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“The data tells the painful truth: The number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness is trending upward across most racial, ethnic and gender subgroups, with people of color overrepresented among them. In addition, the ranks of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness are unduly populated by survivors of domestic violence, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Nationwide, the shortage of affordable housing is wreaking havoc on families of modest means, forcing still more people onto the streets. Nearly two-thirds of renters with low-incomes face ‘severe cost burdens,’ meaning they spend more than half their income on rent and utilities, according to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. Many neighborhoods, both liberal and conservative, oppose plans to build affordable housing in their communities. Around the country, exclusionary zoning raises rents by limiting the housing supply. The cost of living is rising while the minimum wage in most parts of the country remains stagnant. And the rising cost of rental housing is not reflected in federal rental housing assistance estimates.”

Some contrasts are apparent: Senate spending bill seeks to fully renew housing vouchers and add more for foster youth and veterans. House bill would cut the number of housing vouchers. Senate bill expands homelessness assistance by $259 million, fund more permanent supportive housing, and help grantees leverage mainstream health care resources for supportive services. House bill provides an increase above FY24 levels not sufficient to cover renewals or new projects. Senate bill provides regulatory flexibilities that enable vouchers to better serve youth transitioning from foster care, people with disabilities, and people experiencing homelessness, and expands tribal access to homelessness grants. House bill prohibits HUD from implementing many equity efforts and would enable providers to deny shelter to LGBTQ people. https://lnkd.in/ePwWXzGq

It’s time to start talking about the companies that are part of the problem and the organisations who endorse them. The UK is currently experiencing a housing crisis, with many people struggling to find a safe and stable home: Homelessness More than 250,000 households in Great Britain are experiencing homelessness. Temporary accommodation Over 112,000 households in England are living in temporary accommodation, which is often expensive and unsuitable. Rough sleeping Rough sleeping is increasing in England, with a 27% increase from the previous year. Social housing Only 9,561 social homes were built in England last year, while 22,023 were sold or demolished. Discrimination People on low incomes, people of color, those with disabilities, refugees, single parents, and LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be affected by the housing crisis. Cost of homelessness Homelessness is devastating and dangerous, with people experiencing homelessness having a shorter average lifespan than the general population.

Thank you, Dr. Melanie M. Doucet, for helping us envision a future where young people feel heard, supported, and empowered. I encourage everyone to take a moment to read this article and learn more about Dr. Melanie M. Doucet’s impactful, collaborative work on the Equitable Standards for Transitions to Adulthood for Youth in Care Evaluation Model with the CWLC. Those of us who are working with young people in and from the child welfare system can and must do better. https://lnkd.in/drdyM9Zi

The number of women experiencing homelessness has surged by 88% in the past decade, and systemic gender inequalities are a major factor. It’s time to make a change. The Women’s Housing Movement is here to address these challenges head-on. From innovative methods to count women’s homelessness to developing national accreditation for supported accommodations, we are committed to transforming the landscape for homeless women. Why do we need the Women’s Housing Movement? 🏠 Only 11.1% of accommodation is single-gender, leaving many women without safe housing options. 🔍 Systemic inequalities are often overlooked in service design and delivery. 🤝 Our movement is a platform for collaboration, sharing best practices, and creating impactful solutions. Join us! The Strategic Network is a national forum where we coordinate efforts to drive systemic change and support women experiencing homelessness. We need your expertise to build collective knowledge, influence change, and develop best practices. 🔗 Get Involved! Connect with practitioners across sectors, exchange ideas, and contribute to our shared work plan. The network meets quarterly and is open to anyone with the skills and capacity to make a difference. Contact Victoria Tomlinson at ARK for more information and to join the fight against women’s homelessness.

This is a good report, however nowhere in the report is renumeritaion as a Lived Experience Person raised or mentioned. This is a gap/systematic issues to be working in this space. Often doing this work voluntarily, through raising awareness in advocacy, self funding training for upskilling and attending events as we don't all have support or sponsorship to attend financially, this constrains where we can show up, even when working in projects, especially during Homelessness Week. Allow for a broad cross section of diversity amongst Lived Experience Peers in the Homelessness sector now that more people are impacted. Inclusivity could look at the whole package for engaging with Lived Experience to open a pathway for emerging opportunities 👣💌🙏 #livedexperience #advocacy #Inclusion #framework #income #employment #opportunities #homelessness #burnout https://lnkd.in/gSmEhuJv

🏠 🤍 I am a strong believer that understanding women’s homelessness is crucial. 👇 I came across the article (lower) which discusses women’s homelessness …. from sleeping rough to facing overstretched waiting lists for social housing, women are disproportionately affected by the #housing crisis. Their unique needs often go unrecognized, making it essential to shed light on this pressing issue. Women experiencing homelessness encounter distinct challenges, such as heightened risks of violence and exploitation. By acknowledging these challenges and advocating for tailored solutions, we can work towards a more inclusive and effective approach to ending homelessness. #Policy that address the specific needs of women in the housing crisis ensures that #women contibute and are part of society. #Homelessness #WomenEmpowerment #HousingCrisis #SocialJustice #gender #africa #leadership #Understanding #policyanalysis #land #governance #parliament #municipal Gertrude Rose Gamwera Buyinga Alwaleed Philanthropies https:

This Women's History Month we're reflecting on women's experience with homelessness. Did you know: - Due to the wage gap, women build wealth less quickly than men. That means necessities like rent take a larger toll on women's housing stability. - Individual women- those not accompanied by family or partners- are increasingly facing homelessness. In 2019, individual women made up almost 30% of the unhoused population in the U.S. - Trauma and abuse have been self-reported as the cause of housing instability in 80% of women experiencing homelessness. Check out this article to learn more: https://loom.ly/449VH0A #AeonMN #HomeChangesEverything #AffordableHousing #WomensHistoryMonth

Housing is a Human Right!