Homelessness Update

spotlight on... Data Snapshot — Racial Disparities in Homelessness in the US Most minority groups in the United States experience homelessness at higher rates than Whites, and therefore make up a disproportionate share of the homeless population. A new analysis from the Alliance breaks down these disparities and highlights the need to address racial inequity in any effort to end homelessness.   ​ Read More » Evaluating the New Senate Funding Plan for Homelessness This week, advocates got a first look at the Senate’s proposed FY2019 budget for federal homelessness programs. The new draft from the Senate Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee has some great overall news, including the following investments: $2.6 billion for homeless assistance grants programs, with $80 million targeted toward youth homelessness and $40 million for rapid re-housing for survivors of domestic violence $40 million in new HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers $22.8 billion for tenant-based (Section 8) vouchers The bill does have one concerning flaw: the current draft fails to reauthorize the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH). Unless amended, this would force the agency to shut down in 2020. For this bill to provide a comprehensive response to homelessness, it will require both appropriate investment and efficient coordination of federal resources through USICH. Read More » from the blog Ending Homelessness Today the official blog of the national alliance to end homelessness As Housing Affordability Takes Center Stage, Organizations Take Action on Policy by Mary Gable As results from the 2018 Point-in Time Counts begin to emerge, we see a scattered portrait of homelessness in the United States. While many communities are making progress, homelessness continues to rise elsewhere. Meanwhile, the housing affordability crisis looms large, as wages continue to fall far beneath housing costs. According to the National Low Income […] The post As Housing Affordability Takes Center Stage, Organizations Take Action on Policy appeared first on National Alliance to End Homelessness. Read more » comments » | What Gets Measured Gets Managed by NAEH This guest post was written by Jill Khadduri, Senior Fellow and Principal Associate for Social and Economic Policy at Abt Associates. An old adage tells us, "What gets measured gets managed." That's why, beginning in the early 2000s, communities across the country have routinely collected data on homelessness. Each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban […] The post What Gets Measured Gets Managed appeared first on National Alliance to End Homelessness. Read more » comments » | New Housing Vouchers for Homeless or At-Risk Foster Youth: What They Are and How to Apply by Mindy Mitchell The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced $30 million in new funding for Family Unification Program (FUP) vouchers. FUP vouchers are a vital tool in the fight to end homelessness for families and youth. They can be used to serve families involved in the welfare system as well as young people […] The post New Housing Vouchers for Homeless or At-Risk Foster Youth: What They Are and How to Apply appeared first on National Alliance to End Homelessness. Read more » comments » | About Us The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonprofit, non-partisan, organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States. 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.