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In case one needed more evidence that Housing First is a failure with catastrophic results, please read the attached article. Housing First is two things: 1. a repositioning from a continuum of options for all people to PSH for chronically homelessness only and 2. an eligibility screen that excludes children & PREVENTS PREVENTION and early intervention. We can - we must - restore the Awardwinning Continuum of Care.

#DoingThingsDifferently: Our 2024 - 2029 strategy launches today. In 2024, we are facing a growing homelessness crisis in Northern Ireland. At Simon Community, we need to do things differently if we are to achieve our mission of ending homelessness and achieving a society where everyone has place to call home. Our strategic plan for the next 5 years aims to do just that. Learn More ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ghRaushD

If there’s one thing we know about Tulsans, it’s that we show up for each other. Homelessness is a community-wide issue and will require community-based solutions to solve it. The work that A Way Home for Tulsa partner agencies are doing is working to get Tulsans housed, but more of that work is needed, requiring more resources and community commitment to address this critical issue. Learn more about the impact of A Way Home for Tulsa’s work at https://lnkd.in/gBWXVmdY.

How do we make the experience of homelessness short? Until we can tackle the root causes of homelessness, we will continue our vital work to make the experience brief. By supporting people to access housing quickly, we prevent prolonged rough sleeping and its harmful effects. Find out more about this key area of our work which support individuals into stable and safe housing: https://ow.ly/2xPz50SrSzl

Why is the Hub Street Outreach program so important? 👉 It allows us to connect with unhoused individuals who might not yet know about the Hub. 👉 It helps build trust and relationships between our team and the individuals they serve. 👉 It allows us to identify and connect individuals to services they need to help them exit homelessness. 👉 It lets us educate the community and dispel stereotypes. 👉 It saves lives. https://bit.ly/47zzvat

In a landscape characterized by disconnection and isolation, partnership and collaboration are what drive successful outcomes.

Got a roof over your head? Who will sort out homelessness? Matt Hancock, Boris Johnson, Queen Camilla, Prince William? My reality TV fantasy world puts these four figures in the spotlight! to political pressure from the government and charities, with funding being provided by the government (and others) on an ad-hoc basis. The UK government has cut funding to local authorities and local authorities feel forced to reduce services for people experiencing homelessness. It is feared this will increase the numbers of rough sleepers and increase the numbers dying while sleeping rough.[ A member of the public who is concerned that someone is sleeping on the streets can report the individual's details via the Street Link website or by calling its hotline. Someone who finds themselves sleeping on the streets can also report their situation using the same methods. The service aims to respond within 24 hours, including an assessment of the individual circumstances and an offer of temporary accommodation for the following nights. The response typically includes a visit to the rough sleeper early in the morning that follows the day or night. https://lnkd.in/eHZ3tR-F

Yesterday the 100 in 100 initiative was launched in Grand Rapids. “An effort to house 100 individuals who are experiencing homelessness in 100 days with an intentional focus on chronic homelessness.” So encouraging to see this private/public partnership. Homelessness is a community-wide problem, and the entire community needs to be part of the solution. Grand Rapids Chamber City of Grand Rapids Mel Trotter Ministries Degage Ministries DeVos Family Foundation Dwelling Place Frey Foundation Heart of West Michigan United Way - Let's recognize every person has having inherent dignity and value. - Let's be proximate to others who are different than us. - Let's engage others with a posture of humility. - Let's seek first to understand, then to be understood. https://lnkd.in/eedUNWJX

Living on a friend's couch, in a car or in a shelter is a hidden form of homelessness. Please read this beautiful interactive article highlighting the voices of America's hidden housing victims. https://lnkd.in/eymwAbdJ

It's your last chance to sign up for our webinar on how to talk about social homes. If you talk or write about why we need more social homes, join our free webinar this lunchtime, for some strategic communications insight that'll give you practical help. In partnership with Nationwide Foundation and Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), FrameWorks UK will provide communication strategies that are proven to improve public understanding and support for building more social homes. We will help you: - develop your audiences’ understanding of what social homes are and why they matter  - make the case for social homes by using explanations of how they prevent poverty and hardship  - grow support for solutions to the shortage of social homes. There will be a 40 minute presentation followed by the opportunity for questions. This free webinar is ideal for anyone who communicates about why we need more good quality social homes. You’ll find this insightful whether you’ve already been to our webinars on how to talk about homes before, or you’re new to this. #housingassociations #socialhousing https://lnkd.in/eCuXZdsV