⏰Wake Up Call⏰ Today, the US faces a critical juncture. Secretary Fudge just announced that we saw an unprecedented 12% rise in homelessness this past year. With homelessness affecting over 650,000 lives, the need for action has never been more urgent. Soaring rents and diminished pandemic assistance have pushed housing out of reach for countless Americans. Veterans, families, and those historically marginalized are bearing the brunt of this crisis. It's not just about statistics, it's about real people and real struggles. The climb in first-time homelessness underlines our dire need for change. We must not only reverse this trend, but we need to fortify our communities against the shocks of tomorrow. There is a possible future where housing is abundant. Affordability doesn’t need to be a rarity, it can be our reality. We need to collectively take bold and immediate action to increase our housing supply. We need to amplify our current efforts, build on our past successes and learn from our setbacks. Today’s news should be a call to action. We need to invest in sustainable, affordable housing solutions - not tomorrow, not next year, but now. Brick by brick, hope by hope – we can build a world where all of our neighbors have a home. It just can’t wait.
