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Homelessness is often misunderstood. It can happen overnight and affects every aspect of young people's lives. Here are some of the impacts of homelessness on children today👇 Guilt and shame: Young people feel a lot of pressure to conform and fit in, and being constantly on the move makes that really hard. School struggles: When dealing with such uncertainty, it can be harder to focus on school. Finding a quiet place to do homework, or even keeping track of their uniform, is a real challenge. Risk of exploitation: Struggling to fit in and make friends can cause young people to become isolated. Criminal groups may exploit this by making young people feel heard and less alone. Learn more about the life-changing impact of homelessness on children in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/efRFkmRt

Imagine going months without hearing your own name spoken. Our approach dealing with homelessness goes beyond the simple act of providing food and nourishment. → It's about recognizing their humanity and  → Offering them the dignity and respect they deserve. The isolation and invisibility that often come with homelessness can be profoundly dehumanising. When we step out to help, It's not just about fulfilling basic needs But it's about making a genuine connection. → The simple act of acknowledging someone's presence,  → Listening to their story, or calling them by their name can make a huge difference. It tells them that they are seen, heard, and valued. → Every smile,  → Every conversation,  → Every act of kindness helps bridge the gap between us,  → Reinforcing that we are all part of the same community. Live Generously  Umberto —---- PS. Follow Umberto Rosi for more stories on generosity, and kindness.

"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.

Yesterday the 100 in 100 initiative was launched in Grand Rapids. “An effort to house 100 individuals who are experiencing homelessness in 100 days with an intentional focus on chronic homelessness.” So encouraging to see this private/public partnership. Homelessness is a community-wide problem, and the entire community needs to be part of the solution. Grand Rapids Chamber City of Grand Rapids Mel Trotter Ministries Degage Ministries DeVos Family Foundation Dwelling Place Frey Foundation Heart of West Michigan United Way - Let's recognize every person has having inherent dignity and value. - Let's be proximate to others who are different than us. - Let's engage others with a posture of humility. - Let's seek first to understand, then to be understood. https://lnkd.in/eedUNWJX

End homelessness in America. We believe ending homelessness in America begins with a sandwich. Our goal, beyond simply providing a PB&J sandwich to those in need, is to acknowledge and recognize the often overlooked homeless individuals and families in our community. When you see those experiencing homeless, one of the questions you may ask yourself is, “What more can I do?” We pray that what begins with a PB&J sandwich grows into much more for those who serve. In small ways, each of us can address homelessness in America. And together, we can end it. Our approach covers three initiatives to fulfill our vision: Educate Advocate Allocate Education represents increasing public awareness. Advocate is increasing support to not only host a PB&J Day, but to seek policy change and expanded community support to develop solutions. Allocate is the giving of our time, talent, and treasure (physical or monetary resources) to support PB&J Days and beyond. To learn more about how you can start a PB&J Day in your area or support us directly in San Antonio, please go to our website, pbandjdays.com. #food #SpreadKindness #pbandjdays #MakeADifference #help #service #homeless #endhomelessness

🏠💚 At HOME, we believe in the power of unity. A system that works together, focusing on the individual needs of each person, is crucial to our mission of sustainably ending homelessness. In 2023, we enhanced our collaborative efforts with community partners through joint education and training sessions. 🤝🏾 📚 We've also implemented a new system that allows for rapid and coordinated responses, ensuring that people in crisis receive the help they need promptly and efficiently. 🚀 🆘 Together, we are making strides towards ending homelessness for good. Want to see the impact of our efforts? Check out our 2023 Annual Report: https://buff.ly/3Vm4B17 📄 👀 #EndHomelessness #CommunityPartnership #AnnualReport2023

Age-appropriate and honest answers are the best way to approach tough topics. Learn how to talk to kids about tough topics like homelessness: https://lnkd.in/epKNXdVC #Resources

WINTER SOLSTICE 12/22 NATIONAL HOMELESS PERSONS’ REMEMBRANCE DAY 12/22 The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere when the sun appears at its most southerly position, directly overhead at the faraway Tropic of Capricorn. LEARN MORE ABOUT - WINTER SOLSTICE https://lnkd.in/gCt7UGV3 On a single night in 2021, more than 326,000 people were experiencing sheltered homelessness in the United States. Six in ten were individuals—that is, people in households with only adults or in households with only children. Four in ten were people in families with children. LEARN MORE ABOUT - NATIONAL HOMELESS PERSONS’ REMEMBRANCE DAY https://lnkd.in/gjCtmzbx Sharon North Business Support Professional (virtual) Sharon.North@NorthProfessionals.com To find out more about North Professionals Services - click the link below https://lnkd.in/dwK-bxyg

How do we make the experience of homelessness short? Until we can tackle the root causes of homelessness, we will continue our vital work to make the experience brief. By supporting people to access housing quickly, we prevent prolonged rough sleeping and its harmful effects. Find out more about this key area of our work which support individuals into stable and safe housing: https://ow.ly/2xPz50SrSzl

We see the reality of this in participants who come to Operation ID and to Life Empowerment. Join us on April 10th to learn how Main Street Ministries is cultivating change through generational impact. https://lnkd.in/g5BqwYuk