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In case one needed more evidence that Housing First is a failure with catastrophic results, please read the attached article. Housing First is two things: 1. a repositioning from a continuum of options for all people to PSH for chronically homelessness only and 2. an eligibility screen that excludes children & PREVENTS PREVENTION and early intervention. We can - we must - restore the Awardwinning Continuum of Care.

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Housing + wrap-around supportive services = the key to addressing homelessness. Gabrielle, a Flex Pool participant, shares how working with Brilliant Corners and having a home of her own has made an impact on her life. Read more at: https://buff.ly/3UbvC6N

We have heard from those impacted by inadequate housing and homelessness. Our 2023-2024 Annual Report details our actions addressing the housing crisis, key issues and recommendations for lasting change to ensure everyone's right to housing. Full report: https://bit.ly/454TUEL

How do we make the experience of homelessness short? Until we can tackle the root causes of homelessness, we will continue our vital work to make the experience brief. By supporting people to access housing quickly, we prevent prolonged rough sleeping and its harmful effects. Find out more about this key area of our work which support individuals into stable and safe housing: https://ow.ly/2xPz50SrSzl

Understanding the Challenges Faced by Homeless Individuals By Marc Rowley In addressing the profound issue of homelessness, it is essential to approach the subject with both a deep sense of empathy and a commitment to factual understanding. The following document, "Understanding the Challenges Faced by Homeless Individuals," serves as a crucial resource in shedding light on the complexities and realities of homelessness. As someone who is dedicated to helping homeless individuals, I have witnessed firsthand the multifaceted challenges faced by those living without a permanent residence. https://buff.ly/3Scxew8

If there’s one thing we know about Tulsans, it’s that we show up for each other. Homelessness is a community-wide issue and will require community-based solutions to solve it. The work that A Way Home for Tulsa partner agencies are doing is working to get Tulsans housed, but more of that work is needed, requiring more resources and community commitment to address this critical issue. Learn more about the impact of A Way Home for Tulsa’s work at https://lnkd.in/gBWXVmdY.

Check out this article, where I delve into the multifaceted causes behind the alarming increase in homelessness. Join me in understanding the unseen struggles individuals and families face, and let's work together to shine a light on this urgent issue.  Read more: https://lnkd.in/g6HyZECp

With record-breaking heat, summer is especially harmful on unhoused people. If you want to lend a helping hand, this list of highly rated organizations that work to reduce homelessness is a good place to start. Learn more about these organizations and how you can support them: https://bit.ly/4cvclFj

"Important Work" is a great article that showcases the big impact of something small. Our CoC is here to help make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring but it takes many steps to get there. If you want to help make an impact please follow and share from this page so we can help mold Western PA into a better place! https://lnkd.in/evPF-nUe.