Housing Narrative Lab’s Post

Understanding Homelessness in Toronto Homelessness is an urgent issue in our community, and it's crucial to grasp its complexities to effectively tackle it. Take a look at this insightful article from The Toronto Star, which sheds light on the difficulties faced by homeless youth in our city. By comprehending their experiences, we can advocate for improved support systems and resources. #TorontoCommunity #HomelessnessAwareness #YouthHomelessness

On any given night in LA County, an estimated 75,312 people experience homelessness. Measure A is a new ballot measure that would continue funding for homeless services and provide new funding for affordable housing. Find out more about Measure A today at measureafacts.com. #MeasureA #AffordableHousing #HomelessServices #LACommunity #HousingForAll #MentalHealthSupport

It's incredibly helpful when communities can learn from others doing good work. Once faced with a ballooning unsheltered population, Houston is now a national beacon of success for eradicating homelessness. Housing first + support services is how we can solve homelessness in San Diego, too. #housingfirst #housingsolveshomelessness #homelessnessissolvable https://lnkd.in/gEnn2m8v

I have been doing some initial research about the housing sector and a key and recurring challenge in many global cities is the limited access to affordable housing. I have particularly focused on reading more about homelessness, and a few notes on this from my preliminary research: 1. Homelessness is misunderstood and complex. It is often seen as a nuisance and a problem to solve, rather than thinking about homeless people as humans. Recently, I attended a presentation where the presenter wrote in their slides, this is what we are doing to "address homelessness". The language is key here, the correct statement would have been this is what we are doing to "help homeless people." 2. Criminals can be homeless, BUT homeless people aren't criminals. Please watch the video linked to see what I mean in the case of New York. 3. Because 1 and 2 are true, we tend to create solutions that don't work (provide homeless people with temporary beds when they need communities and/or places that they can own) or we use enforcement to evict them (if we provide inadequate solutions, do we expect the person to accept the solution that doesn't meet their needs?) The video below by NY Times is titled "Criminalizing Homelessness Won't Make It Go Away". It showcases the humans on the streets of New York and asks them why they are in their current predicament. Majority of them lost their jobs and couldn't afford to pay rent anymore. The whole video is worth watching but picking out a small part of the transcript at minute 2:01 where Robert says "I had 72 hours to get off the [my landlord's] property, and I became homeless. I don't want to be out here. I don't have anywhere to go" #housing #homelessness https://lnkd.in/dxtStNbP

"People end up homeless for all kinds of reasons, but the leading cause of homelessness is the lack of affordable housing... By stigmatizing homelessness, we point the fingers at people on the street who cannot fix the affordable housing crisis." With the rapid rise in rents and housing prices along with a sharp increase in the cost of living in recent years, many in our communities are just one unexpected medical bill, one car repair, or a missed paycheck away from losing their homes. And once someone loses their housing stability and falls into homelessness, it is extremely difficult to climb back out. Stigmatizing and criminalizing homelessness makes it even harder. Please hear me when I say that there is a clear urgency to take action towards fixing our affordable housing crisis. We have to work together to remove barriers and support building abundant housing that is affordable at all income-levels. Let’s start by asking our neighbors, our city leaders, our legislators and ourselves, “What can we do to help solve our housing problem?” Our communities can't fully thrive until ALL of us have access to decent and affordable housing! #affordablehousing #homelessness #housingcrisis https://lnkd.in/gYab3f-P

Through our Crossroads to Justice strategic plan, the Minnesota Interagency Council on Homelessness committed to five bold Results that will drive significant movement towards housing, racial and health justice.   Result 2 states, “Homelessness is prevented whenever possible, and services and supports are provided to ensure no one returns to homelessness.”     Three key Strategies support this Result:  🔑 Improve access to resources for households to sustain their housing.  🔑 Support people in transitions so they do not leave government funded or operated systems into homelessness.   🔑 Use data to target resources more effectively.      Learn more – including how we’re measuring success and holding ourselves accountable – at https://lnkd.in/gMhcuypY #CrossroadsToJustice #housing #Minnesota #homelessness #endhomelessness

If you have 7 min, decent highlights of the report. Families discussed starting at 2:30+ 18% increase in homelessness counts in 2024 following a 12% increase in 2023. 66% of families are children without housing. All parts of US affected.

#homelesslife #homelessawareness #prepper In this eye-opening video, we uncover the dysfunctional system that keeps people homeless and share survival tips for those who are homeless or about to be homeless. Learn about the corruption within the homeless industrial complex and lack of plans to end homelessness. This video delves into the dysfunctional system that perpetuates homelessness, exposing corruption and offering survival tips for those struggling to find affordable housing solutions because they’re about to be homeless

Stuart's examination of homelessness management strategies—from 'Rabble Management' to 'Recovery Management'—highlights a pivotal shift in how we address urban homelessness. By focusing on rehabilitation rather than displacement, we can foster a more compassionate and effective approach. This raises a crucial question: How can our cities adopt policies that not only manage but also mitigate homelessness through supportive and inclusive strategies? The importance of reimagining our approach to homelessness is clear, but the path forward requires collaboration, innovation, and empathy. #Homelessness #UrbanPolicy #SocialJustice #CommunitySupport #Rehabilitation #InclusiveSociety #EmpathyInAction #PolicyChange #SocialImpact #UrbanDevelopment

The reality is that homelessness is rarely a choice but rather the result of a complex set of circumstances. Many individuals facing homelessness are actively seeking stable housing but struggle due to barriers like high costs, lack of affordable housing, and systemic issues. Dive Deeper: https://lnkd.in/gwe-Ng9Q #homelessnessawareness #mythbusting #endhomelessness #allchicago #challengemisconceptions