Posts in: "Fighting Homelessness"
Be The One To Care For Those Experiencing Homelessness
United Way's Director of Ending Homelessness shares about his friend Rex, an inspirational guy who decided he cared too much to keep walking by. Read Article
Positive Exchanges
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Generous companies like Starbucks, Alaska Airlines, AT&T, Microsoft,… Read Article
Not Invisible
Feeling invisible is persistent for people experiencing homelessness. We need to remember the importance of really SEEING people who are homeless. And we can. Read Article
Why the need for data collecting for people experiencing homelessness
Imagine this…you’re homeless for the first time and you go to a local agency seeking help. You’re embarrassed, you’re scared, and you have no idea what to expect. The agency staff are calming and empathetic. And then they start asking you questions…lots of questions. About your situation, about your family, and about things that at that moment don’t feel all that important. Read Article
The Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness.
Ten years ago a group of individuals representing nonprofits, philanthropy,… Read Article
Success Story: Roel – Homelessness Is Not Hopeless
A day before he turned 7, Roel’s mom… Read Article
Predicting Foster Youth Homelessness
New report reveals indicators that can predict which… Read Article
Smarter, Less Expensive, More Humane
Well it turns out that ending homelessness is as simple as getting people into homes. Read Article
Tents, tents, everywhere tents…
I don’t know about you but it sure seems like I’m seeing more and more people in our community struggling with homelessness. I’m particularly struck by the number of tents that I see – under bridges, on sidewalks, set-up on greenbelts, and on and on. Read Article