Housing California

The Housing California team wishes you and yours a warm, restful, and happy holiday season.🌲 Our offices are closed from December 25 through January 1st, as we support our team in taking some well-deserved time off. We look forward to our continued work together in 2025.

National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day (12/21) reminds us that homelessness is not just a statistic. It’s a human tragedy. Homelessness, especially for those living outdoors, leads to death for people who were loved, who mattered, and whose loss diminishes us all. While our shared work often focuses on differing opinions about how to resource systems to address the crises of housing affordability and homelessness, this day calls us to reflect deeply. How can we meet the immediate and urgent needs of those without shelter? How can we ensure no one is left behind to endure the dangerous consequences of homelessness? As we work toward long-term housing solutions, we must commit to redirecting power, focus, and resources to meet people where they are, with dignity and urgency. Honoring the memory of those we’ve lost means embracing our shared responsibility—no matter the discomfort or inconvenience to our status quo—to create a future where no one dies without a home. Memorial events will be hosted throughout California this week. Search for one in your area, comment below with local or regional events you are connected to, and visit https://lnkd.in/gRKn5sSm to explore more tools and resources.

We’re thrilled to unveil the 2025 Housing California Annual Conference session lineup! 🎉 With 65+ workshops, roundtable discussions, and deep-dive learning labs, this year’s sessions will focus on implementation strategies, equity-centered policymaking, building stronger coalitions, and driving transformative narrative change. Join us March 5-7 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento for three days of networking, learning, and collaboration. Explore session titles and descriptions across all seven conference tracks today! https://lnkd.in/g2MpWdyD #HousingCA2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s Election 2024 webinar! Your participation and thoughtful questions remind us how much work there is to do and the collective effort it will take to achieve change. Here’s a snapshot of the insights shared by our incredible panelists: Marc Dones (BHHI Policy Director) reflected on the shift toward punitive homelessness policies and the racial justice implications of these approaches: 📜 "We’re seeing a return to policies that seek to punish our way out of this problem, even though the data shows that doesn’t work. Public health approaches are much more cost-effective and often end the problem before it begins." Chione Flegal (Housing California Executive Director) discussed how housing advocates can rebuild public trust and strengthen coalitions: 🗳️ "Winning on the ballot is hard, incredibly expensive, and brings together a powerful group of players ready to dump money into solutions that protect their interests. The housing community needs to be more equipped to work across sectors to build alliances." Marcy Thompson (National Alliance to End Homelessness Policy & Programs VP) provided insight on federal policy navigation: 📜 "People in decision-making roles don’t know what they don’t know….we need to educate an arm with as much factual information as possible and use things they find most important to get through the door." This discussion reinforced the urgent need to advance evidence-based policies and solutions rooted in racial and housing justice. Thank you for being part of this critical conversation. Check back next week for a recording of the event: https://lnkd.in/gabRwayJ

Starting at 12PM today! Join Housing California’s Executive Director, Chione Flegal, and other leading experts in a timely webinar hosted by UCSF Benioff Homelessness & Housing Initiative. They’ll explore the implications of the 2024 election on homelessness policy, funding, and solutions for the West Coast and beyond. Don’t miss this important conversation—there’s still time to register: https://lnkd.in/gabRwayJ

How will the 2024 election shape the future of homelessness policy and funding on the West Coast and beyond? Tomorrow, join the UCSF Benioff Homelessness & Housing Initiative for a timely discussion featuring leading experts, including Housing California’s Executive Director, Chione Flegal. Together, they will explore the implications of the election, challenges in delivering evidence-based services, and strategies for advancing effective solutions. 🗓 Wednesday, December 11, 2024 🕛 12–1 PM PST 💻 Virtual (Zoom) Register and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gabRwayJ

Scholarships are available for our 2025 Annual Conference at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento on March 5-7, 2025! Apply by December 16 here: https://lnkd.in/gU6bjQWy  #HousingCA2025

Nominations for the Housing Justice Awards close tomorrow, November 22! This is your opportunity to recognize individuals dedicated to housing justice and equity in California. Submit your nominations today and help us celebrate those working to create homes, health, and prosperity for all. Learn more and nominate via the link here: https://lnkd.in/gcygwuSm  #HousingJusticeAwards #HousingCA

📢 Early Bird Registration is LIVE for the 2025 Housing California Conference! This year’s theme, “Solidarity in Action: Building Power to Transform Communities,” will guide our vision and work. Register by Jan 10 to get early bird savings! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/giAxyRyF #HousingCA2025

Great news! You now have more time to recognize the champions of housing justice. The nomination deadline for the Housing Justice Awards has been extended to Friday, November 22! If you know someone who’s making a real impact on housing justice in California, nominate them today. Let’s honor the leaders creating homes, health, and prosperity for all. Learn more and nominate via the link here: https://lnkd.in/gcygwuSm  #HousingJusticeAwards #HousingCA