Homeward Bound invites you and your guests to join us for our free 12th-Annual Welcome Home Luncheon—presented by Biltmore—to inspire, inform and raise funds to end homelessness in Buncombe County. We firmly believe housing is a fundamental human right—one that is essential to foster healing and nurture self-worth and dignity. At this year’s Luncheon, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about our vital work, hear inspiring stories of transformation, and discover how you can contribute to our mission. Reserve you spot today! https://lnkd.in/e9AxEdh2
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Veteran Housing Corp reminds you that #HOMELESSNESS IS THE RESULT OF DECADES OF THE FAILURE TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL. THE HISTORY AND PRESENT STATE OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX IN AMERICA CAN BE SUMMED UP IN ONE WORD: BROKEN DON'T BE FOOLED BY SLICK PROMOTIONAL POSTS THAT MAKE IT SEEM LIKE YOUR LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS ARE SOLVING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS. WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, THE PUBLIC AND TAXPAYERS MUST ASK: AT WHAT COST TO THE TAXPAYERS AND HOW LONG IS THE AFFORDABILITY PERIOD? EVERY TAXPAYER SHOULD BE ASKING THEIR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. How much local, state, and federal funding, tax credits, density bonus increase, waivers of impact fees, or other government benefit or incentive did the project receive? 2. What is the affordability period for each project and, if the affordability period is not in perpetuity or permanent, WHY NOT? 3. What guarantees exist that tenants in the affordable housing units will not be displaced after an "affordability period expires? Any LOCAL, STATE or FEDERAL official that does not MANDATE "permanent" affordability periods or affordability "IN PERPETUITY" for any project receiving some government benefit is commiting MALFEASANCE and should quit, be removed from office or be terminated. IN MOST CASES WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, the public and taxpayer are being fooled into thinking their elected and appointed officials are solving problems, when in fact, all hey have done is "KICK THE CAN DOWN THE ROAD" to burden a future generation with the same problem or crisis!
Today, Funders Together filed an amicus brief with our partners at National Alliance to End Homelessness and Enterprise Community Partners for the Johnson v. Grants Pass case to urge #SCOTUS to protect the lives and rights of our unhoused neighbors across the country. “As institutions that invest and support proven solutions to homelessness and housing instability, philanthropy has a responsibility to also utilize its voice to protect our unhoused neighbors’ rights and lives,” said Amanda Andere, CEO of Funders Together to End Homelessness. “This brief emphasizes our organization’s and member’s unapologetic support for solutions that are rooted in humanity, choice, and the understanding that everyone deserves a safe place to call home." https://lnkd.in/gztVPRBY
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💡🏡 Communities are making progress by working differently. They define success by whether homelessness across their entire geography is being reduced, not whether individual programs are performing well. Local nonprofit and government agency staff work as a team toward the single goal of reducing homelessness. They know — by name and in real time — all those experiencing homelessness. This clear, comprehensive view allows them to see quickly what policies and investments are leading to success and to focus on what works. #HomelessnessIsSolvable Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WD6gSc.
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🧡 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 🧡 When you sign up to give monthly, this offers a significant long-term impact, allowing us to foster a deeper connection to our mission of helping those experiencing homelessness. Learn about the benefits of becoming a monthly donor, and 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝐑𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘! https://bit.ly/4apD4Bp
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Define your purpose and focus on that. Be person centred in what you do. We all have a part to play in our biggest issues for a better community.
