Housing Forward’s Post

Empowering Change: GSM TRUST's New Initiatives to Combat Homelessness! As the temperatures drop and nights grow colder, let's not forget about those who don't have a place to call home. Countless individuals are struggling with homelessness, and it's up to us to make a difference. At GSM Trust, we're dedicated to providing shelter and support to those in need. Your support can help us provide: Warm shelter Blankets Essential supplies Your kindness can bring comfort and safety to those experiencing homelessness, giving them hope and dignity as they rebuild their lives. By lending your support, you can be a beacon of light for those facing difficult times, showing them they are not alone and that better days lie ahead. Join us in our mission to support the shelterless and provide them with the warmth and care they deserve. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of those in need. Visit our site: www.gsmtrust.org Call us: +91 6301986803 Have you read our latest blog post? 👉 https://lnkd.in/g6PxC_B5 We dive deep into the impactful work of GSM TRUST and our newest initiatives designed to address the root causes of homelessness. From emergency shelters to job assistance programs, GSM TRUST is committed to creating lasting change in our community. Our recent blog post highlights the stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed through our services. Discover how GSM TRUST is making a difference and learn how you can get involved to support those in need. Read the full post and join us in our mission to empower and uplift those experiencing homelessness. Together, we can make a tangible difference and foster a more just and equitable society. #HomelessnessAwareness #EndHomelessness #CommunitySupport #GSMTrust #Empowerment #SocialJustice #Volunteer #Donate #MakeADifference #TransformingLives #SupportLocal #HumanRights

September means Back-to-School! As students gear up for the new school year, more than 33,500 children in NYC are currently living in homeless shelters, and another 222,000 are at risk of homelessness due to mounting rental arrears. Homelessness in NYC is a crisis that disproportionately impacts women and children of color, trapping families in cycles of poverty that often stretch across generations. Less than half of the children who enter shelters will graduate from high school, placing them on a path toward continued poverty and homelessness. By keeping children and their families housed, we can help ensure they stay in school and break the cycle of intergenerational homelessness. The Partnership’s Save Homes Campaign offers an upstream solution, combining housing support with crisis services and mental health programs to help families secure stable, long-term housing. As you shop for back-to-school supplies, or reflect on your own memories of new backpacks and shoes, please consider donating! $3,300 is all it takes to keep a family in their home, and every little bit goes a long way towards demonstrating preventative aid as a path towards a better NYC. Donate directly through my personal fundraiser here: https://lnkd.in/eWEnKNrk Learn more about how The Partnership is saving homes — and school — for NYC children here: https://lnkd.in/e5Bns332

In this week’s video on homelessness in the municipality, Max Chauvin, Director of Housing and Homelessness for the Halifax Regional Municipality, addresses another commonly asked question: Who are the people experiencing homelessness in our region? The reality is that the homeless community is incredibly diverse and there are a number of different reasons or circumstances that may cause someone to become unhoused. Some may have experienced a major life-changing event, or even several events, such as: loss of employment; family break up; family violence; onset of mental health issues or other debilitating illnesses; a history of abuse; and involvement in the child welfare system. Others face addiction issues that hinder their ability to take steps to help themselves. And many have been evicted at the end of a fixed-term lease, or have been renovicted, and now can’t find affordable housing. Thank you to all residents who have helped support those in need by donating food, clothing, supplies, money, and their time. For a list of community groups and not-for-profit and charitable organizations in our region supporting those experiencing homelessness, please visit the 211 website at: ns.211.ca (click ‘Find programs and services in your area’, then click ‘Housing/Shelters’). To learn more about what the municipality is doing to address homelessness, visit: https://lnkd.in/eDz-F22a

Nonprofits, where are you? 😕 Today, SCOTUS is hearing a major homelessness case for the first time in decades, featuring arguments over whether people can be punished for sleeping outside if there's no shelter available. The decision will have dramatic implications for many of our organizations and the people we aim to serve. And so far - CRICKETS. 🦗🦗🦗 I donate to and support many nonprofits that work directly with people experiencing homelessness, and I have yet to hear a peep from them. The only email on this subject I saw today was from Mark Horvath at Invisible People, with this powerful plea: "As criminalization spreads, it is crucial we amplify the truth and combat misinformation surrounding homelessness. Independent journalism plays a vital role in serving as the voice for vulnerable homeless individuals and those living in poverty, challenging the narrative that labels them as criminals. Thank you for helping us rewrite the narrative of homelessness and fostering a more compassionate world." More of us should be shouting from the rooftops about this news story, but sadly, we remain shockingly silent. For fear of offending donors? For fear of "getting it wrong"? For fear of - what? As the homeless plaintiffs wrote, this would be “punishing the city’s involuntarily homeless residents for their existence.” I encourage my nonprofit colleagues to stand with Invisible People, to spread the word about their Op-Ed in The New York Times https://lnkd.in/gUNp2yY9, and to educate your constituents on the implications of this case. We can do better, and we must.

