Our Executive Director, Michele Conderino, had the wonderful opportunity to deliver a speech at the NAEH Conference in San Francisco, California this week.
The conference was a great platform, where several insightful speakers shared their ideas and strategies to tackle homelessness. One of the most enlightening discussions held at the conference was on "5 things to solve homelessness", led by Tomiquia Moss, Secretary of California's Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency. These five things provide a constructive and achievable roadmap to address homelessness:
1. Fostering the belief that solving homelessness is possible by listening to experts and investing in proven solutions.
2. Increasing the availability of affordable housing.
3. Recognizing housing justice as a critical component of racial justice.
4. Making simultaneous investments in Prevention, Interim Housing, and Permanent Housing to achieve positive outcomes.
5. Building political will and public courage to address homelessness.
By implementing these 5 strategies, we can work towards a society where everyone has access to safe and affordable housing.
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