Homelessness Update

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO REGISTER INTEREST FOR HUD-VASH vouchers  HUD-VASH vouchers are critical tools in the effort to end veteran homelessness, and Congress has recently extended the deadline to make them available. The new deadline to register interest is December 1, 2017. All interested Public Housing Authorities must register. Please note that PHAs must consult with their partnering VA facility to discuss their intentions of submitting a Registration of Interest. More information on the process of registering can be found in HUD's original notice. Direct inquires should be directed to vash@hud.gov.  For more information » Emergency shelter learning series continues November 9! The next installment of the Emergency Shelter Learning Series takes place November 9, and will address rules and safety issues for shelters that serve single adults. Join Alliance staff and shelter providers who have made the switch to low-barrier models. Learn how to re-examine your rules and shift them to expectations that promote safety. Register here >> Early registration closes soon for national conference on ending family & youth homelessness Have you registered for the 2018 National Conference on Ending Family & Youth Homelessness, taking place March 1-2 in Los Angeles? Don’t delay: early registration closes November 7! Take advantage of a reduced rate, and start making your plans now! Register now >> from the blog Ending Homelessness Today the official blog of the national alliance to end homelessness The Alliance On the Hill for the Rest of 2017 by Steve Berg The Alliance has an aggressive plan for its work with the U.S. Congress through the end of the year.  We want to let you know where we're focusing our efforts, and how you can help. Our Top Priority The Alliance's first priority is HUD's Homeless Assistance account, which includes funding for the Continuum of Care, […] The post The Alliance On the Hill for the Rest of 2017 appeared first on National Alliance to End Homelessness. Read more » comments » | Celebrating Innovation and Excellence by Jasper Vaughn Last week, the National Alliance to End Homelessness proudly presented its 2017 Innovation and Excellence Awards to three deserving honorees at the Alliance's annual Awards Ceremony. Service providers, dedicated sponsors, elected officials, and others gathered together at the Knight Conference Center at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the unique achievements of the awardees. […] The post Celebrating Innovation and Excellence appeared first on National Alliance to End Homelessness. Read more » comments » | Making the Shift Happen in Virginia by NAEH Written by guest blogger, Kendall Cloeter, MSW, Housing Program Administrator for the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Since the beginning of the Virginia Emergency Shelter Learning Community (ELSC) in April, I've had a few thoughts on our catch-phrase "Making Shift Happen." At first I found it inspirational, then regarded it with cynicism. Now, I can […] The post Making the Shift Happen in Virginia appeared first on National Alliance to End Homelessness. 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.