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Did you know that more than four million youth, ages 13-25, experience homelessness in America in a year? Or that youth who are Black and LGBTQ+ reported homelessness at the highest rates? Learn more about the issues fueling youth homelessness and what you can do to address the root causes of homelessness in our new Youth Homelessness Guide: https://buff.ly/3ZDmSJ8.

Homelessness is not simply a consequence of personal failure but a symptom of a deeply flawed housing system that prioritizes profit over people, resulting in a severe lack of stable, affordable housing that meets people's needs. Black, Indigenous, and Brown communities — along with young people, disabled people, seniors, and LGBTQ+ people — are disproportionately affected by housing insecurity and homelessness. A stark reminder of the historical and structural inequities that underlie our society, the court’s ruling will subject the most burdened among us to further harm and indignity. “Housing is a basic human need and an American civil right. What a shame to relitigate victories already won on behalf of all people. This decision underscores the urgent need for housing policy and strategies to ensure that everyone is safely housed, equally protected, and able to thrive.” Read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/g5m-TwcT #HousingJustice #SupremeCourtRuling #HousingFutures #Homelessness

Did you know, transition age youth (ages 18-24) experiencing homelessness are more likely than older adults to identify as LGBTQ+? A key contributing factor to youth experiencing homelessness is conflict with a parent, guardian, or foster parent. In DC, 34% of unaccompanied youth identified at LGBTQ+ in comparison to 9% of youth overall. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8NfaK_T This is why organizations like Playtime are so important. We provide support to children experiencing housing insecurity with the goal of preventing them from becoming young adults experiencing #housinginsecurity or #homelessness. To learn about becoming a volunteer, register for our June 22nd training: https://lnkd.in/gGF_dfbX #playtimeproject #playequity #playforall #playmatters #volunteerwithus #volunteeropportunity #volunteeropportunities #pridemonth #PrideMonth2024

I was contemplating the power of SCOTUS with these new decisions to claim themselves the experts on environmental matters and to criminalized poverty, mental illness, physical health bankruptcy, through the decision to allow municipalities to make houselessness and sleeping in public spaces illegal. The more power they have, the more power they take. More municipalities need to find ways to better care for the most marginalized instead of adding insult to injury through fines, fees, and incarceration. When deciders (those in power) use a racial equity analysis (lens) to make decisions, they are better equipped to center the most vulnerable, the ones they listen to least, and the ones most negatively impacted, SOULutions are found for all to benefit. My ask is of elected officials everywhere. Find humane SOULutions to the houselessness crisis. Don't further traumatized and harm those who are already living without safe, affordable, and supportive housing. #findSOULutions #Housingiasbasichumanneed

Quebec's homeless population almost doubled in 4 years, report says. Many groups, including Indigenous people, people who've been in youth protection, are overrepresented. Similar to the 2018 survey, the report found that Indigenous people and members of the LGBTQ community are still disproportionately represented among Quebec's homeless population. (Dillon Hodgin/CBC) For the past few months, Damien Wands has been living on the second floor of Montreal's Old Brewery Mission. He said he can't afford to find a new place to live with the city in the midst of a housing crisis, with sparse availability and skyrocketing rates. "Makes me feel powerless," he said. "And like I have very little support from my government." Wands is far from alone. The number of people experiencing homelessness in Quebec almost doubled between 2018 and 2022, according to new government data obtained by Radio-Canada. In 2018, the first provincewide survey in Quebec's history on homelessness was conducted. It found a total of 5,789 people who were "visibly" homeless. In 2022, that number jumped to 10,000. Nearly half of those people, 4,690, were living in Montreal. The data was compiled in a report commissioned by the Ministry of Health and Social Services, which is expected to make it public Thursday afternoon. Full story: https://lnkd.in/gmZjvahT

🏠 Addressing Homelessness in California: Advocating for Vulnerable Communities 🌟 Hello LinkedIn community, I hope this post finds you well. Today, I want to shed light on a pressing issue that affects countless individuals and families in our beloved state of California: homelessness. It is a complex problem that demands our attention and collective action. Homelessness knows no boundaries and impacts a wide range of vulnerable groups, including veterans, youth, families, and the LGBTQ+ community. It is a stark reminder of the systemic challenges we face in providing affordable housing, mental health support, and access to essential services. As we strive for progress, it is crucial to recognize the interconnectedness of these issues and work towards comprehensive solutions. We must advocate for policies that prioritize affordable housing initiatives, increase funding for mental health services, and strengthen support systems for those experiencing homelessness. But it doesn't stop there. We can all make a difference by supporting local organizations and initiatives that provide shelter, food, and resources to those in need. Volunteering our time, donating to relevant causes, or even simply raising awareness can have a profound impact on the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness. Let's come together as a community to address this crisis. By fostering empathy, understanding, and collaboration, we can create a California where everyone has a safe and stable place to call home. If you are passionate about this issue or have ideas to share, I encourage you to comment below and let's start a conversation. Together, we can make a difference and build a brighter future for all. #Homelessness #California #CommunityAction #SocialImpact #AffordableHousing #MentalHealthSupport #TogetherWeCanMakeADifference

