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What is one step can you take in your complex situation today? People who step in instead of away are my heroes. And my encouragement. The complexity: response to people living outdoors. Why do we do it? How do we do it? Who are the decision makers? Who are the funders? How do we learn from the people living this experience and expand our plans to let them help write them? A few of the hundreds of questions. The step: one household that now lives in a home. A #housingfirst step toward stability, calling on people with passion and dedication, federal funds, donations, and many other resources. It's a huge effort that begins with a "simple" mission of "everyone needs a home." Way to go, CATCH Idaho! Here's to 2024.

How fitting that the day we recognize Homeless Persons Memorial Day is the Winter Solstice: the day on which those of us in the Northern Hemisphere see the most hours of darkness and the fewest of daylight. We know that access to safe, clean, affordable housing saves lives and repairs communities. It's why we do everything that we do. Read the full blog post and learn about how you can help us create the better world we all deserve here: https://lnkd.in/gbB5Yuzc

Wondering how multifamily organizations are evolving? Or how industry-empowered employees are making a difference in addressing homelessness? Marcia B. sits down with multifamily experts Greg Cerbana and Sloane Cerbana to explore these questions and much more! 🏡 Check out their full conversation here https://bit.ly/4fEZEKp

🌍 Collaboration Across All Levels of Government 🏡 When federal, state, and local governments come together to discuss best practices on housing and homelessness, it’s a powerful reminder of the impact of collective action. Addressing these complex challenges requires collaboration, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to people who need it most. By sharing insights, coordinating resources, and aligning goals, we can create more effective strategies that lead to sustainable, long-term solutions. It’s inspiring to see these conversations happening, because they bring us one step closer to ensuring that everyone has a place to call home. Let’s keep pushing forward together. #HousingSolutions #EndHomelessness #GovernmentCollaboration #BetterTogether

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In this episode, Miriam Krehbiel, Deputy Director of Supportive Services, and John Roberts, Deputy Director of Community Needs & Services, share insights from the recent Kansas Housing Conference they attended. They explore the meaning of attainable housing, the importance of moving beyond emergency shelters, and the critical role case managers play in helping individuals overcome barriers to secure stable housing. From addressing common misconceptions about homelessness to understanding the complex challenges faced by those pursuing housing, Miriam and John discuss some of the many facets that it takes to provide real solutions. They also highlight successful models from other cities, discuss the need for affordable and safe housing, and remind us why everyone has a reason to care about this issue. By fostering collaboration and building relationships, they show that together, we can make a lasting impact on our communities. ( https://bit.ly/OCOM_239 ) 

Named to signify the arc of new beginnings, our Arc program supports people leaving prison to reduce reoffending and homelessness. Learn more about this exciting, transformational program. https://lnkd.in/ggsv97hC

There are alternatives to arresting people that communities can act on now. Communities that are making progress share key strategies, which include: 🙌 A shared, community-wide definition of what solving homelessness looks like and the belief that it’s possible 🏡 A collaborative, community-wide team that is accountable and working together as a command center 📊 Comprehensive, real-time, by-name data on who is experiencing homelessness to continuously track progress and improve system performance ✊ A racial equity focus to overcome racial disparities 💰 Investments to address a nationwide shortage of safe, deeply affordable homes Learn the facts and stay up to date with the Johnson v. Grants Pass case: https://bit.ly/3xmp8dv

At its core, homelessness is a problem with a simple solution – give people homes. We are all human and inherently deserving of the dignity of a roof over our heads. It is unreasonable to expect someone to get a job and get off the streets before they have food and shelter. Cities like Atlanta and Athens are experimenting with innovative solutions and getting vulnerable people off the streets. Read more about what we, and you, can do in my latest column for Georgia Trend. https://lnkd.in/eCwmhKA6

Why should we all care about ending homelessness? We asked this question to our incredible volunteers and supporters such as Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and Will Poulter. A future free from homelessness is possible but we need politicians to step up. How can we do this? Sign our letter telling political leaders they must commit to ending all forms of homelessness, ahead of the next election. https://bit.ly/48xMOJ0