Susan Popkin’s Post

NLIHC released a new brief, End Rental Arrears to Stop Evictions (ERASE): History, Successes, and Highlights. The brief recounts the origin of NLIHC’s ERASE project – which formally concludes this year – and explains the project’s aims and structure, surveys the achievements of the ERASE team, and details the successes of ERASE cohort members. The brief also discusses how NLIHC plans to draw on lessons learned from ERASE to continue advocating for federal, state, and local policy innovations that promote housing stability and reduce homelessness. https://lnkd.in/erwciWwj

Housing provides more than shelter - it's a place where people and families learn and grow. Housing helps us stay employed, do better in school, and access community services. A safe and secure home gives us the stability we need to face life's challenges and provides a foundation to help us thrive. Having a home isn't just a basic need - it is essential to our health and well-being. On #NationalHousingDay, join us in recognizing the critical role that housing plays in the success of our communities. #HousingCrisis

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 - 𝐉𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐬𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐰'𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀2𝐏 After a life-altering accident left him paralysed and on the brink of homelessness, Jake Bilsborow found more than just a house with Access 2 Place — he found a home that set the foundation for his new life. At A2P, we understand that secure housing is the bedrock on which individuals can rebuild their lives. Jake's home was tailored to enhance his independence, with features that support physical needs and an environment that fosters community and belonging. Today, Jake is not only living independently; he's thriving as a key player in Sturt's wheelchair football team and an active community member. His story is a powerful reminder of how integral a secure and supportive home is to recovery and resilience. "Access 2 Place has given me a new lease on life," says Jake, "I can’t thank and recommend them enough." Jake’s remarkable journey was also featured on 9 News! Watch his story in the link below. https://lnkd.in/dhRYY8NT #HousingFirst #CommunitySupport #Accessibility #Resilience #A2P #communityhousing #disabilityhousing #successstory

We need radical approaches to #housing if we're going to address the growing need for safe, affordable, good quality homes - that's why we feel so fortunate to be able to support businesses like Agile Homes and others in their ambition to address housing need in new ways. 🚀

In ongoing and evolving dialogues with HUD Technical Assistants, I’m seeing a common theme, the need to innovate our approach to homelessness. This theme is leaning heavily toward implementing a new system centered on housing problem-solving vs coordinated entry, a significant pivot from traditional models. This shift, underpinned by evidence favoring housing-first and proactive problem-solving, tackles homelessness at its core by addressing the critical need for stable, secure housing and necessary services to support that housing. Adopting Housing Problem Solving (HPS) as a primary strategy is not merely effective; it’s a necessary evolution to fundamentally transform the community’s support for the most vulnerable. #HousingProblemSolving

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. #NAEH2024

We encourage you to attend today’s County Council’s Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee at 5 PM at the Committee Meeting Room located at 301 University Ridge. You can also watch over the livestream from the agenda: https://lnkd.in/e2MS8D4a. Our partners LiveWell Greenville, Unity Health on Main, Greenville County Schools, and Loaves & Fishes Greenville are presenting. Thank you to Greenville County Council Chairman Dr. Ennis Fant, Sr. for your leadership of this committee. As a collective voice for people experiencing homelessness and those working to eliminate homelessness, we are fiercely committed to addressing policies and system-level change that align with our mission. Our vision is that our community will work together in Greenville County, ensuring safe, affordable housing for all with access to everything needed for a healthy and fulfilling life. As noted by Matthew Desmond, author of “Evicted” and “Poverty by America” when housing that is safe, and affordable is not accessible the rent eats first. He says, “By and large, the poor do not want a small life. They don’t want to game the system or eke out an existence; they want to thrive and contribute. Our cities have become unaffordable to our poorest families, and this problem is leaving a deep and jagged scar on our next generation.” #gvlhomes4all #greenvillesc #collectiveimpact #housingishealthcare #foodsecurity

If you're that person who knows about drywalling and/or locksmithing, the team at One City Peterborough needs to speak with you yesterday. They are in need of someone with drywalling sills to help with some of the interior renovations and completing the offices at the former Trinity Church location. It's hard to handle confidential discussions when you haven't got four solid walls for your office! Likewise, the locksmith will be asked to do monthly checks to make sure that locks are locking and in some cases, repair or replace locks, strike plates and handles when needed. Both positions require vulnerable sector screening. There is also a need for someone very special to drive one of their clients to a community program. This client has some special needs, so it may not always just be dropping off/picking up. You will clearly need vulnerable sector screening and will be asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement. If any of these seem like positions that you can handle, please check their profile page at https://buff.ly/3XYRJkv Remember, we can complain about the homeless situation, or we can get up and do something to help. #VolunteersUrgentlyNeeded #CommunityBetterment #CommunityBuilding #HelpTheHomeless #SkillsNeeded #TradespeopleWanted Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce

Yesterday, I had an opportunity to attend Homeless Link Summer Conference 24’ to listen and engage with professionals in the homelessness and housing support sector. It was great being in a room with like minded individuals who all feel the same about our current political climate. Whether it is PRS, social housing or even ownership, we can all agree that the system is broken. Some of the key points I took away were the following : 1. Create housing policies that are inclusive for all, despite race, age, level of need or socioeconomic status. 2. Regulations with our landlords need to be tightened. 3. Local authorities needs to start identify what their community needs and responding to them appropriately . 4. In order to meet the needs of the current growth in population, we must address our infrastructure. With a new politcal party in place, I am hoping we see some radical changes.

Tell Congress we need affordable housing today and in the future. Recently, our current Executive Branch urged Congress to pass legislation so that all Americans can live in a safe, affordable home. Whether renting or owning, living in a home you can afford and in a neighborhood with opportunities is the foundation for our lives, our children's lives, and the lives of future generations. Our youth are our future, and at Covenant House Florida, we are committed to working toward ending youth homelessness. By providing young people with relentless support, absolute respect, and unconditional love in a safe and nurturing environment, they have the opportunity to thrive and support others. This is the foundation for our communities to flourish and grow. Our youth are also some of the most vulnerable members of our communities and we must not sit back and let affordable housing go further beyond their reach. We need our federal legislators to work together to address the increase in homelessness as living costs continue to climb. Now, we need Congress to see this through by passing urgent affordable housing legislation. How can you help? Simply CLICK BELOW to add your name to our list of supporters. We’re hoping to get every member of our community to sign so we can show members of Congress how critical this issue is to Americans. https://lnkd.in/gdD_dJHM Through the strength of our community, we can make our collective voice heard — and make housing more accessible for all. #housing #affordablehousing #Congress #legislation #petition #useyourvoice #relentlesssupport #absoluterespect #unconditionallove #endyouthhomelessness