Federal Agencies Set a Path to End Homelessness among American Indians and Alaska Natives

11/16/2015 by Lindsay Knotts

Earlier this month, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness and seven other Federal agencies signed an historic memorandum of understanding to implement strategies that set a path to... Continue Reading →

First Lady Michelle Obama Releases Video Encouraging Landlords to Help End Veteran Homelessness

11/05/2015 by USICH News

First Lady Michelle Obama released a video to landlords today encouraging them to help communities across the country end Veteran homelessness.

“You all have the power... Continue Reading →

Council Confronts Racial Disparities in Homelessness, Reducing Criminal Justice System Involvement

11/05/2015 by Matthew Doherty, Executive Director

On October 21, our Chair, Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, convened the quarterly meeting of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. At the meeting, Council members confronted important... Continue Reading →

Federal Partners Announce Availability of Program Support for State Medicaid-Housing Agency Partners

11/04/2015 by USICH News

The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in partnership with national... Continue Reading →

Aligning Hearts, Heads, and Budgets to End Chronic Homelessness in 2017

11/02/2015 by Richard Cho, Deputy Director

As the FY 2016 budget process moves forward, there could be good news for our efforts to end homelessness, and in particular, ending chronic homelessness. Deputy Director Richard Cho walks... Continue Reading →

Engaging Landlords to End Veteran Homelessness: Seattle/King County Shares What They’ve Learned

10/22/2015 by Dawn Barrett, King County Regional Veterans Initiative

Seattle is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, with a rental market vacancy rate of just two percent in several cities throughout King County. Like many... Continue Reading →

Five Resources You Should Know About on Domestic Violence

10/19/2015 by Diane Kean

Domestic violence is one of the leading causes of family homelessness. Individuals and their children are often faced with a heart-wrenching choice – remain in a dangerous situation or... Continue Reading →

A Movement is Building to End Youth Homelessness: A Recap of the True Colors Summit

10/16/2015 by Jasmine Hayes

Last month, the True Colors Fund Forty to None Summit convened in Houston, Texas. Policy Director Jasmine Hayes shares the highlights and discusses our vision for... Continue Reading →

Leading By Example on Human Rights of People Experiencing Homelessness

10/13/2015 by Eric Tars and Liz Osborn

The steps we are taking to address homelessness in ways that promote, protect, and respect human rights matter, not just in the U.S., but around the globe. Read... Continue Reading →