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Growing up in a community of single mothers, homelessness and chronic housing instability were constants in my life. Though I wasn't a foster child myself, my mother and aunts hailed from foster backgrounds, and so instability was a regular occurrence. Fast forward to 2024, serving and uplifting unhoused youth becomes my mission. The spaces God places me are on purpose, for a purpose. 🙏🏾 Youth homelessness is a super complex issue. Shelters are overcrowded, transitional housing is few, and affordable housing - don’t get me started. According to NCSL: 👉🏾 Each year, 1.5 million children and adolescents flee home due to family conflicts, abuse, or neglect, finding themselves homeless. 👉🏾 Over 250,000 children enter foster care annually, with more than 23,000 aging out each year. These youths face heightened risks of homelessness due to various factors, including unstable placements, histories of running away, and time spent in institutional settings. At Pour Over Love, the youth we serve encounter challenges unique to Atlanta, such as the prevalence of sex trafficking and the increasing presence of gangs and initiations. We're dedicated to empowering our youth through a comprehensive approach: expanding our resources to encompass career development, on-the-job training, mentorship, and networking opportunities, we aim to facilitate successful transitions. Our goal is ambitious yet attainable: within our 12-month cohorts, we strive to secure stable housing and meaningful careers for each individual, setting the stage for sustainable lifestyles. 🤝 Will you help me in transitioning the lives of Atlanta’s at-risk youth? Whatever form your contribution takes (financial, mentorship, reposting), know that it is invaluable to us. Your support enables us to continue our vital work, impacting lives and reshaping futures, and we greatly appreciate your contributions. https://lnkd.in/eSi-eTg4 #nonprofit #supporttheyouth #fundraising #impactdriven #homelessness #careerdevelopment #jobtraining #mentorship #affordablehousing #employment

Our HSA action teams consist of shared data and measurement, community engagement, eviction prevention, and policy and advocacy. With collaboration from each of our teams, we are working together to dissolve #homelessness. Interested in learning more about the Housing Stability Alliance and the work that we are doing with our action teams? Check out our website for more information on how best to get involved with solving the #housingcrisis with us. #HousingGap #EquitableHousing

Losing your home is one of the most stressful experiences a person can have. Memphis has faced a steady increase in eviction rates since before the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data also shows that Black and Latinx residents have been disproportionately affected by evictions compared to white residents. 🔐📈 The second strategy in the Community Development plan is to ensure a right to legal representation for renters when they are facing eviction. This intervention is expected to curb homelessness in the city, especially for households with children! #MFMStrategies #Memphis #ShelbyCountyTN #eviction #tenantrights #rentersrights

This week, we celebrate our nation's independence. It's a great time to learn about and engage in the local legislative process at the County level! Here's what's on the agenda: ✅ Rules & Operations Committee on Monday at 10A: Regular business, including setting the agendas and meeting schedules for the following week. ✅ Study Session on Monday at 11A: Briefing on a Washington Military Department – Extreme Weather Response Grant – from the Department of Emergency Management and regular business, including review of Committee agendas for the week and discussion of any amendments. ✅ Health & Human Services Committee on Tuesday at 9:30A: Community Development Corporation Expansion Update and Healthcare Authority State Updates. ✅ Study Session on Tuesday at 12P: Regular business, including discussion of boards and commissions, review of the Council agenda, and updates on Council Communications activities. ✅ Council Meeting on Tuesday at 3P: Final action on Proposal R2024-172s, a resolution that, if adopted, approves the 2024-2025 Homeless Housing Program Funding Recommendations. There is $17.6 million in funding for programs and projects that support specific goals of the County's Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness, and County Council approval of the funding recommendations is required before funds are awarded and distributed. ☑ Check out the weekly schedule for materials and ways to participate: https://bit.ly/4bnHWrt. Council offices are closed on Thursday, July 4, for Independence Day.

Reminder: when you become a member of the NCDA, you gain a national voice to protect program funding and advocate for housing and community development issues. Learn more about the benefits of membership here: https://lnkd.in/dZs_DmTb

A housing strategy for vulnerable young people is a must do in BC.

What's next for #OpportunityZones? Ja'Ron Smith of the Opportunity Funds Association joined me to discuss efforts to reauthorize the OZ legislation, grow the coalition, and implement new incentives to boost community development. Link to the full episode in the comments below.

"Effective community intervention programs have become instrumental in addressing the root causes of delinquency. These initiatives encompass a broad spectrum of strategies, including early intervention, educational support, mentoring, and conflict resolution. The emphasis on rehabilitation over incarceration has shown promising results in reducing repeat offenses and enhancing community safety." https://lnkd.in/g75tjVZy Life Decisions is helping youth get back on track, stay out of trouble and reach healthy adulthood. We cannot do what we do, without the support and investment of the community. Partner with us by supporting the work we do. Together, Bringing Restoration to Rockford. https://lnkd.in/g6j2_X7Q

Looking to apply for Community Development Block Grant or CDBG funding? 💰 Check out this session from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for helpful information on submitting competitive grant applications. The presentation will highlight program details and changes while providing application guidance. ➡️ 2024 CDBG How to Apply (HTA) 📅 Wednesday, April 24 ⏰ 1:00 – 3:00 pm ET 💻 Register: https://lnkd.in/epetCv5G A recording of the presentation will also be available online. #CDBG #CDBGapplication #DHCD #VirginiaDHCD #communitydevelopment #grant #grantprograms #blockgrant #CommunityDevelopmentBlockGrant

🚨Is your community facing the threat of hate-motivated crime? 🚨 Funds are available for the Expanded Security Infrastructure Program (SIP), and we can help you with your application! We understand that grant writing can be time-consuming. So why not let us take care of it while you focus on what really matters - making a positive impact in your community! The SIP supports the implementation of projects to help communities with a demonstrated history of being victimized by hate-motivated crime through the enhancement of their security infrastructure. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲? 🕌 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Temples, Mosques, Synagogues, Gurdwaras, or Churches, where people gather for acts of religious praise, meditation, honour, or devotion. 🏫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Primary and secondary schools that are provincially/territorially recognized. 🏢 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬: Drop-in centres or Aboriginal Friendship Centres where community members can gather regularly for social or cultural activities.  🏠 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Emergency shelters and transitional housing, including those for 2SLGBTQI+ individuals. 🆕 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Canadian, privately run, not-for-profit organizations, associations, or societies using these spaces (e.g., daycares, office spaces). Is your organization a fit? 🤔 Book a FREE 15-minute Zoom meeting with us to discuss your eligibility and how we can help! 🔗: https://lnkd.in/g_22AE8P