Entryway’s Post

It's Not Just About Moving Boxes, It's About Moving Hearts. We Believe In Lifting Our Community As We Rise. 🌟❤️ • 📦 #MovingWithPurpose #CommunitySupport #Moving #ProfessionalMovers #MovingPros #SmoothMoves #PasoRobles #SantaMaria #SloWineCountry #CentralCoast #RealEstateMovers • • "Why Is It Austin That It's So Important For You To Give Back To The Community That You Live In? Well, I Think, You Know, As We Define Ourselves As A Pillar In The Community And A Community That Has Helped Us Grow And Prosper And Supported Us, I Mean, When You're Choosing To Work With Central Coast Moving, You're Really Choosing A Local Business. And That Means A Lot To Me. And When You Are Growing A Business, It's Easy To Forget About The People Around You And Your Friends And Your Family. That Attributed To The Success As Well As The Community. And I Think It's Really Important To Value Those People And Value The Community. And When You Do Get Opportunities Presented To You, You Just Take Advantage Of 'em. Just Do It Without Even Questioning. What Does It Make You Feel That You And The Guys Coming Over Here And Helping Out The Homeless Situation In Our Community? It's Truly Amazing What Wendy And Her Team Have Done. You Know, I've Gotten To Know Her Team Pretty Well And They're Amazing Partner In The Community And Working Together, It Just Truly Made Me Feel Like I'm Part Of Something Bigger. There's Others In Our Industry That I've Partnered With, Domestic Violence And I Felt Like Just The Homelessness And Whatnot Was Also A Big Issue In Our Area. And There Was Someone That Needed To Be A Supporter Of That, Especially In The Moving Industry. Like We're Moving Tons Of People. And On The Reverse Side Of That, You Know, Moving Is A Luxury And So A Lot Of These People, You Know, Work With ECHO, They Probably Can't Afford Movers And Whatnot. And When There Ever Is An Opportunity To Help ECHO, We Definitely Jump On It. And As Well As The San Luis Obispo County As Well. Anything ECHO Shelter Ever Needs, We'd Love To Be A Partner In Their Success."

It started with a simple idea: what if no one facing homelessness was without a place to turn? At our South West regional day, we heard how Freedom Community Alliance is making that vision a reality in North Devon. Their housing team works alongside the council (in the same building!) to create a seamless system of support: 6 emergency pods*, short-term housing, longer-term solutions, and move-on accommodation for those in need. And here’s where it gets even better: those emergency pods? They were produced and delivered by another one of our partners, Amazing Grace Spaces, who also build innovative modular housing. Together with Green Pastures, they’ve opened a women’s house—a safe haven for 5 ladies rebuilding their lives after rehab, prison, or the streets. This is what happens when compassion and innovation come together. (*Emergency pods are temporary shelters providing immediate support to those in crisis.)

President's Post: In the words of Michael Block, the CEO of All Roads (formerly the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless), "Fighting homelessness can sometimes seem like pushing a big rock up a steep hill. So when there’s good news, it’s great to point it out and build on it." And this is some positive progress to report: https://lnkd.in/gfvYZXtG. The Boulder Chamber's partnership with All Roads in support of the Day Service Center and in creating housing options, like the Bluebird permanent supportive building, are elements of the progress we can make through collaborative efforts to meet the needs of our unhoused population and to address the business and community impacts of homelessness. Let's keep pushing forward!

Impressed with @Spencer Cox’s strong stance on Utah’s evolving policy on homelessness. Outcomes matter. The Governor’s challenge is for nonprofits working in the space to be accountable for the millions of dollars spent on ongoing homeless services. Organizations must demonstrate how the everyday outputs (nights housed, meals served, medical services offered) directly result in life changing outcomes. The people served by our organizations in 2024 should be on a positive trajectory. It is not okay to create perpetual dependence on government funding. Nonprofits that focus on homelessness, substance abuse, criminal recidivism, etc have to be be held to a higher standard for the time, services, and dollars spent. Are we changing lives? Are we truly empowering our fellow humans with the tools, resources and healthy behaviors they must have in order to thrive? Prove it with data. I’m proud to work for a nonprofit that does exactly this - values and exemplifies accountability and self-sufficiency. We steward funds responsibly by targetting outcomes. We save lives by changing behaviors. The Other Side Academy & The Other Side Village. I believe our fellow service providers can do the same. Do the research to demonstrate how your outputs drive life changing outcomes. Together we can do better, reach more people in need, steward funds responsibly, and make long lasting impacts!!

Remember when borrowing a cup of sugar from a neighbor was normal? Now, it feels like we’ve lost that sense of community. We’ve become so disconnected, caught up in our own worlds, that many of us don’t even know the people living next door. This growing isolation isn’t just about sugar; it’s about losing the bonds that hold us together. Imagine what could happen if we started reaching out again—building relationships. That’s the beauty of #CanaVillage! It’s not just going to be 500 tiny homes to house the homeless. It’s going to be 500 tiny homes set up into 12 cul de sac neighborhoods with common areas to encourage interactions and relationships. It’s time to rediscover the power of community. Let’s break down the walls and connect with those around us! #CommunityMatters #StrongerTogether #RebuildConnection www.MatthewsLight.org

A Housing First approach to ending homelessness is great for everyone, as a study by the National Low Income Coalition stated, this approach can generate $33,637 per year for the community. The Kitchen, Inc. practices this Housing First approach knowing that this is the first step to ending homelessness.

One of our favorites, Alicia Garcia, Chief Operating Officer at WeHOPE, shares the three common types of homelessness, her most fulfilling moment at WeHOPE, what we’re focusing on as an organization, and more! It's 25 Cents with Alicia Garcia! https://loom.ly/y3l7c10

Mayor Whitmire recently announced plans to remove Highway 59's iconic overpass lights near downtown Houston, citing the $2.5M maintenance cost as funds that could support homeless initiatives. As someone deeply involved in homeless advocacy – leading Houston Justice and serving on the board of Texas ID Advocates – I must respectfully challenge this decision. We've already lost the Galleria's silver halo street signs, and now these beloved bridge lights. Our international city is losing its distinctive character, piece by piece, under the guise of fiscal responsibility. Here's the reality: Houston just announced an additional $100M initiative for homeless services, including designated camping spaces – a comprehensive plan I fully support. Homelessness sits at the intersection of mental health, criminal justice, poverty, and housing accessibility. It requires sophisticated, multi-faceted solutions. The $2.5M in question is a fraction of our city's budget. While it would barely impact our homeless initiatives, removing these lights significantly diminishes our urban landscape. We shouldn't have to choose between being a vibrant city and a compassionate one – these goals complement each other. A city that maintains its cultural appeal generates more economic activity and ultimately more resources for social programs. Mayor Whitmire, please reconsider. Houston can keep its lights on while brightening the prospects of our most vulnerable residents. [News link in comments #Houston #Homelessness #UrbanDevelopment #Community

Right now, too many of us in the Bay Area struggle to afford housing, face threats of eviction, and experience homelessness. But there’s hope. We’re joining together, as neighbors and advocates — renters and landlords, homeowners and people experiencing homelessness — to unlock a new future for our communities where no one is left behind. For #AffordableHousingMonth we’re building a #BayArea where we value everyone’s humanity, where we treat everyone with justice and dignity, and where everyone belongs. https://loom.ly/ZrZvxmw