Why does the Point in Time Count matter?
🏠 tells about people’s characteristics (race, disability status, age, etc)
🏠 tells us where people are staying and how long
🏠 tells us if the strategies we are using to end homelessness are working
and more:
https://t.co/H8UhWixKpf
"We know that most homelessness is driven by economic forces. The vast majority of people who become homeless could be easily housed if there were housing that they could afford on their income," says @MKushel:
https://t.co/eQ1As29Vj3
“Opponents of Housing First need to look at the research - we know it works. We didn’t come up with this idea — we listened to people experiencing homelessness.”
- @christyrespress of @PathwaysDC#TheHillHomelessness
"A comprehensive approach to curb homelessness incorporates primary care, mental health, housing, education, employment, life skills, community building, animal-assisted therapy, cultural competency, spirituality, & multiculturalism"
https://t.co/TMMurE9jCz
What does it look like to be on the brink of homelessness?
"Little wants a real job & has to believe he’ll find one, eventually. But his story is a reminder of how misleading the rosy economic statistics can be at a time of mind-boggling income inequality"
https://t.co/RGSyrlwtQQ
What causes homelessness?
🏠 lack of affordable housing
💰 low incomes
🩺 health problems
🚪 domestic violence
🗣️ racial disparities
...and more. Learn about causes of homelessness:
https://t.co/yJcVLdQR6A
"One of the enduring myths about CA's homeless population is that the majority traveled here from other states, seeking generous govt assistance & weather more hospitable to living outdoors. It’s a baseless claim perpetuated by both sides of the aisle"
https://t.co/m6YrWxHVEx
Allowing pets to accompany clients into shelters is a key component of low-barrier entry. 🐶🐾🐱
Check out these ten lessons from the field on how to make your shelter pet-friendly: https://t.co/pZbVJxmPil
NEW TODAY: VA's GPD Program has published a Per Diem Only NOFA for eligible organizations to provide transitional housing beds and/or service centers for Veterans who are homeless or at risk for becoming homeless. Review the NOFA & associated materials at https://t.co/gb5PcJdyhz.
What causes homelessness?
➡️ lack of affordable housing
➡️ health needs
➡️ low incomes
➡️ domestic violence
➡️ racial disparities
Get the facts: https://t.co/yJcVLdQR6A