NHCHC Statement: CA Gov. Gavin Newsom Orders Statewide Sweeps

Rise in Encampment Sweeps Emphasizes Need for Two-Track Solution to Homelessness 

The National Health Care for the Homeless Council is appalled at California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order last week that authorizes statewide encampment sweeps of unhoused people while making no requirements for connecting people to permanent housing. Thousands of low-income Californians are now subject to even greater rates of harassment, arrests, and fines —simply because […]

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The Urgent, Uncomfortable Issue We Need to Talk About

by Barbara DiPietro, Senior Policy Director There are two words that feel especially uncomfortable right now: Sanctioned Encampments. This term means different things to different people, and can reference a wide range of approaches—but simply letting large numbers of people live outside is hardly a solution to homelessness—and one that has a high risk of

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Council Celebrates Four Years of NIMRC

The National Health Care for the Homeless Council is excited to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the National Institute for Medical Respite Care! Launched on July 15, 2020, as a special program of NHCHC, NIMRC is a singular national institute that advances best practices, delivers expert consulting services, and disseminates state-of-field knowledge in medical respite

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Cruel and Unusual Punishment, Part 3

By Barbara DiPietro, Senior Director of Policy  Background: In March (Part 1), we described the key provisions of this case and outlined how to draw attention and build power around key advocacy messages. In April (Part 2), we summarized the Supreme Court hearing, listed 10 questions the Justices asked during testimony, linked to the amicus

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