Homelessness declines nationally, see where your state stands.

Alliance Online News View in browser www.endhomelessness.org Wednesday, November 23, 2016 spotlight on... Homelessness decreases in Maryland On a single night in 2016, 549,928 people experienced homelessness in the United States, according to the recently released U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development report. This marks a 2.6 percent decrease from last year, largely due to increases in permanent housing options rather than temporary placements. Read the full report and see how your state ranked. Find your local numbers » Apply Now for the Transatlantic Practice Exchange Applications are now open for the 2017 Transatlantic Practice Exchange, and are due on Monday, December 18, 2017. The Exchange is an opportunity for five homeless service providers to spend up to two weeks researching responses to homelessness in the UK. The Exchange is a partnership between the Alliance, Homeless Link, and the Oak Foundation. Read more about why you should apply on our blog. Apply for the Exchange » ENHANCED PROTECTIONS FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has published the final rule implementing housing protections under the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA). It guarantees core protections across HUD programs to ensure that no one is denied assistance, evicted, or has their assistance terminated because of their status as a victim of domestic violence. The 2013 VAWA legislation and resulting final rule go into effect December 16. Read the More » alliance events aging in place: integrating health and housing Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Register for Community Catalyst's webinar on the growing research and recognition that the aging population requires a more effective integration of housing and healthcare. Speakers will highlight the impact affordable housing has on seniors' ability to remain housed. Register » from the blog Ending Homelessness Today the official blog of the national alliance to end homelessness Application Open for the 2017 Transatlantic Practice Exchange by Anna Blasco Homeless service providers in the US can now apply to participate in the 2017 Transatlantic Practice Exchange! Read more » comments » | Take Rapid Re-housing Practice to the Next Level by Cynthia Nagendra Communities around the country are implementing extremely successful rapid re-housing practice for a wide range of populations experiencing homelessness. As communities are investing more in rapid re-housing, several have taken rapid re-housing practice to the next level. While practice is improving, especially in communities with experienced providers, many communities and programs still need to standardize their practice. Read more » comments » | Insights on Homelessness from Across the Pond by Anna Blasco This year five homeless service providers from the United States, and five from the United Kingdom had the opportunity to study an innovative practice on the other side of the Atlantic. The experience is fascinating and eye-opening for all of the participants, who gain a new perspective on their work. Read more » comments » | About Us The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to solving the problem of homelessness and preventing its continued growth. Join Us The Alliance is online: on Facebook, on Twitter, on our blog, and on our website! Join the Alliance's online community, and stay up-to-date with homelessness and housing information. www.endhomelessness.org Forward to a Friend Need Technical Assistance? Visit the Center for Capacity Building to learn more about the ways the Center can help your community end homelessness.