Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco’s Post

Impressed with @Spencer Cox’s strong stance on Utah’s evolving policy on homelessness. Outcomes matter. The Governor’s challenge is for nonprofits working in the space to be accountable for the millions of dollars spent on ongoing homeless services. Organizations must demonstrate how the everyday outputs (nights housed, meals served, medical services offered) directly result in life changing outcomes. The people served by our organizations in 2024 should be on a positive trajectory. It is not okay to create perpetual dependence on government funding. Nonprofits that focus on homelessness, substance abuse, criminal recidivism, etc have to be be held to a higher standard for the time, services, and dollars spent. Are we changing lives? Are we truly empowering our fellow humans with the tools, resources and healthy behaviors they must have in order to thrive? Prove it with data. I’m proud to work for a nonprofit that does exactly this - values and exemplifies accountability and self-sufficiency. We steward funds responsibly by targetting outcomes. We save lives by changing behaviors. The Other Side Academy & The Other Side Village. I believe our fellow service providers can do the same. Do the research to demonstrate how your outputs drive life changing outcomes. Together we can do better, reach more people in need, steward funds responsibly, and make long lasting impacts!!

At TheCaseMade, we are big on practicing what we preach. This week, it's Dr. Tiffany Manuel's turn, in this great op-ed in her local paper. If you want the public to think differently about ending homelessness, you have to talk differently about ending homelessness. #reimaginehowjusticewins #thecasemade

SecondGrace.LA - Organizing Angelenos to End Homelessness In the battle against homelessness in Los Angeles, there are countless unsung heroes. These are the volunteers, the community organizations, the faith groups, and the everyday citizens who have rolled up their sleeves and said, "Not in our city." These grassroots warriors are on the frontlines every day, providing food, shelter, support, and most importantly, hope to our unhoused neighbors. But as the homelessness crisis has grown, so too has the realization that these scattered efforts, however heroic, are not enough. To truly make a dent in this issue, we need coordination. We need collaboration. We need a network that can harness the collective power of all these individual efforts and turn it into a force for systemic change. Enter SecondGrace.LA #EndHomelessness #HousingForAll #CompassionInAction #CommunitySupport #HomesNotStreets #HopeForHomeless #TogetherWeCan #SafeShelter #BuildCommunities #EndPovertyNow #HomesForEveryone #SupportTheHomeless #CommunityCare #TogetherForChange #CompassionateCommunity #ShelterForAll #EndingInsecurity #HopeAndHomes #FightForHousing #CommunityOverCrisis https://lnkd.in/ghct_KDe

SecondGrace.LA - Organizing Angelenos to End Homelessness In the battle against homelessness in Los Angeles, there are countless unsung heroes. These are the volunteers, the community organizations, the faith groups, and the everyday citizens who have rolled up their sleeves and said, "Not in our city." These grassroots warriors are on the frontlines every day, providing food, shelter, support, and most importantly, hope to our unhoused neighbors. But as the homelessness crisis has grown, so too has the realization that these scattered efforts, however heroic, are not enough. To truly make a dent in this issue, we need coordination. We need collaboration. We need a network that can harness the collective power of all these individual efforts and turn it into a force for systemic change. Enter SecondGrace.LA #EndHomelessness #HousingForAll #CompassionInAction #CommunitySupport #HomesNotStreets #HopeForHomeless #TogetherWeCan #SafeShelter #BuildCommunities #EndPovertyNow #HomesForEveryone #SupportTheHomeless #CommunityCare #TogetherForChange #CompassionateCommunity #ShelterForAll #EndingInsecurity #HopeAndHomes #FightForHousing #CommunityOverCrisis https://lnkd.in/gtzMKUNg

Utah Governor Spencer Cox delivered a strong policy address on homelessness at the Solutions Utah conference saying “We need to be able to answer the taxpayers of the state of Utah and let them know if what we’re doing is actually working. Because if it’s not actually working, then we should stop doing it." He added, "Either make sure what you’re doing is working, or figure out something else to do really quickly, and then we’ll support you,” he said. “We’re going to have to hold each other accountable, because we can’t keep throwing money at something and not be able to deliver any results.” Statistics show that the state has spent nearly $1.5 billion on homelessness since 2016. This does not include the millions that individual cities have allocated. At The Other Side Village, we believe that accountability is the cornerstone of a thriving community. It fosters trust, strengthens relationships, and propels us towards our collective goals. Our Village thrives on the principles of responsibility and transparency. This culture of accountability not only builds integrity but also drives meaningful progress. Together, we're creating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. Let's continue to lead by example, holding ourselves and each other accountable as we work towards a brighter future for all. #Community #Accountability #Leadership #TheOtherSideVillage #Transformation #Trust #Integrity

Solutions for Change is turning the tide on homelessness, with 76% of participants breaking the cycle for good. Discover how they empower people to reclaim their lives through community support, personal accountability, and life skills training:

Addressing Homelessness: Bowling Alley Behind the Scenes Join us as we explore a bowling alley facing challenges with homelessness. Discover the reality of encampments forming nearby and the community's response on this impactful day. Learn what can be done to create solutions. #HomelessnessAwareness #CommunitySupport #BowlingAlley #SocialIssues #HelpingHomeless #EncampmentSolutions #LocalNews #OutreachPrograms #UrbanChallenges #CompassionInAction

Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and experience firsthand the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness in our community? Join me at the CEO Sleepout and help make a positive impact. #EndHomelessness #LeadershipWithCompassion 👉 ceosleepout.co.uk

Homelessness is a widespread and complex issue in Chicago and other American cities, with no quick answers or simple solutions. WTTW/Chicago PBS- FIRSTHAND: Homeless follows five Chicagoans experiencing and addressing homelessness, revealing the many faces of #homelessness in Chicago – both visible and hidden – pulling back the curtain on its varied and complicated causes, focusing on the firsthand perspectives of people facing critical issues in #Chicago.   Understanding and considering the lived experiences of people experiencing homelessness is crucial. These experiences can provide insights into improving homelessness systems and developing more #equitable programs, shaping the narrative around this complex issue.   Visit wttw.com/firsthand to explore the project.

#metropolitanministries completely wowed me in their volunteer orientation. I can’t wait to work with them. Did you know… they not only help those without food but those without a home? They: - serve 75k meals a month in Tampa, over 4 million meals last year!! - help families and single women with housing on campus (almost 100K last year)!! - conduct a free culinary program to all of Tampa for immediate employment. - have a k-5 school on campus, with trauma-trained teachers—the first organization in the U.S. to offer. They’ve been open since 1972. 95% of their attendees don’t return to homelessness. Incredible. It’s amazing the things we hear versus what we actually learn when we venture for ourselves. For the longest time I similarly thought Habitat for Humanity simply gave free homes to those in need. If you can #volunteer, I would highly encourage you to do so. Just a few hours a week goes a long way. There are organizations around you making a huge impact in your community. #metromin #foodinsecure #fighthunger #fighthomelessness #faithbased