Revisiting the homeless situation in Salt Lake City and the role of The Black Flag Project, a critical assessment of the city's policies highlights some gaps. While the city has made efforts with its expanded care and affordable housing investments, there remains a pressing need for more innovative and inclusive solutions, particularly for the most marginalized and vulnerable groups, including LGBTQ+, Jewish, poor, unhoused, or otherwise marginalized individuals【78†source】【94†source】【95†source】. The Black Flag Project stands out in its approach. Driven by the principle of personal autonomy, as outlined in its bylaws, the project emphasizes individual freedom and responsibility, underscoring a unique and necessary perspective in addressing homelessness【85†source】【96†source】. The project's founder, Brandon Michael Jeanpierre, emphasizes a think tank approach to drive solutions, ensuring that all proposals are peer-reviewed and fact-based, adhering to the highest standards of evidence and ethical considerations【86†source】【88†source】【89†source】. However, a significant challenge facing The Black Flag Project is the lack of funding. Without the necessary financial support, the project's potential to complement and enhance the city's existing efforts remains unrealized. This highlights a critical gap in the community's response to homelessness – the need for innovative, community-driven solutions that are adequately supported and funded. In conclusion, while Salt Lake City's policies towards homelessness are a step in the right direction, there is a clear need for additional, innovative approaches like The Black Flag Project. These initiatives, however, require adequate funding and community support to truly make a difference.

Custom nodes | We are very conscious that individuals in the Australian disability community can face intersectionality when engaging with the Australian workforce. So, for example, a young person who lives with psychosocial disability, who is gender and sexually diverse, is a CALD person and lives in rural Australia will face six levels of compounding barriers, stereotypes and prejudice. Consequently, we intend to create special nodes of the platform to provide tailored support and services for these cohorts. We have recently been applying for grant and philanthropic funding to establish and operate these nodes. We will keep you posted as we receive outcomes from these applications and deploy the nodes. This is part of our absolute commitment to supporting Australians with disability in pursuing their potential and aspirations. Do you know an Australian with a disability who wants to explore establishing their own venture, generating a bit more money, or increasing their social engagement? Please encourage them to complete the short form below. If they have any questions, they can contact us at [email protected] or 0436 480 769. #Enabled_vip #disability #incubator #gigster #hobbyists #volunteer #ndisprovider

Plymouth Stories: Sedriece, a queer nonbinary (biracial) person of color, is a learning and development specialist at Plymouth. Sedriece helps to train our employees so that we can support our most vulnerable community members as they exit homelessness. We proudly celebrate Sedriece on International Non-Binary People's Day! "Growing up, I never fit in the box quite right: not white or black enough; never feeling quite right as a girl, while knowing that I wasn't a boy. As I have gotten older, I have grown to become a person younger me never would have dreamed of—but would be in awe of. Am I exactly where I want to be? Of course not. But I can honestly say that I know who I am: I celebrate that I don’t quite fit in those boxes perfectly. It is essential to recognize and address the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA2+ individuals—especially in housing—both as residents and workers. We have so much to give and to share. We exist and we aren’t going anywhere. I love working for Plymouth Housing because I am passionate about advocating for those who are often seen as less than human. Plymouth’s commitment to affordable housing resonates with my values of equity and social justice. It’s not just about providing a roof over someone’s head. It’s about fostering a sense of community, belonging, and dignity. Working here allows me to be part of a larger mission—a mission that goes beyond the bricks and mortar of housing. We do this work because we care about building a more compassionate, inclusive society where everyone has a place to call home." [ #PlymouthStories: A series that illuminates the shared humanity of people impacted by homelessness. Each story features a Plymouth Housing staff member, resident, or supporter. ]

"What the research tells us is that homelessness is primarily an affordable housing problem. When Congress provides resources close to the scale of the problem we can make really good progress." Do you know Ann Oliva, the passionate, data-driven and unstoppable champion for ensuring that everyone in our nation has a safe and affordable place to live? Her path, from her family's journey from Cuba to America to her change making tenure at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development informs her leadership now at the nonprofit organization that has inspired her for years, the National Alliance to End Homelessness. In this episode of Power Station, Ann breaks down the systemic failures that have led to some 580,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night, and what needs to be done to generate a better future. As she says, "Homelessness discriminates. Its impacts are most severely felt by the most marginalized communities: people of color, people with disabilities and LGBTQ people." We talk about great political leaders like US Representative Maxine Waters who are fully committed to housing those experiencing homelessness and the many powerful partner nonprofits, from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, to Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and True Colors United who are leading us forward. Ann is a leader, mentor, listener and, as the episode makes clear, a tremendous communicator. Listen and share! http://bit.ly/3RcWzYd #endhomelessness #affordablehousing #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqyouth #peoplewithdisabilities #peopleofcolor #nonprofitleadership