American Indians/Alaska Natives are disproportionately affected by homelessness, yet they are least likely to be referred to or accepted into housing programs. Colleen Ecohawk, Director of the Chief... Continue Reading →
After 100-Day Challenge to build a better coordinated community response, rural communities focus on strategies for sustainability.
Continue Reading →A new report explains how stronger linkages between workforce and homelessness services means a better overall response system.
Continue Reading →With its comprehensive reach across urban, suburban, and rural communities alike, the education system can play a pivotal role in preventing experiences of homelessness, providing critical school-based supports to... Continue Reading →
On April 26, the 19 federal member agencies of the Council came together to review the Council’s progress in FY 2017, and discuss the federal strategic plan to prevent and... Continue Reading →
Former USICH Executive Director Barbara Poppe recently completed this study with Your Way Home in Montgomery County, PA, to help develop a community-wide homelessness and eviction prevention strategy. ... Continue Reading →
After attending a Housing First Partner's Conference, our policy director Lindsay Knotts walked away with a few key messages to share with partners in the work to... Continue Reading →
A more holistic, coordinated approach between law enforcement, social service agencies, business and community leaders, and housing providers is required to reduce homelessness; the Chief of Police for... Continue Reading →
A local leader in the work to end homelessness in central New York explains how a racial equity initiative shaped service delivery and decision-making locally to better... Continue Reading →
A recent forum organized by the Region VIII FRICH in Utah, focused on strengthening support for transition-aged youth experiencing homelessness.
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