Upcoming Events for Preventing and Ending Homelessness

This page is updated weekly. It curates virtual and in-person events from our council member agencies and other organizations involved in our mission to prevent and end homelessness.<... Continue Reading →

HUD Releases 2020 AHAR Part 2. Here Are the Key Findings.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently released the 2020 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) Part 2, which provides data on the nation’s shelter system.

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16 Years of SOAR and 100,000 People Helped

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released a report about the impact of the SOAR ... Continue Reading →

Council Discusses Eviction Prevention, the American Rescue Plan, and the Federal Strategic Plan

On Monday, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) held its first meeting under newly-elected leadership to discuss the Biden-Harris administration’s vision for the Federal... Continue Reading →

USICH Elects New Leaders During First Meeting of the Biden Administration

On May 27, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) held its first meeting during the Biden administration and selected new leaders.

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HUD Reaffirms Commitment to Equal Access to Housing, Shelters, and Other Services Regardless of Gender Identity

Yesterday, HUD announced that it is withdrawing the previous administration’s proposed rule that would have weakened the Equal Access Rule. HUD has submitted its action withdrawing that... Continue Reading →

Remarks by USICH Interim Executive Director at the National Alliance to End Homelessness 2021 Virtual Conference

These remarks were delivered by USICH Interim Executive Director Anthony Love at the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ “Ending Homelessness: A Virtual Conference” on March 8-10, 2021. His remarks... Continue Reading →

Summer Council Meeting Reviews Federal Progress on COVID Response Among People Experiencing Homelessness

This year’s summer Council meeting took place on June 16. 

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USICH and the Federal Response to Homelessness and COVID-19

USICH has worked with federal partners, direct emergency service providers, local governments, public health systems, health care facilities, and the broader homelessness services system to help reduce the... Continue Reading →

Treasury, IRS Launch New Tool to Help Non-filers Register for Economic Impact Payments

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for those who don’t normally... Continue Reading →