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“People without housing in the Antelope Valley are more likely to be unsheltered than their peers countywide. Living outside can be dangerous, even life-threatening, for the 83% of unhoused people living in tents, vehicles and other makeshift structures in a region where temperatures regularly climb above 100 degrees.” And in the last 6 years, the Antelope Valley has only created ~300 permanent supportive housing units…which is nowhere near enough for the 6,672 people in need of housing. https://lnkd.in/gsxvZ9ur Affordability is on everyone’s mind. And it’ll take everyone doing their part to change the course we’re on. Here are some ways you can do your part👇 ✍🏽 Submit letters to the editor or opinion pieces 📣 Give public comment at public meetings (city council, local boards, etc.) 🗳️ Vote for policies that bring about real solutions 🤝 Join our Everyone In workshops and stay in the know about the Affordable Housint, Homelessness Solutions and Prevention Now Measure (www.boldnewway.com)

We must stop thriving on the backs of the needy. part 1 Can we afford to keep letting homeless people waste away? We waste their bodies, time and any resources they get usually turns into waste in the alleys of all our cities. If the #homeless were rewarded with jobs by the States, for helping cities clean things up faster, or wherever large human resources are needed!? They could report in for helping with big disasters or possibly locate missing people for the grieving families. The homeless know where all the action, adventure or pollution is located in cities populous. After surviving the virus, they know more about trash on the street than ever before. They know where the chemical is hazardous and polluted locations around every State Capitol. That untapped human potential could be a swarm of hard workers in one place like in the video. They could clean up the whole city's ugliest neighborhoods in just a few weeks. They need money or a place to stay while they work for the government. The business should be taxed to provide discounted Tiny homes for permanent housing assistance Grants from each state and major Corporations would be perfect for the homeless employees. Why not make an offer of equal opportunity to the homeless who want jobs to clean up your cities? Would you still expect homeless children to get just one portion of fish, lettuce and bread? Or have shelters that teach trades like fishing, growing vegetables and cooking instead? If an American President ever made a fair offering to states to federally authorize all tiny home contractors to compete for business? Not just in rural areas but designed in communities near the city with public transportation for their convenience? These tiny home communities are not like homeless camps with unruly people. The new home allows them earned residency like in a Red light district. You let them earn money and make small payments on their rent to own Tiny homes. Let them buy, lease and keep or resell as a permanent asset. Something to bequeath to relatives or good friends. All who want to work and be paid a states funded Homes could earn a tiny home lot. I guarantee most would volunteer to participate. They could start cleaning up cities or be available for all natural disasters with fast mobilization methods like smart car pickups. So many other positive types of Human assistance from the homeless to their fellow citizens that people will come to love them. Especially if they are included in attempts to locate missing persons like children. If the Congress began to authorize businesses to construct Tiny Home lots for permanent home construction? The states with the most BLM lands or private will benefit for Tiny Home Lots. By creating them they allow more peaceful, lawful citizens, living good with less desperation. Instead we have homeless people put into jails or mental hospitals out of spite and anger.

Region's 3rd death in homeless encampment marks worrying trend, say advocates "Every death that happens in our community, particularly with people who are unhoused, is heartbreaking and devastating because it feels preventable." Jaffer added while these are far from the first deaths in homeless encampments, "it's definitely getting worse," because of factors like extreme temperatures or an an increasingly toxic drug supply. Despite increased risks, homeless encampments have become widespread across the country. "They have become really part of the urban landscape," said Leilani Farha, who served as special rapporteur on adequate housing for the United Nations from 2014 to 2020. ********************************************************************************** Gravedigger Cold is the Storm That keeps you working To keep you warm P. Panko https://lnkd.in/egMtjfaz

🚨 A small Oregon town’s homeless crisis is front and center in a landmark Supreme Court case. The ruling, set for April 22, could reshape how cities across the U.S. handle homelessness. This isn’t just a legal debate—it’s about protecting the constitutional rights of those without shelter. Pathways to Housing PA and 36 other organizations have signed onto an amicus brief filed by CSH, the Source for Housing Solutions, supporting the Ninth Circuit's decision to uphold the U.S. Constitution by prohibiting communities from fining or arresting people for merely sleeping outside when they have no access to shelter. The decision will have ripple effects nationwide, impacting thousands who struggle with homelessness. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eunfNesp

Right now, too many of us in the Bay Area struggle to afford housing, face threats of eviction, and experience homelessness. But there’s hope 🙂💖 We’re joining together, as neighbors and advocates — renters and landlords, homeowners and people experiencing homelessness — to unlock a new future for our communities where no one is left behind 🏡💙 For #AffordableHousingMonth we’re building a #BayArea where we value everyone’s humanity, where we treat everyone with justice and dignity, and where everyone belongs. https://lnkd.in/g7SnCVtR

Did you know that parking lots can play a crucial role in helping the homeless? Discover how innovative programs are transforming unused spaces to provide safe havens for those in need.   Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gQAGFNPh  Parking Today Media   #realestate #parking #innovation #industryinsights #article #homelesscommunity   Tag – Parking Today

Another step in a proactive, multipronged approach to local homelessness response. https://lnkd.in/ga2ib2T3

📰 SAMMinistries in the News 🏠🔑 "San Antonio is on track to nearly double encampment sweeps this year" by Iris Dimmick and San Antonio Report "According to data provided by the City of San Antonio, San Antonio has already surpassed its goal to get 400 people into shelter or housing this year. Between October 2023 and March 2024, the homeless response system helped 934 individuals move from the streets to shelter or housing, the city’s new data dashboard shows. ... However, more than 1,450 people became unhoused or returned to the street for a net of 751 people who found shelter or more permanent housing." "Ultimately, San Antonio needs more shelter, housing and rehabilitation options." - Nikisha Bronson Baker, President and CEO of SAMMinistries. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ewvvz5Uk #PermanentSupportiveHousing #OvercomingHomelessness

In the ongoing battle to address homelessness, communities face a significant hurdle, the NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) phenomenon. While the sentiment is often rooted in concerns for property values and neighborhood aesthetics, the impact of NIMBY on housing homeless families is profound and far-reaching. In our new Family Promise Insights blog, Executive Director, Katrina Bostick, delves into the effects of NIMBY on homeless families and explores potential solutions to this complex issue! You don't want to miss it: https://lnkd.in/e9tS2jcK

Fascinating experience being a part of the Sydney homeless street count a couple of weeks ago. Results are out. Rough sleeping is slightly up on last year but people in temporary or emergency accommodation up by about 30%. No surprise. Our system is creaking at the seams unable to cope with the people who most need help. I write about my experience in this blog. A sobering reflection is that the cost of living is squeezing everyone (well, almost everyone) harder. But the people at the end of the chain, those who have few resources and live with very little social capital suffer more. Our housing crisis won't be solved by tweaking at the edges. We need clearer thinking about why more people today have fewer viable options to find and keep a home. Housing is one part of the solution. But we need "thick" community where we learn to care more about one another and have a reviving of compassion for people who have become permanent nomads in our prosperous city. #homelessness #costoflivingcrisis #roughsleeping #homeforall