Fred Karnas

[Fred Karnas @fkarnas1]

@shikemore I won’t mention any names but tell “your friend” that I know a guy who I used to live in AZ and now lives in Virginia who sent his daughter to Tulane in New Orleans. So it must be okay.

[Fred Karnas @fkarnas1]

@Richard_S_Cho Amen!!!!!

[Fred Karnas @fkarnas1]

@naehomelessness Nan, The leadership you have provided to NAEH and the movement all these years has been extraordinary. We have not always agreed on emphasis or direction but I never for one moment doubted your commitment to, and passion for, ending homelessness. Thank you for all you have done.

[Fred Karnas @fkarnas1]

@shikemore @EricTars @NLIHC Just the mention of this means a lot to me. Thanks. But how about Louisa Stark, Phoenix resident, long-time advocate, first President of the board of the National Coalition for the Homeless, and founder/ CEO (over 30 years) of the Community Housing Partnership. Or Terry Goddard.

[Fred Karnas @fkarnas1]

and women did not always win the battles, but the stayed the course and I am absolutely certain that because of thier efforts we do not have to repair nearly as much as we might have. I am deeply grateful for their work I look forward to the day when their efforts are honored.

[Fred Karnas @fkarnas1]

Throughout the day, as I have watched the inaugural proceedings, the words of this old folk song have played in my head: "Alleluia, the great storm is over, lift up your wings and fly." No doubt, it will take a while for the devastation of the "great storm" to be cleaned up but

[Fred Karnas @fkarnas1]

are the career federal employees who, often at great personal sacrifice, fought through the trials and tribulations of the past four years to ensure, as best they could, that the policies and programs serving our most vulnerable neighbors were not damaged even more. These men

[Matthew Doherty 🏳️‍🌈 @m_j_doherty]

I & 3 other former Exec Dirs of @USICHgov - @ZLauraJeanne @bjpoppe @fkarnas1 - wanted to make sure that Congress knows that people experiencing homelessness are still at high risk from COVID-19. Communities need more resources to equitably protect & house people.👇 #HousingEquity

[Fred Karnas @fkarnas1]

calculate the value of the staff time spent crafting their statements and donate that amount to Black Lives Matter or other groups fighting on the front lines for social justice. My guess is that represents millions of dollars and it could actually make a difference.

[Fred Karnas @fkarnas1]

I am trying not be cynical about the mountain of “statement” emails piling up in my inbox. I am hoping the authors are sincere in their sympathy for George Floyd’s family and their commitment to racial justice. But I have a suggestion. I want every business and organization to

[Fred Karnas @fkarnas1]

Today a new and promising effort to reform our nation's response to mental illness is being launched. I encourage you to vist https://t.co/R4oPCY9pZA to learn more and support the effort. .#WeAreInseparable

[Fred Karnas @fkarnas1]

@ShamusRoller great list Shamus!!

[Fred Karnas @fkarnas1]

Exactly the right questions! I look forward to the answers. Thanks to all who signed on, especially to my past senator Kyrsten Sinema and my current senator Mark Warner.

[Diane Yentel @dianeyentel]

Thanks @SenSherrodBrown @SenJackReed @SenWarren and all @SenateBanking Ds - we share your concern with USICH Director Marbut rejecting evidence based solutions to homelessness. #HomesEndHomelessness

[Fred Karnas @fkarnas1]

@ShemekkaEbony @dianeyentel Excellent point. Should have highlighted this. Couldn’t agree more.

[Fred Karnas @fkarnas1]

An Open Letter to the New Executive Director of the USCH

Dear Dr. Marbut
Congratulations on your appointment to the role of executive director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. You are about to embark on a role that has the potential to change the lives of

[Fred Karnas @fkarnas1]

for those have guided me along the way. You, too, should heed their guidance.
You have a tough job in a difficult environment but a lot of folks are counting on you. Please do the right thing.

[Fred Karnas @fkarnas1]

is to not be able to afford housing is a sin. Criminalizing those who wish to provide food and clothing to those in need is a sin. Yes, it is that simple. It is a sin. Stop the sinning!
I will confess that it took me some time to learn some of these lessons. I am thankful