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MYTH: People experiencing homelessness should "just get a job." REALITY: Securing employment is a complex challenge for those without stable housing. Barriers include lack of access to basic necessities like clean clothes, hygiene facilities, transportation, and a permanent address. Additionally, factors such as learning disabilities or limited education can further complicate job searches. Even when employed, low wages often fail to cover basic living expenses. #HousingAndEmployment #BreakingBarriers #StableHousingMatters #JobsForAll #EndHousingInsecurity #HousingForAll #CompassionInAction #CommunitySupport #HomesNotStreets #TogetherWeCan #SafeShelter #BuildCommunities #EndPovertyNow #HomesForEveryone #CommunityCare #TogetherForChange #CompassionateCommunity #ShelterForAll #EndingInsecurity #HopeAndHomes #FightForHousing #CommunityOverCrisis Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko

How can #workforce challenges be addressed to help end #homelessness? Creating professional pathways for people with lived experience and other #strategies could help increase the workforce in homelessness response and other sectors. Learn more in a new Urban Wire post. https://urbn.is/3YJOgGD

Myth: All homeless people are unemployed. Fact: Many individuals experiencing homelessness are working full-time jobs but still cannot afford housing. Homelessness is a complex issue that goes far beyond the stereotypes. For many, having a job isn’t enough to secure stable housing; whether it's due to rising rent, low wages, or the lack of affordable housing options. It's time to break the stigma and recognize that homelessness can affect anyone, no matter their employment status. Let's stand together to support those who are working hard to rebuild their lives, but need our help to make that possible. Together, we can create a more compassionate and understanding community. #HomelessnessMyths #EndStigma #EducationMatters #SupportNotJudgment #HelpUtah #BreakTheStigma

📢 #NoAccessNoWayOut Report from Commonweal Housing reveals the harsh realities faced by thousands experiencing #homelessness, struggling to access the private rented sector and employment. Report by Becky Rice If you haven't read it yet, you should ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eKqrYk3c

Looking to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce? Take a look at our toolkit containing recruitment tips and strategies to assist NHS organisations to recruit staff who have experienced homelessness. The toolkit contains advice, tools and resources to support health and social care organisations to recruit people who have experienced homelessness into the workforce, to support them to stay in their roles and become an asset to the organisation. It has been developed with people who have experienced homelessness, and NHS trusts that have employed people who have experienced homelessness. With a focus on supporting individuals with lived experience of homelessness to enter and thrive in their roles, this resource can be used by any organisation looking to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce. From recruitment tips and strategy to retention practices, you'll find what you need to start to incorporate this important aspect of inclusion into your employment practices.

Sad fact to mark the first day of Homelessness Week. Rates of homelessness have doubled among our financial counselling clients in the last 5 years. Most recent Census data 2021 says 9,700 Western Australians are experiencing homelessness. Unfortunately, we estimate that number to be much larger today. In the midst of a housing crisis, with lack of supply and affordability of accommodation options, the Financial Wellbeing Collective are seeing an increasing number of Western Australian’s vulnerable to homelessness. #HW2024 #homelessness #housinginstabilty #housinginsecurity #housingcrisis

When people have access to the right services, the possibilities of how far they can go are endless. One of the most critical steps in supporting individuals experiencing homelessness is helping them transition from crisis accommodation into a long-term, sustainable housing solution. This journey not only provides stability but also opens doors to growth, opportunity, and a brighter future. Together, we can help make that change happen. Learn more about how you can contribute to creating lasting impact in the housing and homelessness sector. 👉 Visit homenow.org.au to explore opportunities. 📩 Stay informed: Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates. [bit.ly/3Zim65Z] #HousingSupport #SustainableHousing #CrisisToStability #HomeNow #QLDCommunities #MakeADifference #QueenslandJobs #QueenslandCareers #WorkingWithPurpose #CareerTransition #CareerGrowth #NewCareer #CareerChange #SoftSkills #JobSeeker #HomeNow #CareerPathways #HousingandHomelessness #JobsWithPurpose #SocialImpact #qldjobs #CareersWithPurpose #CommunityImpact #CareerOpportunities

"And they’re the new, unlikely face of homelessness: Working Americans with decent-paying jobs who simply can’t afford a place to live." The CHRO of a top five hospital system just mentioned this eye opening article. Large employers are looking for solutions that help treat their financially sick employees. Key take aways from this article: + Working Americans increasingly face homelessness due to high rents. + Evictions and homelessness rise, including among employed. + Affordable housing shortage exacerbates the crisis nationwide. #HCHR2024 #HealthcareCHRO #financialillness #financialcare

With an estimated 309,000 people in England experiencing homelessness at last count, it is safe to say we still have a significant issue with providing stable housing for all as a nation. Urban areas such as London are the worst offenders, with homelessness rates at their highest across the capital, yet elsewhere the statistics are only a little better. The number of rough sleepers in England rose by 26% compared with the previous year, but could integrating technology with care help improve the circumstances of those with no fixed abode? https://buff.ly/3AEFAYF #technology #homelessness #care #support #housingforall #ECCO #ECCOSolutions

"Why Don’t They Just Get a Job?" It's a question many of us have asked when we see someone struggling with homelessness. With "Help Wanted" signs everywhere, it seems like jobs should be easy to find, right? But for people living on the streets, the road to employment is filled with roadblocks: No fixed address for job applications No phone or email to get call-backs No clean clothes or shower access for interviews Gaps in work history and sometimes a criminal record for minor offenses No transportation, no driver’s license, no ID documents And most of all: the stigma of homelessness itself. At Vita Nova Village, we’re committed to removing these barriers, offering real pathways to employment, self-sufficiency, and a livable wage for those who want to work but just need a chance. If you’re passionate about lifting others up and believe in second chances, we need your support. Together, we can provide the tools, resources, and opportunities that are so often out of reach for people experiencing homelessness. Let’s make a difference. Support Vita Nova Village today and be part of the solution. #AffordableHousing #SecondChances #EndHomelessness #LivableWage #SupportVitaNovaVillage www.vitanovavillage.org