Homelessness Update

This year, the Alliance is thankful for all of our friends, allies, and partners who are united in the mission to end homelessness. We are so grateful for your tireless effort and support, and we wish each of you a safe and happy Thanksgiving! new report sheds light on youth homelessness in america  A new report by Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago and Voices of Youth Count contributes to a growing understanding of the broad and hidden challenge of youth homelessness and housing instability. Missed Opportunities: Youth Homelessness in America reinforces that there is disproportionate risk for homelessness and housing instability among key groups of young people, and it underscores the critical needs for prevention, early intervention services, and multi-system responses to youth homelessness.   Read the full report >> MORE communities report success on veteran homelessness In recent weeks, even more communities have announced that they have effectively ended veteran homelessness. Please join the Alliance in congratulating the following communities: the city of Atlanta the Kansas City region (including Kansas City, MO; Kansas City, KS; and Independence, MO) Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, PA Kent County, MI Congratulations! Know the facts on veteran homelessness >> deadline extended for 2018 snap E&T learning academy The USDA Food and Nutrition Service has extended the deadline to apply for the 2018 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Employment and Training Program (SNAP E&T) Learning Academy. The new deadline is December 4. This course helps SNAP program participants gain job skills that prepare them to build SNAP E&T programs in their communities and beyond. For more information on how to apply, visit the SNAP to Skills website.  Apply here >> 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.