September means Back-to-School! As students gear up for the new school year, more than 33,500 children in NYC are currently living in homeless shelters, and another 222,000 are at risk of homelessness due to mounting rental arrears. Homelessness in NYC is a crisis that disproportionately impacts women and children of color, trapping families in cycles of poverty that often stretch across generations. Less than half of the children who enter shelters will graduate from high school, placing them on a path toward continued poverty and homelessness. By keeping children and their families housed, we can help ensure they stay in school and break the cycle of intergenerational homelessness. The Partnership’s Save Homes Campaign offers an upstream solution, combining housing support with crisis services and mental health programs to help families secure stable, long-term housing. As you shop for back-to-school supplies, or reflect on your own memories of new backpacks and shoes, please consider donating. I’m reaching out to this community to help raise $3,300 this year. Why $3,300? It’s the average amount of rental arrears per household in NYC. If you can, please donate to my fundraiser here: https://lnkd.in/emArebd7 Learn more about how The Partnership is saving homes — and school — for NYC children here: https://lnkd.in/e7JQHAA7

The solution to the issue of the unhoused is not to criminalize them.

Watching my nieces and nephew head off to school reminds me how lucky they are with the good fortune of full lunch boxes and new backpacks. With this in mind, I hope you'll consider giving to The Partnership To End Homelessness this Back To School month. As children throughout NYC head back to school this month, more than 33,500 are living in homeless shelters and 222,000 are facing the possibility of homelessness due to rent arrears.  NYC homelessness is primarily a story about women and children of color being trapped in poverty for generations. Less than half of all children who go into shelter graduate high school, putting them on a fast track to repeated poverty and homelessness. Keeping children housed keeps children in school and prevents intergenerational homelessness. The Partnership’s Save Homes Campaign is an upstream intervention model that combines housing and crisis services with mental health and well-being programming to secure families’ homes long term.  ✏ Here’s why and how I’m giving to The Partnership this back-to-school season ❤️ : - Please join with me in raising $3,300 this back-to-school season. Why that amount? $3,300 is the average rental arrears per household in NYC. - Homelessness is a corrugating trauma that traps women and their children in poverty and homelessness for generations.  - Going into a shelter can cause significant disruptions to work and school schedules, and less than half of all children who go into shelter graduate high school - This puts kids on a fast track to the kind of poverty that puts them at risk of homelessness as adults with their own children. If you can, please donate via my fundraiser below and learn more about how The Partnership is saving homes — and school — for NYC children at https://lnkd.in/ewxQWMuv Personal fundraiser: https://lnkd.in/eQKF2Diz

Embrace the Power of Individual Giving: Supporting Families in San Francisco At Compass Family Services, we have the amazing support of community members who donate, as well as, generous benevolent donors from other parts of California and other parts of the USA. Our mission to support families experiencing homelessness and at-risk situations in San Francisco is not just a commitment but a united journey of compassion and hope. Today, I want to spotlight the invaluable role of our individual donors. Your support goes beyond financial contributions. Individual donations creates a ripple effect of change, providing stability and empowerment to those who need it most. On the grassroots level, we continue to build seeds of hope and continuation in our work serving close to 8,000 clients in the past years. Each donation represents a vote of confidence in our work and belief in the resilience of our community. As a San Francisco resident, I am so grateful for our organization that helps our community! Join Our Mission We strive to help each and every donor feel the love for each and every donation we receive. Not only do we receive donations by check, via our website, workplace-matching donations, but we also receive in-kind donations! You may not be aware that we receive items used daily like clothes for men, women, and children of all size. We also receive items like thes: personal hygiene & kitchen. When you donate, we aim for each and every donor to experience gratitude in these ways: Personalized Communication We believe in building meaningful relationships. From personalized thank-you notes to regular updates on how your donation impacts our clients, we aim to keep in touch with you. Transparency and Accountability With impact reporting, donors can trust that their contributions are used efficiently to directly impact the lives of families in need. Appreciation Each and every donor plays a vital role in our success. We make it a priority to recognize and celebrate their contributions through public acknowledgments and special events. Feedback and Engagement We listen to our donors. Their feedback helps us improve and innovate our programs. We also offer opportunities for deeper engagement through opportunities including volunteerism and community board members. Impact Stories We share compelling stories of impact to illustrate how donations are transforming lives. These stories not only inspire our donors but also highlight the tangible outcomes of their support. Together, we are creating a community where every family has a safe place to call home and access to the resources they need to thrive. Thank you to all our individual donors for your unwavering support and belief in our mission. Let’s continue to make a difference, one family at a time. 🏠💙 #NonprofitImpact #CommunitySupport #EndHomelessness #SanFrancisco #Gratitude Compass Family Services Please consider a donation or volunteer: https://lnkd.in/gfKZ4AkM

Partnerships are essential to addressing complex social issues. A recent study of nonprofit Tipping Point’s efforts to reduce homelessness in San Franciso illustrates how complicated cross-sector collaboration can be. This article from The Chronicle of Philanthropy provides key lessons from the study for other nonprofits to successfully partner with government organizations to address issues in their communities. https://lnkd.in/egmGn37Q

Clare Chesworth has written this blog on tackling homelessness, highlighting the need for strong leaders in homelessness charities.   With the challenges that homelessness charities are facing, emotional intelligence, resilience, and focus are crucial to leading these teams.   Let’s support and celebrate the leaders working tirelessly on these challenging issues. 👏🌟 #LeadershipInAction #EndHomelessness