Centre for Homelessness Impact’s Post

"Important Work" is a great article that showcases the big impact of something small. Our CoC is here to help make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring but it takes many steps to get there. If you want to help make an impact please follow and share from this page so we can help mold Western PA into a better place! https://lnkd.in/evPF-nUe.

When people are viewed as problems, most of us don’t believe they are worthy of support. Deficit framing is deeply woven into the language around homelessness, even among organizations working to solve it. Learn more about how to change that in our field guide: https://lnkd.in/g847Zbar

In the battle of empowering those that experience homelessness it is easy to become complacent. This is what my tie dyes are about. Blocking complacency Complacency develops when we watch the lack of action of those we think should act. We become complacent when a political party does something or a policy is passed that goes against our best efforts. To guard against this refocus your attention on what you are doing. Look for the signs of complacency. Look for where you search to others to solve problems and find where you can act instead of point.

Why are more than 112,000 households (up 3,000 since making this video) stuck in temporary accommodation in England, and what can we do? Temporary accommodation includes things like hotels and B&Bs, where people are placed while their council tries to find them a home – they can be moved at short notice, families might all be in one room, and there might not be anywhere to prepare food. This is unacceptable. But there is a solution. We need more truly affordable social homes. We need the next UK Government to commit to making ending homelessness a priority. Sign our open letter telling party leaders that winning our votes means a commitment to ending homelessness: https://bit.ly/48xMOJ0

An interesting morning to be giving a keynote at ACOSTE Conference, discussing the scale, costs and consequences of homelessness… Reading the latest figures reporting the extent of homelessness in the country reminds me of a quote I return to far too often. Attributed to epidemiologist Sir Austin Bradford Hill, Hill remarked that ‘Health statistics represent people with the tears wiped off’. So what of our quarterly homelessness statistics? More people are reaching out for support. More households are either currently experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness. More households are in temporary accommodation. More children are in temporary accommodation. The numbers are high, but the costs are staggering. What does it mean for a child’s education whose spent weeks, months or years in a housing crisis? What does it mean for a households emotional and physical wellbeing when the threat of eviction, repossession, or rent arrears looms large? What does it mean for the employer whose workforce live in precarity? Genuinely affordable housing. Meaningful welfare provision. Immediate and sustained investment. Responsive and effective policy. There are solutions to this crisis, and we should expect action. Later today, a Westminster Hall debate will consider a national strategy to end youth homelessness. This debate is timely. But it’s not just our politicians who can take action. Reach out today to find out what you could do and how you could support us achieve our mission. Together, we can end homelessness. #homelessness #temporaryaccommodation #action #housing #solutions #support #youthhomelessness Marie Hamilton Liz Bohler MAPM Katie Robson Ian Rutherford Phil Kerry Lisa Morton Stephanie Smith ✨✨Nina Sawetz Rachel Chesters

National and local leaders are working to mobilize us all to act against inequitable systems that are preventing us from achieving the abundant housing future we know is possible.     An overwhelming 1,000+ organizations and leaders from across the country have filed more than 40 amicus briefs in support of Gloria Johnson and the rights of people experiencing homelessness in the landmark case going before the Supreme Court on April 22.      Among these leaders are our partners at Funders Together to End Homelessness , National Alliance to End Homelessness, and Enterprise Community Partners, who are lighting the way by equipping the field with the solutions communities should continue deploying over the long haul to support people after the Supreme Court hearing.      Now is a critical moment for all of us. We have the chance to use our CaseMaking skills to ensure everyone sees their shared stake in the two futures created in this moment.       📃 Read the brief from Funders Together, NAEH, and Enterprise Community Partners here: https://lnkd.in/gztVPRBY     📄 See the full list of amicus briefs here: https://lnkd.in/dz-kXDyd     📕 Review the CaseMaking playbook we created in partnership with NAEH here: https://lnkd.in/e9Gu6eBj 

DON'T SCROLL. As you slide into 2024 and create plans for your future...have a warm heart and recognize across the globe that 1.6 billion people have inadequate housing. 1.6 BILLION. Let's commit to learning more about our unsheltered. Below find another excerpt from one of the many stories flooding in for the global Unsheltered: Voices from the Street book. Target publish date: Spring 2024. We are confident these true and personal stories will break down the stigma associated with homelessness. By listening, gathering, and sharing their stories, we will educate, raise awareness, and dismantle the misconceptions about the many misunderstood souls living on the street. Here is a teaser from Jack Everly—Germany, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Australia, Oakland, California, and Boston, Massachusetts (USA) "My wife and I were never homeless in the conventional sense, but the truth touched us as if we, in fact, did live on the street. We both recognized that governments cared little for average Joes and Janes and, moreover, both of us always felt like aliens growing up, as if we were on the outside looking in. In addition, many times, we found ourselves in Asia, America, or elsewhere and wondered how we should afford a flight/bus ride out or even the next meal. This understanding gave us the experience to say that one reason why people rove the streets is because house-dwellers need someone to be out there." To learn more about this project, visit our landing page: https://lnkd.in/gfbqYPZM #homeless #homelessness #unsheltered 🔆 Dennis Pitocco Eileen Bild Teresa Velardi Mark Reid, J.D. 🟦 Mark O'Brien Heather Hansen O'Neill 🟦 Jeff Ikler Dr. Jo Anne White David Berenbaum

Forgotten: Rethink how we see homelessness. This article is the first written introduction to the upcoming documentary Forgotten, urging us to do some self introspection when it comes to some vulnerable people. https://lnkd.in/dtF-H2MQ

Understanding the depth of homelessness and domestic violence requires acknowledging the profound impact of intergenerational trauma within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Intergenerational trauma from historical injustices—such as colonization, forced removals, and systemic discrimination—significantly influences current social issues. This trauma often manifests as higher rates of homelessness and domestic violence, creating a cycle that is difficult to break without targeted support. Healing and support must be rooted in acknowledging this historical context and respecting cultural perspectives. There are multiple ways for its effective solutions, such as: • Trauma-Informed Care that recognizes and addresses the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. • Community-Led Initiatives that empower and involve those directly affected in crafting and implementing solutions. • Education and Awareness to deepen understanding and drive meaningful change across all sectors of society. It’s time for governments, community organizations, and all of us to work collaboratively with empathy and respect. True progress comes from recognizing the past to build a better future.

Discover how Neighborhood Resilience Project is transforming communities in Pittsburgh. From trauma-informed care to addressing systemic issues, this faith-based initiative is creating real change and healing where it's needed most. Read more about their development program here: https://lnkd.in/eacV9Sxb #CommunityTransformation