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A project set to change lives 🏠 We’re transforming a council building into 50 new apartments for Melburnians experiencing homelessness, in partnership with the Victorian Government, Unison and philanthropic organisations. Make Room will help break the cycle of homelessness through a housing-first approach, with wraparound support from cohealth. As National Homelessness Week comes to a close, explore the project on Melbourne News: https://bit.ly/3WIMljf
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BY CORIE BROWN | Los Angeles Times Earlier this fall, the chief executives of several local foundations gathered at the Southern California Grantmakers offices to discuss expanding their efforts to combat L.A.’s growing homelessness crisis. The featured speakers were Peter Laugharn, president and CEO of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, and Elise Buik, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Los Angeles, both fervent believers that homelessness in L.A. can be, “rare, brief and nonrecurring” — a catchphrase among philanthropists deeply involved in housing issues. The attendees, many of whom had to stand shoulder to shoulder along the walls in the too-small room, stayed for the entire 90-minute meeting. Wealthy L.A. philanthropists loosen grip on donations, shifting money toward social justice. “It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the scale of the housing problem in L.A.,” says Scott Koch, executive director of Reissa Foundation, a $65-million Santa Monica-based family foundation dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable populations. But it “fuels my optimism,” he says, to hear what’s happening on the ground to solve homelessness. Koch sees an “openness” to providing less traditional support, such as construction loan guarantees and direct investments in affordable housing. “The city wasn’t looking at this as an emergency,” said Bass. “We are now.” read the full article on LA Times Together, We Can House Hope: Be a part of the solution. Contribute to our grassroots movement to end homelessness in Los Angeles. Join us! #EndHomelessness #EndHomelessnessNow #LetsEndHomelessness #HomelessnessNoMore #HelpEndHomelessness #NoMoreHomelessness #HousingForAll #EndPoverty #FightHomelessness #HousingJustice #HomelessnessSolutions #LAFoundationsUnite #HousingCrisisDiscussion #PhilanthropyForChange #LAsHomelessnessChallenge #OptimismInAction #InnovativeSupport #CommunityImpact #AffordableHousingInvestment #RisingAgainstHomelessness https://lnkd.in/gRQ7hQ6T https://lnkd.in/gcP3e4Bq
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The housing crisis is real, but so are the solutions. 🏡 At Lets Make A Difference, we're on a mission to make truly affordable housing accessible to all. No more families torn apart by homelessness. No more survivors trapped in abusive situations. No more lives derailed by economic instability. How do we do it? By taking a holistic approach: ✨ Developing quality, low-cost housing projects that provide stability ✨ Partnering with charities to get roofs over the most vulnerable ✨ Advocating for systemic changes that address root causes Every brick laid and policy changed brings us closer to a future without homelessness. A future of hope, empowerment and second chances. Join the housing revolution with us. Because a safe home is just the beginning - it's the foundation to rebuild lives. Like, share, follow - and let's make a real difference together. #AffordableHousing #EndingHomelessness #SocialImpact #HousingCrisis
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This article has heart breaking statistics of families with children who face eviction. Many may think people who can't pay their rent have made poor financial choices - the fact is, that many single family homes in today's economy face critical choices. Should I feed my family OR pay rent late, should I pay for my child to go to the doctor or get behind on rent, Should I pay to get my car fixed so I can go to work or pay rent? At HOPE we help these families. We work hard to raise funds needed to prevent homelessness, to keep families fed, provide services to help with the issues they face at no fault of their own. I encourage you today, be part of the difference. Invest in these services that our Atlanta neighbors need. Do so, by giving to HOPE. HopeAtlanta.org. Please read the article below. https://lnkd.in/g5VAsNMU
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I was on a call this week with a large nonprofit that said even the most compassionate donors and volunteers expressed a growing impatience—they want homeless people gone immediately. As visible homelessness increases, so does the flood of media coverage, intentional propaganda, and misinformation aimed at stoking public fear. This has led to a disturbing shift in public sentiment: the overwhelming desire to simply make homelessness disappear, regardless of the human cost. This is now the most significant driving force behind public attitudes toward homelessness. We have failed to properly educate the public on the realities of homelessness and the humanity of homeless people, and we are now witnessing the consequences of that failure. We continue to believe that we can change minds through statistics and empathy. It's clear we must rethink our approach to public communication. We need to critically examine what we’ve communicated in the past and why it hasn't worked. We must invest in strategies that resonate with today’s culture and effectively reach the hearts and minds of the public.
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My thoughts on recent news of the evacuation of an encampment in Barrie. We are in the midst of a housing and homelessness crisis. As a result, the presence of encampments is on the rise. While I understand many do not want an encampment in their neighbourhood, forcing people to evacuate encampments does not solve the problem. These folks are still homeless, and will need to find a new place to call home. In other words, a new encampment will be established. Encampments are a symptom of a complex issue; to address complex issues, focus needs to be placed on addressing the root causes, not the symptoms. This requires all levels of government to work together with the private and charitable sectors to develop fulsome, integrated strategies that are rooted in compassion and care for those experiencing homelessness. Better is possible, but we need to start working together.
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The misconception that homelessness is a choice overlooks the myriad of unforeseeable circumstances that can lead anyone to this situation.🙌 ⠀ Through education, support, and community action, we aim to foster understanding and provide tangible help to those in need. 🤝💜 ⠀ Join us in our mission to make a meaningful difference. - Learn more about how you can contribute to changing lives and challenging misconceptions. ⤵ 🌐 https://lnkd.in/ey_ipkDm ⠀ #bigdreamsbiggerhearts #endhomelessness #homelessnessawareness #familiesinneed #supportveterans #youthsupport #makeadifference #changethenarrative #communityaction #nonprofitorganization #socialawareness #education #takeaction #bethechange #fightstigma #compassion #volunteerism #giveback #changemakers #philanthropy #communitysupport #breakthecycle #empowerment #hopeandhealing #awareness
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