THE WIN APP: Featured APP of the Day!!
In January 2023, the WIN What I Need mobile app was the featured App of the Day – selected by leading software site, App of the Day! OCLA Founder, Dr.…
Making Progress on Homelessness, Thanks to Federal Initiatives
So these past few weeks, it was good to see two announcements indicating that homelessness systems in many communities worked to move tens of thousands of Americans from homelessness into housing throughout 2022. Here’s what was accomplished, and what these […]
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New Report Examines Older Adult Exits from Homelessness
The Alliance’s latest report, Connecting Older Adults to Housing: Examining Disparities analyzes the different ways in which older adults exit homelessness by race, ethnicity, gender, age, and shelter status. Based on 2018 data from the Vulnerability Index Service Prioritization Decision […]
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What Can (and Can’t) Local Government Do to Address Homelessness?
More and more, local governments like cities, towns, and counties are finding themselves at the forefront of the homelessness crisis. Who do you call when you need a pothole fixed, or to report a downed tree branch? Local government. Similarly, […]
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New Federal Data Shows Continued Increases in Chronic and Unsheltered Homelessness, Reductions for Families, Youth, and Veterans
In light of the unprecedented economic strain caused by COVID-19, combined with a severe and prolonged nationwide affordable housing crisis, the numbers buck predictions that homelessness would skyrocket during the pandemic. The progress for specific populations illustrates that federal resources, […]
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Dirty Dozen Meanest Cities in the US
The National Coalition for the Homeless has been shocked by the number of cities engaged in raiding encampments of people who are otherwise unhoused, throwing away valuables (medications, food, personal or historical papers) of those without anywhere e…
NCH Demands an End to the Cruel Policies of Making it Illegal to be Without Housing in the US.
Homes Not Sweeps Actions Continue September 6 – 11, 2022 The National Coalition for the Homeless is declaring the first week of September a Homes Not Sweeps Week of Action. We will host demonstrators, protests, and marches across the nation to ca…
LA City Council Votes To Outlaw Homeless Camps Near Schools, Day Care Centers
The 11-3 vote came after a tense meeting interrupted by protesters, resulting in one arrest and two police officers getting injured.
Rising Rents and Inflation Are Likely Increasing Low-Income Families’ Risk of Homelessness
Rising rents and persistent inflation increase the risk for people becoming homeless and serve as barriers to people who are trying to exit homelessness. In a 2020 study, researchers at the U.S. Government Accountability Office estimated that “a $100 increase […]
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DA blasts Sacramento leaders for failing to enforce ban on homeless blocking sidewalks
Police are “simply not issuing citations” for homeless camps blocking sidewalks or camping illegally, city attorney told Thien Ho.
‘Bittersweet milestone’: Loaves & Fishes marks four decades serving Sacramento’s homeless
The organization serves more than 10,000 people annually.
‘Bittersweet milestone’: Loaves & Fishes marks four decades serving Sacramento’s homeless
The organization serves more than 10,000 people annually.
Sacramento clears homeless camps from City Hall, violating judge’s order
The city cleared the camps Friday and Monday morning
Sacramento clears homeless camps from City Hall, violating judge’s order
The city cleared the camps Friday and Monday morning
Fight over Sacramento homeless camps between District Attorney, Mayor Steinberg escalates
The district attorney sent the letter to Mayor Steinberg Monday.
As heat wave approaches, federal judge orders Sacramento to halt homeless camp sweeps
The order stops the city from conducting homeless sweeps for the next 14 days.
As heat wave approaches, federal judge orders Sacramento to halt homeless camp sweeps
The order stops the city from conducting homeless sweeps for the next 14 days.
