Homelessness Update

Register for the 2018 National Conference on Ending Homelessness We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2018 National Conference on Ending Homelessness and Capitol Hill Day, July 23-25, 2018 at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, DC. For information on registration, hotel and travel discounts, sponsoring the conference, volunteer opportunities, and to apply for a scholarship, click here. Learn More » Webinar: How Homeless Service Providers Can Provide Safe Programs for Survivors of Domestic Violence Survivors of domestic and sexual violence often seek assistance from homeless service providers. It is critical intake staff and case managers are trained to meet their specialized needs. An upcoming webinar from the National Alliance for Safe Housing will teach best practices for discussing safety with survivors of domestic violence. Webinar: Thursday, April 19, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. ET Register » from the blog Ending Homelessness Today the official blog of the national alliance to end homelessness Time for Change: Findings from the SPARC Study on Race and Homelessness by NAEH This guest post was written by Jeffrey Olivet and Marc Dones, lead authors of Supporting Partnerships for Anti-Racist Communities Phase One Report. In recent years, an increasingly urgent dialogue has emerged around race and equity in America. But that dialogue has generally overlooked one of the most visible manifestations of racial inequity: homelessness. Homelessness is not colorblind. People […] The post Time for Change: Findings from the SPARC Study on Race and Homelessness appeared first on National Alliance to End Homelessness. Read more » comments » | In Honor of Dr. King: Exploring the Connection Between Homelessness, Employment, and Civil Rights by Mary Gable The cornerstone of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy is his commitment to guaranteeing civil rights for African Americans. On the 50th anniversary of his death, we recall the intrinsic link between Dr. King's commitment to social justice and a dedication to economic justice. In his searing critique of “the three evils” of racism, poverty, […] The post In Honor of Dr. King: Exploring the Connection Between Homelessness, Employment, and Civil Rights appeared first on National Alliance to End Homelessness. Read more » comments » | Homelessness and Incarceration Are Intimately Linked. New Federal Funding is Available to Reduce the Harm of Both. by Mindy Mitchell Homelessness is intimately linked with the criminal and juvenile justice systems. Almost 50,000 people a year enter homeless shelters immediately after exiting incarceration. And people returning from jail or prison face barriers to finding stable housing and employment due to legal restrictions and discrimination against those with criminal records. People experiencing homelessness can also get […] The post Homelessness and Incarceration Are Intimately Linked. New Federal Funding is Available to Reduce the Harm of Both. appeared first on National Alliance to End Homelessness. Read more » comments » | About Us The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonprofit, non-partisan, organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States. 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.