YOU to get involved. You are cordially invited to our Human Trafficking Awareness Webinar on Wednesday, January 10th at 5pm. Come learn from the experts about how you can help bring an end to human trafficking and invite your friends so they can be a part of change too! Our Experts include: Jessica Kim, MSW, Keelin Washington, Lived Experience Expert, Advocate, Public Speaker, Amanda Moon Ellevis, Author, Educator, and more. The truth is that trafficking is a problem that takes the effort of the entire community to heal. We are doing our part by serving survivors and thank you for your continued support in helping us serve some of the most vulnerable residents here in San Diego County. Commemorate Human Trafficking Awareness Day with us and help us heal our community. Hosted by Alabaster Jar Project, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering survivors of trafficking through providing housing, support services, and opportunities for survivor employment. Sign up: https://lnkd.in/dnS6W9ku . . . . . . . #humantraffickingawareness #humantrafficking #survivorleader #survivorleadership #residentialtreatment #survivorstaff #listentosurvivors #sandiego #sandiegocalifornia #healthandhumanserviceproviders #socialservices #giveback #volunteeropportunities #survivortothriver #givebacktothecommunity #genderbasedviolence #genderbasedviolenceawareness #lovethyneighbor #communityevent #communityempowerment #communityservice #volunteerwork

DO YOU KNOW? When things get tough, it's important to take a step back, breathe, and break the problem down into smaller parts. Focus on what you can control and take small, manageable steps towards finding a solution." Now, let's apply this nugget to a societal challenge, like homelessness: "When we see people struggling with homelessness, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the issue. Instead of feeling helpless, we can break it down. We might not be able to solve homelessness for everyone, but we can focus on what we can do, like supporting local shelters, volunteering time or resources, or advocating for policies that provide affordable housing and support services. By taking small steps together, we can make a big difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness." #30daysbrandingchallengewithTonye #brandasacounsellor #counsellorsrock

It's the run up to #WorldHomelessDay, and we’ve been thinking about the experiences of young people who access our emergency youth shelter, the Z House. Our staff and volunteer teams work in a trauma informed way, because the trauma of experiencing homelessness is often preceded by other experiences that create disadvantage for young people. We’re here to address the disadvantages, barriers, and challenges that they face. It’s not just about homelessness – it’s about the whole person. If this approach sits with you, why not find out about volunteering for Z House, and being part of the lasting change that we’re creating with young people as they move beyond homelessness. https://brs.tl/WHD