National Alliance to End Homelessness

Organizations Call for Increased Funding for SAMHSA Homeless Programs

2008-12-23T17:45:00+01:00

The Alliance was joined by 140 national, state, and local organizations in signing two letters to Congress and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), calling on them to support both the SOAR (SSI / SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery) initiative and an increase in funding for SAMHSA homeless programs in the FY 2009 Appropriations Bill.

Alliance's Letter to President-elect Obama

2008-12-16T17:45:00+01:00

On December 16, the Alliance sent a letter to President-elect Obama urging him to adopt specific goals for ending homelessness. In January, the new Administration and Congress will take office, providing advocates with a great opportunity to help shape a national agenda that prioritizes ending homelessness.

Homelessness Counts Report: Media Campaign

2008-12-15T18:00:00+01:00

Alliance’s Homelessness Research Institute will release Homelessness Counts: Changes in Homelessness from 2005 to 2007. The Alliance would like to coordinate media efforts with our state and local partners in order to increase public awareness and, ultimately, expand affordable housing and homelessness prevention efforts.To participate, please sign up by Friday, December 19 by clicking here.

Economic Recovery Campaign

2008-12-15T14:45:00+01:00

We have a unique opportunity to gain new recourses for important housing and prevention strategies. Congress and the incoming Obama Administration are crafting legislation right now aimed at economic recovery and stability. Please join us in calling on them to invest in key programs to prevent future spikes in homelessness and refuel local efforts to end homelessness.

Economic Recovery Talking Points

2008-12-15T14:30:00+01:00

Ask your Senators and Representatives to invest in programs that prevent and end homelessness in the economic recovery package. Call or email the staff who work on housing issues or copy the staff on a letter and fax it to your Members of Congress’ office. Personalize the following talking points to make your case.

Homelessness and Economic Recovery

2008-12-15T14:30:00+01:00

Congress and the incoming Obama Administration are planning to develop an economic recovery bill to boost the economy and relieve suffering. Reports indicate that it will cost between approximately $500 billion and $1 trillion over 24 months. Work is being done on the recovery package right now, and it is crucial that Members of Congress hear from their constituents about the need to prevent increases in homelessness that are likely to result from the recession.

Audio Conference Supplemental Material: Teen Living Programs

2008-12-11T19:15:00+01:00

This document is the supplemental material for "Youth Hosing: It's More than Bricks and Mortar."

Incidence and Vulnerability of LGBTQ Homeless Youth

2008-12-08T16:00:00+01:00

This report highlights the incidence of homelessness among LGBTQ youth and the vulnerability of LGBTQ youth to becoming homeless. As compared to their heterosexual peers, LGBTQ youth face a greater risk of exploitation. This brief explores pathways into homelessness for LGBTQ youth and ways to end homelessness for this group. It also includes a chart on the systems components for addressing homelessness among all youth, including LGBTQ youth.

SAMHSA Letter of Support for SOAR

2008-12-02T20:30:00+01:00

SAMHSA letter of support for the SOAR initiative.

Congressional Letter of Support for SAMHSA funding

2008-12-02T20:30:00+01:00

Congressional letter of support for SAMHSA funding

Where God Left His Shoes

2008-11-25T15:30:00+01:00

Opens December 12, 2008

2009 Awards Ceremony

2008-11-21T20:15:00+01:00

Amethyst Inc. in Columbus, Ohio: Helping Addicted Women to Gain and Maintain Sobriety

2008-09-24T18:15:00+01:00

Amethyst, Inc., in Columbus, Ohio, is a substance use treatment program that seeks to create a safe, supportive, nurturing, and woman-centered environment that encourages trust, bonding, and connection.

Homeless Youth Research Bibliography

2008-11-18T14:15:00+01:00

This document is a review of research focused on unaccompanied homeless youth.

Supporting the Employment Success of Veterans with TBI and PTSD

2008-11-12T15:30:00+01:00

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has recently launched the "America's Heroes at Work" initiative. This one-pager explains the initiative and provides an overview of resources that can be found on the initiative's website.