Background Late in the day on Monday, Jan. 27, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo requiring Federal agencies to pause a large percentage of federal grants and loans. The pause was to go into effect at 5 pm ET on Tuesday, Jan. 28. All federal agencies were given until February 10 […]
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Estimates of Homelessness revealed that on a single night in January, 771,480 people experienced homelessness in the United States. This staggering number represents those in emergency shelters, safe havens, transitional housing programs, or unsheltered locations. However, it is important to recognize that this figure
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We are excited to offer a new opportunity for medical respite program staff to engage and connect with others in similar roles across the country. Many medical respite programs are often the only program in their community, and it can feel challenging to have conversations with others who truly understand your day-to-day work. This virtual
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Everyone has a story—a unique and significant life experience worth sharing. The National Health Care for the Homeless Council strives to give individuals who have experienced homelessness the tools, training, and platform to share their stories. These stories educate, guide policy and practice, and offer hope and healing to others. Art was only 14 when
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An estimated 20–25% of the homeless population in the United States suffers from serious mental health issues, compared to only 4–6% of the general population. Homelessness, in turn, has been associated with poorer mental health outcomes. It’s a vicious cycle. Deidre dealt with mental health issues her entire life. At the age of 11 she was admitted
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Millions of Americans live on the brink of homelessness. An injury or illness, job loss, or other unexpected event is often more than most of us are prepared for. That’s what happened to Amy. Amy and her husband were never wealthy, but they were making ends meet. Amy provided childcare out of her home and
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