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Today is #worldhomelessday and we're talking about the continuum of homelessness. Check out our new blog post: "As we observe World Homelessness Day, it’s crucial to remember that homelessness is NOT a one-size-fits-all issue. Each individual’s story is unique, shaped by a variety of circumstances often outside of that person’s control. By recognizing the Continuum of Homelessness and the various challenges people face, we can foster greater empathy and awareness within our communities and ultimately build better solutions." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ei2i5Y-T

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

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.

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.

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

Children are resilient. Early learning programs that serve children with limited access to supports, like Building Early Links to Learning (BELL), are critical to ensuring they thrive later in life. Listen🎧 to the WHYY interview below to learn more 👇

Sacramento Steps Forward helps to solve homelessness by facilitating collaboration among leaders, providers, community members, and advocates. Together, we address challenges, myths, and barriers to define paths toward a Sacramento where everyone has a home. Support continued planning that allows us to go all in, together, to solve homelessness at bit.ly/BDOGSSF

In communities across the globe, notably in Calgary, the challenge of homelessness impacts numerous lives, and one facet that is often overlooked is the experience of children in these situations. When families or parents experience homelessness, this means children, too, are experiencing homelessness. When supported with compassion and understanding, children in these situations demonstrate not just resilience but incredible strength and potential. We are exploring the unique experiences of children who face homelessness and emphasize the strengths-based approaches and inclusive, trauma-informed care strategies that can profoundly support their well-being, development, and educational success. Read our new blog post to learn more https://lnkd.in/gZ-RAsca #TraumaInformedCare

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 Functional Zero Veteran homelessness for the past seven years. Minnesota is determined to become the fourth state 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.

It's easy to discuss the issue of homelessness as something abstract, but when we consider that the people affected are individuals with stories and lives just like our own, it becomes deeply personal. Asking "What if it were me?" brings the issue closer to home, emphasizing that circumstances can change in an instant for any of us. This shift from seeing homelessness as an issue to realizing it's about people—friends, neighbors, ourselves—can ignite empathy and action. How would you want others to respond if you were the person in need? #WorldHomelessDay #StarGospelMission #EverybodyDeservesAHome #BrighterTogether #CharlestonSC #FaithInAction #EndHomelessness #TransformingHeartsAndLives #SGMCares #HousingForAll