Housing Up’s Post

President's Post: In the words of Michael Block, the CEO of All Roads (formerly the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless), "Fighting homelessness can sometimes seem like pushing a big rock up a steep hill. So when there’s good news, it’s great to point it out and build on it." And this is some positive progress to report: https://lnkd.in/gfvYZXtG. The Boulder Chamber's partnership with All Roads in support of the Day Service Center and in creating housing options, like the Bluebird permanent supportive building, are elements of the progress we can make through collaborative efforts to meet the needs of our unhoused population and to address the business and community impacts of homelessness. Let's keep pushing forward!

We have heard from those impacted by inadequate housing and homelessness. Our 2023-2024 Annual Report details our actions addressing the housing crisis, key issues and recommendations for lasting change to ensure everyone's right to housing. Full report: https://bit.ly/454TUEL

Pathlight HOME follows the Housing First approach, a proven model for addressing homelessness by prioritizing access to permanent, stable housing. Once housed, individuals can take advantage of wrap-around services to help support housing stability, employment, and recovery. This approach, compared with the Treatment First model, offers greater long-term housing stability, especially among people experiencing chronic homelessness. Learn more about our mission to end homelessness at https://lnkd.in/eZ4kTvkG.

A Housing First approach to ending homelessness is great for everyone, as a study by the National Low Income Coalition stated, this approach can generate $33,637 per year for the community. The Kitchen, Inc. practices this Housing First approach knowing that this is the first step to ending homelessness.

In this week’s #GuestBlog, Juliet Mountford from Crisis highlights the challanges people experiencing homelessness face in accessing private rentals. With support from TDS, Crisis is funding Housing Access roles and an Innovation Fund to improve affordability and access to quality homes. Learn more about our partnership with Crisis. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eM_rszRu #AffordableHousing #CrisisUK

One of the best ways to tackle homelessness is to prevent it before it even happens. That’s where our Community Bridge program comes in. With support from our generous partners in the community at ENMAX, Community Bridge works with individuals and households to prevent imminent evictions through three kinds of support: ・ Financial education and empowerment ・ Benefits navigation and advocacy ・ Direct financial support including interest-free loans From January to October 2024, we helped ensure 464 individuals wouldn’t lose their homes — with 96% of the people we help staying in their homes long term (after a six-month follow-up). Discover more about how this crucial program ensures those at risk never have to experience homelessness → https://bit.ly/3VHtZgV

In our communities, many individuals face the harsh reality of homelessness every day. As we strive to build a better world, it's crucial to remember those struggling to find a place to stay. The issue of homelessness is multifaceted and deeply concerning. Every person deserves a safe and stable place to call home, yet too many are left without this basic necessity. Together, we can make a difference. Let's work towards creating more affordable housing options, providing support services for those in need, and fostering a sense of community that embraces everyone, regardless of their housing situation. If you're passionate about addressing homelessness and making a positive impact, let's join forces. Together, we can be part of the solution. To learn more about our affordable housing program visit our website.

"Young people have so much success in our programs, and then they move out and they can't afford rent." Our CEO William Bedrossian talks a lot with the youth who stay with us. One thing he's learned is that to actually overcome homelessness long-term, young people need housing at a price that just doesn't exist right now. That feedback is at the center of his vision for affordable for youth housing, where young people overcoming homelessness can live independently at below-market rates for as long as they need to get their feet back under them. The landscape of youth homelessness is very different now than it was when we were founded in 1972, and our new strategic vision will use every tool at our disposal to to help end the crisis.

How do we make the experience of homelessness short? Until we can tackle the root causes of homelessness, we will continue our vital work to make the experience brief. By supporting people to access housing quickly, we prevent prolonged rough sleeping and its harmful effects. Find out more about this key area of our work which support individuals into stable and safe housing: https://ow.ly/2xPz50SrSzl

THIS is why affordable housing is so critical to health, well being, and thriving!