Metropolitan Ministries’ Post

This is an excellent article by two leading advocates for affordable housing and eradicating homelessness. One key takeaway comes from this quote: "While people enduring homelessness often face serious challenges—joblessness, health problems, domestic abuse, racial discrimination—placing them rapidly into a permanent home with supportive services is the most effective way of keeping them permanently off the streets. A 2021 study showed that prioritizing housing with services decreased homelessness by 88 percent. It's also a good investment. An independent CDC panel found that for every dollar invested in such housing, taxpayers realize $1.44 in savings." - We all win if we do the right thing. The recent Supreme Court decision criminalizing homelessness does the opposite.

In our efforts to address homelessness, it's crucial to understand who is affected. Individuals sleeping rough are found not just on streets but also in places like stairwells, cars, or makeshift shelters. Recognizing the breadth of this issue is the first step in creating effective solutions. More on how they're defined: https://shorturl.at/jFPR5 #BeTheLink

How do we make the experience of homelessness short? Until we can tackle the root causes of homelessness, we will continue our vital work to make the experience brief. By supporting people to access housing quickly, we prevent prolonged rough sleeping and its harmful effects. Find out more about this key area of our work which support individuals into stable and safe housing: https://ow.ly/2xPz50SrSzl

Today, on 9/11, we remember the lives lost and the incredible resilience that followed one of our nation's darkest days. The spirit of compassion that brought us together after the tragedy remains a powerful reminder of how we can support each other in times of crisis. At Open Doors, we believe that same spirit can help us address another urgent challenge: homelessness. #NeverForget #CommunityResilience #OpenDoors #OpenDoorsAtlanta

In our efforts to address homelessness, it's crucial to understand who is affected. Individuals sleeping rough are found not just on streets but also in places like stairwells, cars, or makeshift shelters. Recognizing the breadth of this issue is the first step in creating effective solutions. More on how they're defined: https://shorturl.at/jFPR5 #BeTheLink

This is your daily reminder that homelessness is not inevitable. It can be ended. Join us in taking action and building a future free from homelessness. Sign our open letter urging politicians to make ending homelessness a society-wide mission for the next decade 👉 https://bit.ly/48xMOJ0

Functional Zero describes a community’s capacity to effectively prevent homelessness whenever possible, and ensure that when homelessness does occur, it is rare, brief and unlikely to reoccur. MACV and our government partners have aggressively pursued an effective end to Veteran homelessness for the past seven years. Minnesota is determined to become the 4th in the nation to end Veteran homelessness. Only two counties have not achieved Functional Zero Veteran homelessness in Minnesota: Ramsey and Hennepin, Minnesota’s two most populous areas.

Understanding the Challenges Faced by Homeless Individuals By Marc Rowley In addressing the profound issue of homelessness, it is essential to approach the subject with both a deep sense of empathy and a commitment to factual understanding. The following document, "Understanding the Challenges Faced by Homeless Individuals," serves as a crucial resource in shedding light on the complexities and realities of homelessness. As someone who is dedicated to helping homeless individuals, I have witnessed firsthand the multifaceted challenges faced by those living without a permanent residence. https://buff.ly/3Scxew8