Friendship Place的动态

I’m reflecting on an important truth—homelessness is not the result of poor choices or personal failures. Rather, it’s a symptom of deeper systemic issues such as the affordability crisis in housing, under-resourced support systems, and the persistence of poverty. Those experiencing homelessness often face complex challenges, including mental health issues, substance dependence, and trauma. ? It’s easy to think that simply providing shelter is enough, but real solutions lie in sustained long-term housing that is safe and warm, and which also comes with access to crucial support networks, employment opportunities, and healthcare. Housing is a fundamental human right, and I firmly believe that everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home—without preconditions. ? I’m incredibly proud to lead Downtown Community Ministry, an organisation filled with passionate and dedicated people delivering life-changing services such as Housing First, Sustaining Tenancies, health services, and outreach. We couldn’t do this important work alone. I’d like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our supporting organisations and partners, including the Wellington City Council, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Te Aro Health Centre, Kainga Ora, Emerge Aotearoa and the New Zealand Dental Association. Together, we’re creating a lasting impact in the lives of those who need it most. ? #WorldHomelessDay #HousingIsAHumanRight #CommunitySupport #HousingFirst #EndingHomelessnesstogether?#DCMWellington

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?? No young person or woman should have to face homelessness. For over 30 years your help has supported over 67,000 people, providing not just a safe place to stay, but also the help they need to rebuild their lives. Homelessness is more than just not having a home—it’s a complex problem that needs special support. Learn more about what we do and all the ways you can help ?? https://ow.ly/4gqJ50T4Nvx

"Homelessness is not the result of poor choices or personal failures" It's a basic part of what's been called the 'social compact' between the State and citizens in Aotearoa that those of us who are struggling are supported, that those in need are provided for. The State applies a scarcity lens, profferring funding in certain areas only and only in accordance with party politics. As such it is rarely, if ever, available to meet demand, and as an intended or unintended consequence, creates competition amongst those seeking services and support. In the health system, wait times are symptomatic of scarcity funding. In housing the waitlist is symptomatic of scarcity funding. In re homelessness public housing supply targets (which is the key infrastructure response, but not the only one) never imagine meeting present demand let alone future demand. The compact is broken.

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This is an excellent article by two leading advocates for affordable housing and eradicating homelessness. One key takeaway comes from this quote: "While people enduring homelessness often face serious challenges—joblessness, health problems, domestic abuse, racial discrimination—placing them rapidly into a permanent home with supportive services is the most effective way of keeping them permanently off the streets.?A 2021 study?showed that prioritizing housing with services decreased homelessness by 88 percent. It's also a good investment. An independent?CDC?panel found that for every dollar invested in such housing, taxpayers?realize $1.44 in savings." - We all win if we do the right thing. The recent Supreme Court decision criminalizing homelessness does the opposite.

11/23 6:15 pm PST update: Issaquah still without power n r freezing cold on our mountain. 4+ days. Monday, 11/25 for power restoration is our current eta. Imagine Housing - who owns and oversees Rosecrest Apts. along with other low income housing properties throughout East King County, touts their commitment to keep their tenants housed, stable n safe, and for tenants to always reach out in emergency situations. Notta word from them during this devastating Bomb Cyclone that recently hit their multiple properties. Yet they are still somehow able to actively promote their 'community efforts and contributions' during this time. Um, to whom? Imagine Housing continues to neglect/ignore their properties/tenants who reach out in dire need. Past and present. Most importantly, COVID. And now THIS.

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"In our mission to combat homelessness, we believe in offering a hand up, not a hand down. Our goal is to empower individuals with the tools and support they need to rebuild their lives, restoring dignity, hope, and self-sufficiency. Together, we’re not just providing shelter; we’re creating pathways to lasting change. Let's be the bridge to brighter futures—one hand up at a time. ???? #Empowerment #EndHomelessness #HandUpNotHandDown" #hashtagHousingisaRight #hashtagsupport #hashtagempowerherventures #hashtagHousingJustice #hashtagSupport #hashtagCommunityDevelopment #hashtagmatthewhousechicago #hashtagGive #hashtagServiceMatter #hashtagGetInvolve