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Moving with urgency and compassion, we can make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in CA. Learn more about how CA is prioritizing shelter and services when addressing homeless encampments on state property https://lnkd.in/gZrJ9GBC

🌟 **Beyond the Stigma: Lessons Learned from the Heart of a Homeless Hub** During my recent visit to a local homeless hub, I was deeply moved by the palpable warmth and organised support extended by the staff to those in need, despite challenging weather conditions. This experience offered profound insights into the resilience of the community and the critical role of empathy in addressing homelessness. The hub is not just a place of refuge; it's a vibrant community where personal stories intersect, creating a tapestry rich with complexity and camaraderie. It's clear that overcoming homelessness requires more than just food and shelter—it needs understanding, advocacy, and systemic change. As professionals committed to social impact, we have the power to influence and advocate for policies that provide meaningful support to the homeless. Whether through volunteering, educating, or policy-making, each action can contribute to a larger solution. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eGDH3ZtB Let's discuss how we can collectively support and empower those facing homelessness in our communities. #SocialImpact #CommunitySupport #HomelessnessAwareness #LeadershipInAction #homelessness

“To make progress toward ending homelessness as we know it, we must close this revolving door and stop homelessness before it starts." ⭐ Did you know? Just this week, the US Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) adopted and released the first-ever federal framework on homelessness prevention. This framework outlines various methods of homelessness prevention, including prevention, diversion, and stabilization - all areas of Family Promise of Greater Wichita programming that seek to end family homelessness here in the our community! 👏👏You can support FPGW's prevention efforts (and have your impact DOUBLED right now!) by investing in these programs here: https://lnkd.in/gf99N-Yj 🧐You can read more about the USICH's framework here: https://lnkd.in/gUQ4f7Mf

The latest homelessness figures show that we have the highest recorded homeless in Ireland, with the number of children homeless with their families at 4,401 children, an 87% increase since the Governments plan Housing For All in 2021. In this Reboot Republic Podcast I talk with Louise Bayliss, Advocacy and Campaigns Coordinator with Focus Ireland.  We discuss the traumatic impact of homelessness on children and families, and what are the solutions: including a re-instating of the ban on no fault evictions and allocating priority  to families homeless in social housing. Homelessness is not evitable, and we must end it. https://lnkd.in/e_Vyw4nt

HOMELESS ENGAGEMENT LIFT PARTNERSHIP When it comes to homelessness, Arizona, Maricopa County, and Phoenix have a serious problem. There are about 29,000 homeless people in Arizona — one in every 227 Arizonans. And an estimated 61% of them are in Maricopa County. In addition, approximately 2,500 people are considered “unsheltered,” living on the streets. Most are single adults, and 79% of them are men. The number of homeless people in families is on the rise throughout Arizona, with many victims of domestic violence. According to DES, 4,346 adults and 4,095 children received help from domestic violence service providers. Isn’t it time we stop to think about what we can do to help reduce the homeless population in our community? With very little time and effort, each and every one of us can significantly improve the lives of the homeless. With a little extra effort, we can HELP reduce the number of Homeless in our community.

Today marks the first day of Homelessness Week 2024.    45% of homelessness for women and children is primarily caused by domestic and family violence. On average, homelessness services across Australia are turning away almost 300 people each day, 80% of whom are women and children.    Homelessness caused by domestic violence is preventable, and we all have the power to make a change.    This Homelessness Week, we’re asking you to join our movement and pledge to stop violence and prevent homelessness for women and children.    No woman should have to choose between escaping violence and having a roof over her head. By signing our pledge, you can help us build safer futures for all. We’re stronger together.     Sign the pledge here: https://lnkd.in/gCDruDTp

Today for Homelessness Week, take a few minutes to watch this wonderful video from Link Wentworth and Women's Community Shelters: https://lnkd.in/gQg9pGPe It shows a snippet of the amazing impact innovative and well thought-out solutions to homelessness, like 'Meanwhile Use' accommodation, can have to help those in need, such as women and children leaving domestic violence. 'Meanwhile Use' refers to making use of properties that are underutilised or in the planning cycle to provide accommodation to those fleeing dangerous situations or needing shelter. It's putting properties that would otherwise just be sitting vacant to excellent use! 🏠 With women over 55 being the fastest growing cohort of people experiencing homelessness in Australia, Beecroft House (shown in this video) is one Meanwhile Use property that has provided much-needed shelter and care to women like Shirley. Andrew McAnulty Annabelle Daniel OAM #HomelessnessWeek2024

The National Alliance to End Homelessness recently released the results of new public opinion poll about how Americans view homelessness. Of the many findings, direct service providers and nonprofit organizations are perceived to be among the most trusted to handle the work that builds solutions for homelessness, but there is a recognition that these organizations don't have enough resources. Given that homelessness in the United States is currently at the highest levels in the history of record keeping by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, organizations like CaringWorks are more critical than ever in implementing proven solutions to end homelessness. Read the summary of the opinion poll at https://rebrand.ly/rqcwyge, and learn how you can be part of the solution to end homelessness by supporting CaringWorks at caringworksinc.org. #endhomelessness #caringworks

Check out this video as it illustrates the various forces that drive people into homelessness and shows the exceptional work Housing Forward and the All Neighbors Coalition (comprised of 150+ organizations/companies) are doing to help our homeless neighbors move to a place they can call home. Since overhauling the homelessness response system in 2021, the All Neighbors Coalition has rehoused more than 10,100 people in Dallas and Collin counties - a 24% reduction in unsheltered homelessness. The strategy is having significant impact! There is more work to do, and each of us can contribute to the effort to make a difference in our community. https://lnkd.in/gpF4qkVg

The Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance reported this week on the one-year anniversary of Governor Kotek declaring a state of emergency due to unsheltered homelessness. Our region received $12.8 million to meet state-set goals for homelessness prevention, emergency shelter and rehousing. Here’s what partners accomplished together: Marion & Polk Homelessness Prevention Goal: Prevent 667 households from becoming homeless between 1/10/23 and 1/10/24 Results: 792 households (119%) or 2,144 people Note: This program was managed by Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency Marion & Polk Emergency Shelter Goal: Add 79 new low-barrier emergency shelter beds between 1/10/23 and 1/10/24 Results: 125 beds (158%) Marion & Polk Rapid Rehousing Goal: rehouse 183 households between 1/10/23 and 1/10/24 Results: 170 households (93%) or 330 people