National Alliance to End Homelessness

?? Advocacy Alert! ?? Congress will vote on extreme cuts to Medicaid in the near future, and is already making plans to do so behind closed doors right now. We need your advocacy now to make sure that Medicaid isn’t on the chopping block when Congress votes. What's at stake: - The House has already approved a budget plan to impose up to $880 billion in cuts for Medicaid. While it is still unclear how exactly Medicaid programs would be cut, these options may include block granting the program, slashing federal contributions, reducing eligibility, and imposing work requirements. - Work requirements in Medicaid are especially problematic: they would cause a significant fraction of Medicaid enrollees to lose their coverage and thus increase homelessness. ? - People experiencing homelessness rely on Medicaid for services like transportation to medical appointments, respite care, and behavioral health services. Without Medicaid, they won’t be able to receive the medical care they need to survive. What you can do: Contact your Members of Congress in one of three ways (phone call, personalized email, online template form) using the Alliance's tools here: https://lnkd.in/e2PdXS6r

Check out the Alliance's most recent update on Continuum of Care program funding, Emergency Housing Vouchers, and guidance on ICE: https://lnkd.in/eh7UVPH6

Let's talk about this term "Housing First". It doesn't mean "housing only" - it's a proven effective policy aimed at stabilizing homeless people in permanent housing and providing them with case management support and social services without forcing treatment, imposing job requirements, or demanding sobriety. Housing is the base by which someone experiencing the trauma of being unhoused can escape the chaos of the streets and can then work on finding a job, taking care of chronic health conditions, or getting sober. "When you're on the streets, all you're doing every day is figuring out how to survive," said Ann Oliva, CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness. "Housing is the most important intervention that brings a sense of safety and stability, where you're not just constantly trying to find food or a safe place to sleep." The country needs to address the housing shortage and affordability crisis to solve this issue, rather than turn to punitive ineffective responses. https://lnkd.in/euh_ufay

This moment is precarious, and has generated a lot of uncertainty about the future of homeless services. Every year since 2020 has brought a new, “unprecedented” development. Despite it all, the homeless services field has always done hard things, and will continue to do hard things. In this blog post, Mary Frances Kenion, MPA and Marcy Thompson reflect on what their work has taught them about how the homeless services field is poised to meet this moment. https://lnkd.in/ddWSXNHT

"Make no mistake—if we once again slash HUD's budget and workforce, we will undoubtedly see a catastrophic increase in homelessness. And if history is any indicator, the consequences will persist for decades—impacts felt not only in Washington, D.C., but in struggling communities, red and blue alike, all over this country. "As a nation, we can't afford that." More from Alliance CEO Ann Oliva in today's Newsweek oped: https://lnkd.in/efCg9bq6

The Alliance's Center for Learning plans to contract with a Growth and Impact Strategist to help expand the impact of its online training resources. The Alliance is issuing this request for information to learn more about the services that may be available and suitable for the Center for Learning's needs. The Alliance will be accepting submissions until end of day Sunday, March 30. If you are interested in telling us about your business development services, please see additional information and a form for submissions at this link: https://lnkd.in/eaTVNdzn

Are you a veteran in need of support, or do you work with veterans who may benefit from additional support? The Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7 by dialing 988 and then pressing 1. More information: https://lnkd.in/d_PNaU2

The Alliance is currently accepting applications for a funding opportunity to encourage innovation and investment in the homeless services workforce. Non-profit organizations and local or state government agencies can be awarded up to $50,000 for proposals that support the recruitment, promotion/advancement, and retention of high-quality homeless services staff. Join next week's webinar (3/26) for an overview of the opportunity and answers to related questions. Applications are due April 11. Learn more about the Workforce Innovations Grant: https://lnkd.in/espdfzTJ Read the Q&A document: https://lnkd.in/e_iRfwRZ Register for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/eMJbeyBC

If federal funding for housing vouchers runs out, it "could very well lead to thousands of additional people becoming homeless in California," said Alex Visotzky, the Alliance's Senior California Policy Fellow. “There’s just no plan in place to determine what would happen." https://lnkd.in/eX-fVhr4

Thanks for highlighting the Alliance's work during #NAEH2025, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation! https://lnkd.in/gC8YfkiP