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Supporting Homelessness Week: ADC’s Commitment to Change This Homelessness Week 2024, we want to shine a light on an issue that impacts over 120,000 Australians every night. While many of us take for granted having a roof over our heads, countless individuals and families face the harsh reality of homelessness, with nearly a quarter being children. At ADC, we believe in using our resources and influence to drive meaningful change. That’s why we are proud to partner with Homes for Homes and committing a portion of our development project revenue to combatting homelessness and delivering homes to those in need. Together, we are working to transform lives and create a future where everyone has a place to call home. We encourage you to join us in supporting this vital cause. Let’s spare a thought for those struggling and take action to change these statistics. Every effort counts, and together, we can make a difference. Adam Zorzi Roderick Hamersley Timothy Tjhung Nick King Cassandra Thompson #HW2024 #HomesforHomes #HomelessnessWeek #ADC #HomesForHomes #EndHomelessness #CommunitySupport #MakeADifference

In recent years, homelessness in New York City has reached the highest level since the Great Depression of the 1930s. In April 2024, 131,940 people slept each night in NYC shelters. Thousands more (there is no reliable number, as the annual HOPE estimate is deeply flawed) slept unsheltered in public spaces, and more than 200,000 people slept temporarily doubled-up in the homes of others. Thus, it can be estimated that more than 350,000 people were without homes in NYC in April 2024. . . . Help us continue our important work! We can end homelessness together, forever. Housing is a fundamental human right. No one should have to worry about where they are going to sleep tonight. 📃 Source:Basic Facts About Homelessness: New York City; Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. #endhomelessness #endthestigma #doubledup #doubledupishomeless #housingisahumanright #winterwalk #nyc #newyorkcity #homelessinnyc

🏠Housing is not just a need, but a right. In the wake of the Supreme Court's recent decision that criminalizes homelessness, over the next few weeks, we will be giving you the facts about what homelessness is, why it happens, its widespread effects on the community, and how you can help. Pathway Homes offers evidence-based solutions to end homelessness by providing affordable housing and supportive services to adults to help ensure they can remain housed. Visit https://ow.ly/KPX450TtlkE to LEARN MORE and help us reach others by SHARING. Did you know that nearly 10,000 people in the Washington DC region experienced homelessness this year alone? What do you know about homelessness in our region? #CostOfHomelessness #PathwayHomes #HealthandHopeThroughHousing

Today marks the beginning of Homelessness Week, a critical time for us at the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria to raise our voices and shine a light on the pressing issue of homelessness here at home. Just a few days ago, we gathered at Parliament House to amplify our advocacy efforts and demand change. Our dedicated team at VincentCare Victoria joined forces with the Victorian Homelessness Network (VHN) and called for urgent action to increase social housing. With 60,000+ households on the social housing waitlist and numbers rising, VHN is pressing State and Federal Governments to commit to building at least 60,000 additional social homes. As a powerful symbol of this campaign, 60,000 origami houses were folded, and 6,000 of them were displayed at Parliament of Victoria to represent just 10% of the homes urgently needed. This campaign urges a commitment to construct the required social homes and implement a 10-year national plan to end homelessness. How can you help? Find out more about events happening during this week here https://lnkd.in/g8A5ezt2 #HomelessnessActionNow #HousesAtParliament

📢 Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week: A Time for Action and Advocacy At Innovative Health & Housing Solutions, we are deeply committed to fostering equitable communities where every individual has access to safe housing, nutritious food, and comprehensive support services. This Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, we reflect on the challenges faced by millions across the country and renew our dedication to creating lasting change. 🏠 Housing First, Health Always Stable housing is the foundation of health and well-being. For those experiencing homelessness, access to supportive services and trauma-informed care can transform lives. 🍎 Food Insecurity and Homelessness Access to nutritious meals is critical for maintaining physical and mental health. Yet too many individuals and families must choose between shelter and sustenance. ✨ Our Call to Action This week, let’s amplify the voices of those impacted by hunger and homelessness and take action: ✔️ Advocate for inclusive housing policies. ✔️ Support local organizations addressing food insecurity and homelessness. ✔️ Volunteer your time or donate resources to community programs. Together, we can create a future where no one has to face hunger or homelessness. 💙 #HungerAndHomelessnessAwarenessWeek #InnovativeSolutions #EndingHomelessness #HealthAndHousing #CommunityAction #TraumaInformedCare #HousingFirst

