New York City is facing a historic housing and shelter capacity crisis that disproportionally impacts families of color. According to current data, over 32,500 children live in NYC DHS shelters. As shelters stay full, evictions steadily rise, and rent prices increase, housing instability is impacting more and more families. Up to 75% of households living in or near poverty are severely rent burdened, meaning rent takes up 50% or more of household income. We MUST invest in solutions that prevent family homelessness and support families exiting shelter. Please help us urge City leaders to support priorities that would help tens of thousands of children and their families avoid evictions and enable them to exit shelter to find stable housing. https://bit.ly/HSCB25 #Housing #Homelessness #NYC #NYCShelter #HousingVouchers
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Daily we see stories of people about to lose the roof over their heads (yesterday's was one out of Springfield). The Commonwealth needs to pass the Housing Bond Bill and push to increase the minimum wage dramatically to help meet the cost of living in the second most expensive state in the nation. Communities need to overcome the NIMBY attitude towards multi-family housing and cooperative living arrangements that help young adults to make ends meet. Check out this story from Cape Cod Times: Surge in Massachusetts homeless seen in yearly count Chronic homelessness has increased from 1,577 in 2013 to 2,021 last year, with 29,435 homeless individuals living in Massachusetts, according to data. https://lnkd.in/gBsirxdF
Surge in Massachusetts homeless population seen in yearly count
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I joined hundreds of advocates in DC as #SCOTUS heard one of the most important cases on #homelessness in 40 years. It was inspiring to be with so many people who fight so hard for housing justice. And infuriating that we are talking about criminalizing homelessness instead of housing solutions. By 2044, Washington needs over 523,000 units affordable for the state’s lowest earners. That’s 26,100 units annually — and we are not on track. At Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Puget Sound, we are mobilizing resources and improving access to capital so more housing organizations and emerging developers can build. But we need to do more - much more. Despite our region’s abundance of wealth, we often exhibit a scarcity mindset toward #homelessness. Even among advocates, there can be resistance to new ideas. It’s time to support a full spectrum of housing options — more shelters, tiny homes, recovery housing, social housing, public housing and permanent supportive housing. And we must remove barriers and increase funding for developers to build at the scale and pace of the crisis. https://lnkd.in/gzRgQ-YG #grantspass #affordablehousing #housingnothandcuffs #housingendshomelessness #johnsvgrantspass
Supreme Court case penalizes homelessness, doesn't solve it | Op-Ed
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Did you know that seniors are the fastest-growing group experiencing homelessness? As of 2020, one-third of the chronically homeless population is over 55 according to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. While the Coalition provides an array of programs and services that can help, read on to learn more about emergency housing solutions and additional resources available to our elderly neighbors struggling with homelessness. https://lnkd.in/e_tEG7i3
Emergency Housing Guide - Caring.com
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For the third consecutive year, Connecticut has seen an increase in homelessness, with a 13% rise from January 2023 to January 2024. On a single night in January, 3,410 people were reported unhoused across the state. This troubling trend highlights the need for urgent action to address the escalating housing costs and the shortage of affordable housing. Learn more about this growing issue and what can be done to help. https://lnkd.in/eGp829Hp
Homelessness in CT increased for 3rd year in a row, data shows
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A great read, a very accurate picture of the growing problem.
With recent HUD data showing a rise in homelessness, the Alliance's Chief Policy Officer, Steve Berg, explains the long-term housing trends that brought us to this moment: https://lnkd.in/eK9jsS76
Homelessness Systems Are More Efficient – But What’s Driving Homelessness Increases?
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As America’s population ages, the need for housing that meets the unique needs of older adults becomes increasingly critical. Kaitlyn Levinson of Route Fifty investigates how municipalities are addressing the challenge of homelessness among seniors, and solutions to ensure they’re safe and comfortable in times of crisis. https://lnkd.in/e62gUdH4 #RouteFifty #emergencyhousing #seniorcare #publicsafety #housing #SLG #stateandlocalgovernment
Building emergency housing to meet the unique needs of older adults
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Connecticut has seen a 13% rise in homelessness from 2023 to 2024, according to the latest report. Jessica Kubicki from The Housing Collective explains that high rents and strict eligibility requirements are major barriers. David Rich adds that a lack of affordable housing is the core issue. The state needs to address these housing challenges to better support those in need. Read more about this urgent issue and proposed solutions. https://lnkd.in/eseQeD_4
New Count of Homeless Population Shows Significant Increase | CT News Junkie
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Affordable housing plays a crucial role in addressing California's homeless crisis. It's a multifaceted issue that requires comprehensive solutions. Check out this article on California's homeless crisis. #californiahousing #housingcrisis https://lnkd.in/gvUcCVBW
Adding Affordable Housing is ‘Essential’ to Fixing California’s Homelessness Crisis, Study Finds
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Alarming statistics reveal a 12% surge in homelessness in 2023, with 40% living in places not meant for human habitation. As we navigate our day-to-day, let's not forget the pressing issue of homelessness, and not stigmatize it. Every action counts, whether it's supporting local shelters, advocating for affordable housing, or engaging in dialogue to raise awareness. Check out the recent article by the President and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) ⏩ https://lnkd.in/daVW2JC5) #homelessnessawareness #socialjustice #socialimpact
Opinion | Homelessness rose sharply in 2023. Congress must act in 2024.
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According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness - "Housing First" is simply "a homeless assistance approach that prioritizes providing permanent housing to people experiencing homelessness, thus ending their homelessness and serving as a platform from which they can pursue personal goals and improve their quality of life." Despite assertions of severe resource limitations of housing, services, and staffing capacity, the Housing First approach has positively impacted many individuals and families across the United States. The following Planetizen article discusses that "despite recent opinions about (Housing First) being too expensive and inefficient, a report from the Urban Institute asserts that “misconceptions about Housing First ignore decades of evidence of its effectiveness.” Follow this link to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gBs5TWsh #planning #housing #housingfirst #public #homeless #improve #qualityoflife #effective #evidence
Research: Housing First Works
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