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Simcoe County is participating in the 4th nationally coordinated Point-in-Time Homeless Count this October! This important survey helps us better understand the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. Learn more about the national PiT Count here: https://lnkd.in/g7j9xds9 Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | Logement, Infrastructures et Collectivités Canada

Solving homelessness isn't just about getting people housed, it's also about nurturing long-term #HousingStability. Building strong, lasting, mutually-beneficial partnerships with #PropertyProviders is key to achieving that. To learn more about the Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool and how you can fill your vacant units while making a meaningful impact on your community, visit https://buff.ly/487iG6U.

New strategies are sorely needed to address the ongoing crisis: over 1,400 people are estimated to be facing homelessness in Anaheim. This is according to the latest Point In Time Count numbers, which show the highest number of unhoused people recorded in recent years. Proven solutions to #EndHomelessnessOC include lengthening eviction notification periods and requiring landlords to offer relocation aid when issuing no-fault evictions. Read on and remember: homelessness is a solvable issue. We can and will continue to use our voices to change the conversation. https://bit.ly/3yFTPeu

At the final plenary session of the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) National Homelessness Conference on Kaurna land yesterday, Homelessness NSW CEO, Dom Rowe summed up the mood for change. “When you get in the room with the decision-makers, ask yourself are you at the table or are you on the menu?  This sector is currently on the menu and we need to use our power to sit at the table.” The theme of the conference was "Gathering Momentum". We are seeing positive momentum in the homelessness space, great initiatives are being discussed and recent budget announcements are a great first step. To really shift the dial on homelessness, we need to keep our advocacy strong. Significant additional investment is needed in social housing and support services. As a sector we need to build support across our communities to strengthen the momentum for change and convince State and Federal Treasury to invest seriously in this vital social infrastructure.

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🏠 It’s #AffordableHousingMonth – A crucial time to address the dire shortage of affordable housing contributing to rising rates of homelessness. With just 24 units of affordable housing available to every 100 extremely low-income households, countless Californians are being priced out of the communities they’ve lived and worked in for decades. Our top 3 recs for addressing this shortage: 1. Boost affordable housing production 2. Expand rental assistance 3. Make subsidies work better Any solution to homelessness must address the lack of affordable housing for extremely low-income households. Let’s build a stable foundation for the strong vibrant communities we all want to live in. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gEm44RVT #HousingCrisis #EndHomelessness #HousingForAll #PolicyChange

What does it mean to be Home For Good? Our #HomeForGood Initiative focuses not only on ending homelessness through housing, but ensuring that housing is sustainable and permanent. Check out our 2023 Impact Report to learn more about our work and how your support directly impacts our most vulnerable neighbors: https://lnkd.in/ei_uhX6n #housingendshomelessness #endhomelessnessoc

🏠 Every person deserves the safety and stability of a home. But sadly Australia’s housing and cost-of-living crises are pushing more and more people into homelessness. Solving these problems calls for creative, collaborative, bipartisan solutions. Earlier this year we spoke to Robert Pradolin GAICD from Housing All Australians, an organisation that partners with business and local government to deliver innovative, affordable housing options for Australians in need. Learn how unlocking private sector capital can help reduce homelessness – link in comments. #HomelessnessWeek2024 #HLW2024 #HousingCrisis #HousingSolutions

Have you ever thought about what truly solves homelessness? Transitioning from temporary fixes to sustainable solutions, the Housing First approach offers not just shelter, but a real home. Pioneered in Finland, it’s about dignity, stability, and the foundation to rebuild lives without preconditions. While many cities aim to adopt it, the real challenge lies in structural changes. Join City Relief in embracing long-term solutions, because everyone deserves a place to call home. #HousingFirst #EndHomelessness

Veteran Housing Corp would encourage that ALL local, state and federal governments and housing agencies look to the Helsinki, FINLAND MODEL of ending homelessness by providing affordable housing for all https://lnkd.in/eFsXM_Ri 'It’s a miracle': Helsinki's radical solution to homelessness https://lnkd.in/er9HZSQU U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AGREES THAT adopting FINLAND'S MODEL OF ERADICATING HOMELESSNESS may be of great value to resolving the affordable housing and homelessness crises in America https://lnkd.in/gkSZWYRU