Today marks #WorldHomelessDay, an international day to advocate for solutions to ending homelessness. It's clear that more needs to be done to address the escalating homelessness crisis. English councils supported a staggering 358,370 homeless households in 2023/2024 - a rise of nearly 15% on the previous year - 324,990 of whom were owed a prevention or relief duty. Meanwhile, the number of people living in temporary accommodation in England is at an all-time high; in March 2024, the figure reached 117,450 households, including 151,630 children. As a founding member of the Homes for Cathy group, we're committed to maintaining a strong culture of homelessness prevention within the association and to fostering a better understanding of the needs of homeless people and their barriers to housing, together with a strong appetite to work internally and with external partners to offer solutions. Our work in the meeting the Homes for Cathy homelessness pledges touches on all areas of our operations, from building homes to care and supported housing and housing management. Read our 2023/24 Homes for Cathy report to find out about the policies, practices and services we are delivering to meet the needs of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. https://lnkd.in/eDPgN6TX

“To make progress toward ending homelessness as we know it, we must close this revolving door and stop homelessness before it starts." ⭐ Did you know? Just this week, the US Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) adopted and released the first-ever federal framework on homelessness prevention. This framework outlines various methods of homelessness prevention, including prevention, diversion, and stabilization - all areas of Family Promise of Greater Wichita programming that seek to end family homelessness here in the our community! 👏👏You can support FPGW's prevention efforts (and have your impact DOUBLED right now!) by investing in these programs here: https://lnkd.in/gf99N-Yj 🧐You can read more about the USICH's framework here: https://lnkd.in/gUQ4f7Mf

Homelessness Week: Let's Make a Difference! This Homelessness Week, we are highlighting the challenges faced by families with children without stable housing. With a shortage of short-term accommodation and affordable rentals in our community, many families are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. What’s Happening? The lack of housing options is putting extra strain on emergency services and community resources. How is Anglicare NQ Helping? • Advocacy: Advocating for more funding and policy changes. • Innovation: Innovating services, how we respond to crisis in the community, and exploring alternative housing solutions. • Services: Supporting clients in finding and accessing housing resources. Together, we can work towards a future where everyone has a safe place to call home. #HomelessnessWeek #Homesforkids #HousingForAll #CommunitySupport

United Way of Ventura County is meeting their community’s needs in a wide variety of ways, two of which are particularly relevant this November: National Homelessness Awareness Month: For more than four years, United Way of Ventura County’s Landlord Engagement Program has been helping those with federal housing choice vouchers navigate the housing market and secure housing, and earlier this year, they began homelessness prevention work. To date, they have helped 782 community members secure housing or stay housed. United Way of Ventura County also raises awareness about homelessness in their community and connects those experiencing homelessness to resources. https://lnkd.in/eDFXTgVJ Native American and Indigenous Peoples' Heritage Month: As Ventura County is home to more than 20,000 Indigenous people, United Way of Ventura County made sure their free tax preparation outreach and services were available in languages commonly spoken by Indigenous peoples in their community: Spanish, Mixteco, and Zapoteco.

Today we kicked off Homelessness Week - ‘Homelessness Action Now’ by hosting an internal Haven Home Safe event discussing the challenges, misunderstandings and successes of working to support people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. In addition to being awestruck by the incredible work of our staff a few key action themes emerged: 💙 We cannot do this alone. Often the best client outcomes are the result of formal and informal partnerships and community support to deliver outcomes. 💙 Advocacy makes a difference. Our councils, state and federal governments are listening to us. We heard examples of community support resulting in change such as local planning permits changing to support homeless families. It is up to each of us to shout from the rooftops about issues that impact the communities we live in and to raise issues with government bodies working to make a difference. 💙 The current system (without access to sufficient social housing) is causing more trauma and delaying outcomes. While we wait to build more homes, we need some flexibility in how we (and other services) deliver support to people with complex needs. Despite the challenges, the passion and dedication of our staff could not be clearer. We are so proud of the work our staff do and taking the time to reflect on this was a great way to start Homelessness Week.