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??Supporting all people experiencing homelessness to access their right to vote is critical. Homeless services providers can promote voting efforts and circulate information about voter registration and election dates/times, as long as it’s done in a non-partisan and educational manner. ??The National Alliance to End Homelessness has developed a guide to help providers support their clients' right to vote, but HAWNY will be providing more localized resources throughout the next few months as well. If your organization would like to integrate voting efforts into your work, start with NAEH's guide and follow along as we share information and resources leading up to election day!

Ensuring that the voices of people experiencing homelessness are heard at the ballot box is important now more than ever! If you are a homeless service provider here are some steps for you to keep in mind to help clients vote as election day approaches: #Election2024

Your housing status does not affect your ability to vote — but it does make it harder. To help, I've created a step-by-step, one-page resource for homeless Ontarians to be able to vote in the upcoming provincial election on February 27th. Link to download the PDF: https://lnkd.in/gx2zPR7B AGENCY WORKERS: Make sure to ask your Executive Directors if they have authorized themselves with Elections Ontario to be able to 'vouch' for homeless service users. Familiarize yourself with the process. EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS: Get authorized! And let your staff know that you are able and willing to ensure that your homeless service users can vote.

Homeless service providers can help clients vote this election season! Election Day is approaching and in California, eligible voters, including those experiencing homelessness, can register using an address like a shelter or description of their living location. It's crucial to ensure our unhoused community can vote. Support our unhoused community and spread the word! Here’s how service providers can prepare: - Help clients register to vote - Assist with obtaining proper IDs - Provide voter guides and education on candidates - Utilize early voting and absentee ballots - Suspend shelter curfews to avoid barriers - Offer transportation to polling stations Every voice matters! Let’s ensure everyone can exercise their right to vote. #Vote2024 #EndHomelessness #ElectionDay #EveryVoteCounts

Voting is a powerful tool for change, and your support can help ensure that the voices of individuals experiencing homelessness are heard. As trusted providers, your involvement makes a critical impact. Why Should Providers Get Involved? Promote racial equity:?Many people experiencing homelessness come from historically marginalized communities. Supporting them in navigating the voting process helps reduce participation gaps and fosters equity. Every voice counts:?Everyone has the right to be heard at the polls, including those without stable housing. Their vote can shape decisions that directly impact their lives and communities. Early voting is ending soon:?In Georgia, early voting ends this Friday. Now is the time to assist clients with accessing polling locations and exercising their rights. For more information and guidance on how to engage in these efforts, visit the @National Alliance to End Homelessness resource:?https://lnkd.in/gm4SW6n Thank you for your dedication to empowering your clients. Together, we can ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in our democracy.

Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! People experiencing homelessness do have the right to vote, and providers are?allowed to support their efforts to register, so long as it is done in a non-partisan manner that does not influence voting or registration choices. ? Learn more from: The Every One Votes resources from the National Alliance to End Homelessness: endhomelessness.org/voting The Our Homes, Our Votes campaign from the National Low Income Housing Coalition: ourhomes.turbovote.org The You Don’t Need a Home to Vote campaign from the National Coalition for the Homeless: https://lnkd.in/eEZfFtVP ?

Here are 3 questions to ask your local candidates about homelessness when they come knocking on your door to try to win your vote ?? This is our time to show all parties that winning our votes means a commitment to ending all forms of homelessness. If you’d like to learn more about how to talk about homelessness with election candidates, check out our guide: https://bit.ly/3RC5VMn

If you haven't heard... there's an election coming up! Prepare your organization to support people experiencing homelessness' right to vote with the following resources: ?? Three Steps to Supporting Your Clients’ Right to Vote: https://lnkd.in/eWdS4XEk ?? Developing a Plan with Staff and Volunteers: https://lnkd.in/eqcm7h2T ?? Four Tips for Reducing Your Staff’s Workload: https://lnkd.in/eh7tqyeb Learn more at endhomelessness.org/voting.

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