Homelessness Update

spotlight on... announcing the 2017 "innovation and excellence" awardees Congratulations to Oxford Street Shelter (Portland, ME), Central City Concern (Portland, OR), and the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, for being named the Alliance’s 2017 Innovation and Excellence awardees. We are honored to recognize these organizations that are developing best practices, exploring new approaches, and creating real results in the effort to end homelessness in their communities! Learn more... Read the full press release  >> The 2018 NATIONAL conference on ending family and youth homelessness Registration is now open for the National Conference on Ending Family and Youth Homelessness, March 1-2, 2018 in Los Angeles, CA. Registration check-in will begin on Wednesday, February 28 at 3 pm. For information on registration, hotels, travel, volunteer opportunities, or to apply for a scholarship to attend the conference click here. Register now >> HOW does Medicaid Impact Veterans Experiencing Homelessness? Although many veterans have healthcare access through the VA, Medicaid is particularly important for those veterans experiencing homelessness. A new issue brief from the Kaiser Family Foundation explores Medicaid’s role for this population, the benefits it has experienced during Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act, and the potential impact to homeless veterans if Medicaid is restructured. Read the brief >> About Us The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to solving the problem of homelessness and preventing its continued growth. Join Us The Alliance is online: on Facebook, on Twitter, on our blog, and on our website! Join the Alliance's online community, and stay up-to-date with homelessness and housing information. www.endhomelessness.org Forward to a Friend Need Technical Assistance? Visit the Center for Capacity Building to learn more about the ways the Center can help your community end homelessness.