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Homelessness in US cities and downtowns https://lnkd.in/gHdBX4Ag The perception, the reality, and how to address both
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Stuart's examination of homelessness management strategies—from 'Rabble Management' to 'Recovery Management'—highlights a pivotal shift in how we address urban homelessness. By focusing on rehabilitation rather than displacement, we can foster a more compassionate and effective approach. This raises a crucial question: How can our cities adopt policies that not only manage but also mitigate homelessness through supportive and inclusive strategies? The importance of reimagining our approach to homelessness is clear, but the path forward requires collaboration, innovation, and empathy. #Homelessness #UrbanPolicy #SocialJustice #CommunitySupport #Rehabilitation #InclusiveSociety #EmpathyInAction #PolicyChange #SocialImpact #UrbanDevelopment
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Did you know that many frontline workers attending to the immediate needs of people experiencing homelessness are living in poverty themselves? They face the risk of homelessness while assisting others in exiting homelessness. Investing in attracting and retaining top-tier talent in this sector is crucial for achieving positive outcomes. The disparity in pay between social workers in different sectors, police officers, prison guards, case managers, and other frontline workers in different industries is significant and at times staggering. Many positions in the frontlines of the homelessness response and housing stabilization services make minimum wage or only slightly above minimum wage. Those in homelessness response and housing support services are often grossly underpaid for the demands of their work. This impacts the effectiveness of the homelessness response system. A sentiment is growing that the rise in homelessness is, in part, due to the challenges within the homelessness response system. While the current workforce is dedicated and resilient, attracting and retaining more top-tier talent could lead to even greater achievements in housing stabilization. We need our industry to be a competitive career choice, not just the place to get trained before moving on to a better paying job, or where someone finds a place to work once they have made sufficient income in another career. Watch this video to learn more about the challenges faced by homelessness workers and consider advocating for increased resources for frontline staff: [Link to the video](https://lnkd.in/gQiztZ-K)
Grossly Underpaid Superheros in the Response to Homelessness
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"No Fixed Address", a virtual town hall held in February 2024, provides a sobering overview of the homelessness crisis. It was prepared and facilitated by Waterloo Regional Councillor Rob Deutschmann and included a diverse array of speakers, each contributing unique insights and perspectives on the issue. The summary report on this #WRTownHalls segment is now available online at https://lnkd.in/gM5m-R4X Explore more insights on this escalating crisis & topic from expert guest speakers including: Margaret Capes who focused on educating the unhoused about their legal rights and building trust to combat "relational poverty." Mike Lethby who discussed the need for preventative measures for at-risk individuals, especially youth. Jaime Stief who highlighted the diversity of individuals in encampments and the negative impacts of bylaw enforcement. Chantelle McDonald & Greg Nash who presented on the homelessness crisis in London, Ontario, emphasising the urgency and complexity of the situation. Fiona York who talked about the need for housing solutions that go beyond quantity, addressing specific needs and situations. Drew Hirschpold who shared his raw and very personal journey through the housing system, highlighting systemic inefficiencies and the importance of community and dignity for homeless individuals. Kaite Burkholder Harris who criticized current systems for not being designed for people in crisis, leading to an increase in homelessness. Erin Dej who addressed the criminalization of homelessness and the importance of integrating homeless individuals into our collective notion of community. #Unsheltered #Homelessness #Encampments #WaterlooRegion #London #SarniaLambton #NiagaraFalls #Vancouver #Ottawa #Community
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I have been doing some initial research about the housing sector and a key and recurring challenge in many global cities is the limited access to affordable housing. I have particularly focused on reading more about homelessness, and a few notes on this from my preliminary research: 1. Homelessness is misunderstood and complex. It is often seen as a nuisance and a problem to solve, rather than thinking about homeless people as humans. Recently, I attended a presentation where the presenter wrote in their slides, this is what we are doing to "address homelessness". The language is key here, the correct statement would have been this is what we are doing to "help homeless people." 2. Criminals can be homeless, BUT homeless people aren't criminals. Please watch the video linked to see what I mean in the case of New York. 3. Because 1 and 2 are true, we tend to create solutions that don't work (provide homeless people with temporary beds when they need communities and/or places that they can own) or we use enforcement to evict them (if we provide inadequate solutions, do we expect the person to accept the solution that doesn't meet their needs?) The video below by NY Times is titled "Criminalizing Homelessness Won't Make It Go Away". It showcases the humans on the streets of New York and asks them why they are in their current predicament. Majority of them lost their jobs and couldn't afford to pay rent anymore. The whole video is worth watching but picking out a small part of the transcript at minute 2:01 where Robert says "I had 72 hours to get off the [my landlord's] property, and I became homeless. I don't want to be out here. I don't have anywhere to go" #housing #homelessness https://lnkd.in/dxtStNbP
Criminalizing Homelessness Won't Make It Go Away | NYT Opinion
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Part 2 of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) 2022 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress is now available and finds 1,388,000 people experienced homelessness in sheltered settings, a 14-percent increase over the previous federal fiscal year. Explore more findings from #AHAR: https://lnkd.in/edZwuZqZ
2022 Annual Estimates of Sheltered Homelessness in the United States (AHAR Part 2)
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Prepared for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of the Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress, this report reveals that between 2019 and 2021, several factors contributed to an increase in renters facing severe housing challenges and heightened risk of #Homelessness: • More households entered the rental market, driven by population growth. • The number of renters with very low incomes rose significantly. • Housing assistance did not keep up with the growing number of low-income renters. • Increased competition for affordable units further limited availability for those in need. Addressing these challenges is critical to ensuring #HousingSecurity for all. #AffordableHousing #HousingEquity
Part 2 of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) 2022 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress is now available and finds 1,388,000 people experienced homelessness in sheltered settings, a 14-percent increase over the previous federal fiscal year. Explore more findings from #AHAR: https://lnkd.in/edZwuZqZ
2022 Annual Estimates of Sheltered Homelessness in the United States (AHAR Part 2)
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It's incredibly helpful when communities can learn from others doing good work. Once faced with a ballooning unsheltered population, Houston is now a national beacon of success for eradicating homelessness. Housing first + support services is how we can solve homelessness in San Diego, too. #housingfirst #housingsolveshomelessness #homelessnessissolvable https://lnkd.in/gEnn2m8v
How Houston is successfully reducing homelessness
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🆕 Data shows the number of San Diegans falling into homelessness is outpacing the number of people exiting into housing across the region 👉 “Housing and homelessness are directly tied together, and when rental costs go up, so do the numbers of people experiencing homelessness.” -Regional Task Force on Homelessness CEO Tamera Kohler Did you know? RTFH regularly publishes reports on how many people enter and exit homelessness throughout San Diego County -- a valuable tool for better understanding of the homelessness crisis. Explore an analysis of the most recent 12 months of data (Oct 2022 - Sept 2023) now here: https://lnkd.in/gstnvqac #housingendshomelessness #sandiego #homelessness #homelessnessissolvable
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Homelessness transcends the mere absence of physical shelter; it's a critical human rights issue that demands immediate attention. Astonishingly, the life expectancy of a person experiencing homelessness is curtailed by an average of 25 years compared to those with stable housing. This startling disparity is not only about exposure to harsh conditions but also the acute shortage of affordable housing and healthcare resources that are accessible to the homeless population. Providing affordable housing becomes a matter not just of restoring individuals' independence, but is necessary to granting them a life-renewing opportunity. It is our collective responsibility to push for solutions that not only put a roof over heads but also promote longevity and human dignity. #homelessoutreach #homelessprevention #affordablehousing
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