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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

Through our Crossroads to Justice strategic plan, the Minnesota Interagency Council on Homelessness committed to five bold Results that will drive significant movement towards housing, racial and health justice.   Result 2 states, “Homelessness is prevented whenever possible, and services and supports are provided to ensure no one returns to homelessness.”     Three key Strategies support this Result:  🔑 Improve access to resources for households to sustain their housing.  🔑 Support people in transitions so they do not leave government funded or operated systems into homelessness.   🔑 Use data to target resources more effectively.      Learn more – including how we’re measuring success and holding ourselves accountable – at https://lnkd.in/gMhcuypY #CrossroadsToJustice #housing #Minnesota #homelessness #endhomelessness

It is a devastating reality that more and more low-wage workers in our community are becoming homeless as housing costs outpace their wages. This year's local Point in Time Count, an annual one-day census of homelessness, recorded the highest number since 2016, with 147 individuals experiencing homelessness on the night of the count. Alarmingly, for the first time in local history, most of those experiencing homelessness were outdoors rather than in a shelter. While our partners at The Ramp Church are working to open The Refuge on Memorial, we also need local policy changes to increase the stock of affordable housing. Without strong inclusionary zoning policies or similar actions, our low-wage workers will continue to face evictions and instability as rent prices soar.

Homelessness can be a presenting issue, but there are many root causes. It is not always a choice, and quite often being without a safe place to call home is only the tip of the iceberg. #Homeless #Homelessness #SafeHousing #UnderstandingHomelessness Join us: https://lnkd.in/gsjiMxDh The housing crisis demands our attention and action. #HousingForAll and #EndHomelessness are rallying cries for comprehensive solutions, while #AffordableHousingNow emphasizes the urgency of the situation. We must recognize that #HomeIsAHumanRight and work towards #HousingJustice for all members of our society. As we seek #ShelterSolutions, let's remember that #EveryoneDeservesAHome, regardless of their circumstances. To achieve this, we need to #BuildCommunitiesNotBarriers, fostering inclusive neighborhoods that welcome all. The #HousingFirstApproach has shown promising results in addressing homelessness by prioritizing stable housing as a foundation for addressing other issues. Finally, we must #UnlockHousingPotential by exploring innovative policies, designs, and funding models to create sustainable housing solutions for everyone.

Clearing encampments without adequate notice or providing viable housing alternatives, and even confiscating personal property, are common strategies that fail to solve homelessness. #HomelessnessIsSolvable Learn more in our new policy brief with partners at Initiative on Cities & Cornell Public Health: https://bit.ly/3TikUvM

The housing and homelessness sector, comprised of dedicated workers, community members, and change-makers, has unequivocally stood against Governor Gavin Newsom's orders to clear homeless encampments. This approach neglects health equity, the core issue of homelessness, and fails to provide real, lasting solutions for California’s most vulnerable. We must advocate for compassionate and comprehensive policies that address the root causes of homelessness. It’s time for innovative solutions to ensure everyone has a safe and stable place to sleep at night. Amidst cuts to affordable housing and a significant state budget deficit, such policies only deepen the divide in our communities, highlighting a lack of prioritization for equitable change. Let’s champion health equity and human dignity for all, pushing for strategies that make a difference. Together, we can drive change that uplifts and supports our communities. #Homelessness #HealthEquity #HousingFirst #California #Advocacy #SocialJustice

The reality is that homelessness is rarely a choice but rather the result of a complex set of circumstances. Many individuals facing homelessness are actively seeking stable housing but struggle due to barriers like high costs, lack of affordable housing, and systemic issues. Dive Deeper: https://lnkd.in/gwe-Ng9Q #homelessnessawareness #mythbusting #endhomelessness #allchicago #challengemisconceptions

"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

https://lnkd.in/gGGZBXmj Homelessness can be a presenting issue, but there are many root causes. It is not always a choice, and quite often being without a safe place to call home is only the tip of the iceberg. #Homeless #Homelessness #SafeHousing #UnderstandingHomelessness Join us: https://lnkd.in/gGGZBXmj The housing crisis demands our attention and action. #HousingForAll and #EndHomelessness are rallying cries for comprehensive solutions, while #AffordableHousingNow emphasizes the urgency of the situation. We must recognize that #HomeIsAHumanRight and work towards #HousingJustice for all members of our society. As we seek #ShelterSolutions, let's remember that #EveryoneDeservesAHome, regardless of their circumstances. To achieve this, we need to #BuildCommunitiesNotBarriers, fostering inclusive neighborhoods that welcome all. The #HousingFirstApproach has shown promising results in addressing homelessness by prioritizing stable housing as a foundation for addressing other issues. Finally, we must #UnlockHousingPotential by exploring innovative policies, designs, and funding models to create sustainable housing solutions for everyone.

"Homelessness, already at a record high last year, appears to be worsening among people with jobs, as housing becomes further out of reach for low-wage earners, according to shelter interviews and upticks in evictions and homelessness tallies around the country." Check out this article from The Washington Post on how the lack of #AffordableHousing is causing an uptick in homelessness among people with full-time work: https://lnkd.in/e4vQEgrK