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It's never a bad time to remind folks that the Hennepin Shelter Hotline exists! This hotline can connect Hennepin County residents to homelessness prevention resources and emergency shelter. All you have to do is call 612-204-8200. Calls are answered on weekdays from 8AM to 10PM and weekends from 1PM to 9PM. If you are in need of shelter outside of these hours, call 211. Share this post so more people can learn about this important service! #WednesdayWisdom

If there’s one thing we know about Tulsans, it’s that we show up for each other. Homelessness is a community-wide issue and will require community-based solutions to solve it. The work that A Way Home for Tulsa partner agencies are doing is working to get Tulsans housed, but more of that work is needed, requiring more resources and community commitment to address this critical issue. Learn more about the impact of A Way Home for Tulsa’s work at https://lnkd.in/gBWXVmdY.

Temporary shelter is more than just a roof over someone’s head. For kids and teens in crisis, it’s a lifeline. In fact, reliable temporary shelter services help break cycles of poverty and violence for #JacksonCountyKids and their families. The CSF supports and partners with organizations that offer short-term housing and crucial services to those experiencing housing instability. Discover more about these impactful partnerships and understand why providing shelter for kids and teens is a cornerstone in creating a stronger, safer and healthier Jackson County. https://lnkd.in/gbmbniZY #MentalHealthMatters #Prevention #HealthyFutures

🌟 🏠 Hey there! By June 30th, a decision will be made in the #JohnsonVGrantsPass case. The case will determine if cities can prosecute people for things like sleeping outside with a pillow and blanket even when there are no safe shelter options. We want to hear your solution to the homelessness problem in Tarrant County. Please share your thoughts in the comments section below👇 Learn more:

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

I’m reflecting on an important truth—homelessness is not the result of poor choices or personal failures. Rather, it’s a symptom of deeper systemic issues such as the affordability crisis in housing, under-resourced support systems, and the persistence of poverty. Those experiencing homelessness often face complex challenges, including mental health issues, substance dependence, and trauma.   It’s easy to think that simply providing shelter is enough, but real solutions lie in sustained long-term housing that is safe and warm, and which also comes with access to crucial support networks, employment opportunities, and healthcare. Housing is a fundamental human right, and I firmly believe that everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home—without preconditions.   I’m incredibly proud to lead Downtown Community Ministry, an organisation filled with passionate and dedicated people delivering life-changing services such as Housing First, Sustaining Tenancies, health services, and outreach. We couldn’t do this important work alone. I’d like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our supporting organisations and partners, including the Wellington City Council, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Te Aro Health Centre, Kainga Ora, Emerge Aotearoa and the New Zealand Dental Association. Together, we’re creating a lasting impact in the lives of those who need it most.   #WorldHomelessDay #HousingIsAHumanRight #CommunitySupport #HousingFirst #EndingHomelessnesstogether #DCMWellington

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"Homelessness is not the result of poor choices or personal failures" It's a basic part of what's been called the 'social compact' between the State and citizens in Aotearoa that those of us who are struggling are supported, that those in need are provided for. The State applies a scarcity lens, profferring funding in certain areas only and only in accordance with party politics. As such it is rarely, if ever, available to meet demand, and as an intended or unintended consequence, creates competition amongst those seeking services and support. In the health system, wait times are symptomatic of scarcity funding. In housing the waitlist is symptomatic of scarcity funding. In re homelessness public housing supply targets (which is the key infrastructure response, but not the only one) never imagine meeting present demand let alone future demand. The compact is broken.

If you want something different, you have to do something different. Helping people experiencing homelessness get the resources, housing and treatment they need isn't a mystery. We know how to do this. What we are lacking is a coordinated effort to bring together our resources to rapidly triage, assess and provide help to the over 10,000 men, women and children living unhoused in our San Diego region. Sunbreak Ranch is a well-thought through concept for providing a safe, temporary place for those living in encampments across our region to relocate to where they can have their basic needs met AND be surrounded by all the services they need in one place. Let's get smart about this San Diego and build Sunbreak Ranch ASAP. Humans are suffering right now, scared for their lives and perishing on our streets. Here's what we need to do: 1. Secure a piece of land in San Diego County that is centrally located (mid-county) and offers space for SunBreak Ranch. 2. Raise funds to cover the construction of SunBreak Ranch and operating/maintenance expenses for 2 years to start (Reach out to SunBreak Ranch leadership for the amount they need). 3. Build the site. 4. Open it up for those experiencing homelessness. 5. Provide triage services, temporary housing and a safe, dignified community for these individuals and families to rest, heal, rebuild trust and discover a path for their life off the streets. 6. Help these individuals find jobs, healthcare services, education, long-term care or another path based on their individual circumstances. 7. Provide compassionate, healing support and inspiration. I'm in to help Sunset Ranch accomplish its goals. Are you? #sunsetranch #sandiego #homelessness #endinghomelessness #wecandothis Drew Moser John (J.C.) Peterson HomeAid San Diego HomeAid

Veteran homelessness is a critical issue demanding urgent action. The 2023 snapshot reveals alarming trends and highlights effective strategies. Discover how Texas is addressing this crisis with support from the Texas Homeless Data Sharing Network (THDSN). Learn why tackling veteran homelessness is vital for our communities. Read more now: https://lnkd.in/gZXRhK-x