Looking Back, Looking Forward: How USICH and the Biden Administration Are Addressing Homelessness

After several years of rising homelessness, through two years of unprecedented federal investment, we as a nation have begun to bend the curve.

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HUD and VA Award $25M to Support 2,308 HUD-VASH Vouchers

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently awarded $25.4 million to 99 public housing agencies (PHAs) to support 2,308 ... Continue Reading →

HUD Awards $24.7M to Help PHAs Provide Housing for People With Disabilities

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced $24.7 million for 98 local public housing authorities (PHAs) to help them provide permanent affordable housing for non-elderly... Continue Reading →

USICH Announces Webinar for “All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness”

Last month, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) released All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness.

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USICH Director’s Remarks on Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day

Today, USICH Executive Director Jeff Olivet provided remarks at a Homeless Persons' Memorial Day event at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

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After Halting Rapid Rise in Homelessness, Biden-Harris Administration Announces Plan to Reduce Homelessness 25% by 2025

“All In” Is the Most Comprehensive Federal Plan to Systemically Prevent Homelessness and Address Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Homelessness

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“Inequity is All Too Clear in Chicago”: USICH Visits Illinois

This week, U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) Executive Director Jeff Olivet traveled to Chicago to meet with state and local officials, service providers, and people experiencing homelessness... Continue Reading →

USICH Visits California, Colorado, and Hawaii to Meet With Mayors, Service Providers, and People Experiencing Homelessness

Homelessness, and the response to this national crisis, is different in every community.

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VA Announces New SSVF and GPD Funding to Address Veteran Homelessness

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced several FY 2024 funding opportunities to help veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness through the following federal programs:<... Continue Reading →

New Data Shows 11% Decline in Veteran Homelessness Since 2020—the Biggest Drop in 5+ Years

Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) announced preliminary results of the 2022... Continue Reading →