U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH)的动态

Happy Veterans' Day. Some good news on Veteran Homelessness from U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH). If there is one thing everyone on the political spectrum ought to agree on, it is ending Veteran Homelessness. "Today, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that veteran homelessness has dropped to its lowest level on record since the?annual Point-in-Time (PIT)?started counting this data in 2009. The 2024 PIT data—which will be published by HUD later this year—represents a snapshot of homelessness on a single night. Between January 2023 and January 2024, the number of veterans experiencing any form of homelessness dropped from 35,574 to 32,882—which represents a?7.5% drop since last year, 11.7% drop since 2020, and 55.6% drop since 2010. Among unsheltered veterans, the number dropped 10.7%—from 15,507 in 2023 to 13,851 in 2024.?"

??Progress in the Fight Against Veteran Homelessness: A Record Milestone?? The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently reported a record low in Veteran homelessness, with a significant 7.5% decrease since 2023. This milestone is a testament to the dedication of countless individuals and organizations working tirelessly to ensure that our nation’s Veterans have a safe and stable place to call home. However, while this achievement is a reason to celebrate, it’s also a reminder of the ongoing work needed to support those who have served. ??? WHY THIS MATTERS: Providing Veterans with housing security not only honors their sacrifice but also lays the groundwork for other essential support—mental health care, job training, and access to community services. ?? THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS: This progress has been possible thanks to collaboration between the VA, federal and local governments, nonprofits, and community advocates. It’s a powerful example of what can be achieved when we come together with a shared purpose. Partnerships like these create the safety net that many veterans rely on when facing life’s challenges. ???? THE ROAD AHEAD: While the progress is encouraging, the goal is to bring the number of homeless Veterans to zero. Let’s continue to support policies and programs that address both the immediate needs of Veterans experiencing homelessness and the underlying factors that put them at risk. As a community, let’s stay informed, stay engaged, and stay inspired. Together, we can continue to make a difference. #VeteranHomelessness #Veterans #EndHomelessness #commUNITY #SupportOurVeterans #VeteranHousing #TogetherWeCan #CommunitySupport #VA #SocialImpact #VeteranAdvocacy #TogetherWeRise

Changing the narrative on homelessness is more than just pushing back against the bad things. It's also about upholding our successes with just as much energy. This week, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) announced that veteran homelessness had dropped to an all time low. In the face of so many headwinds, it is essential that we constantly remind the public and our policymakers that we have programs that work -- programs that are grounded in Housing First principles, that are getting people off the streets every single day and into stable homes where they can access the supportive services they want and need. Unfortunately, we aren't doing enough to celebrate these wins. Despite the ongoing success of this nation's programs for homeless veterans, recent polling shows that nearly 80% of Americans do not know that veteran homelessness has been cut in half since 2009. We all know that the dominant narratives on homelessness are negative. If we want people to hear the good news, we'd better speak up. In the words of Dr. Tiffany Manuel, it's time to start anchoring solutions, not problems. https://lnkd.in/eW24jrd4

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“Decline in Veterans’ Homelessness Spurs Hopes for a Broader Solution” The New York Times article (linked in the comments below ??) highlights a significant success in U.S. homelessness policy: the sharp decline in homeless veterans. Since 2008, a federal initiative led by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), supported by bipartisan Congress efforts, has reduced veteran homelessness by over half—an impressive feat in contrast to overall homelessness. The initiative's success stems from the HUD-VASH program, which provides rental vouchers and case management. Veterans contribute 30% of their income, with the government covering the rest. Congress’s $900 million annual support proves that homelessness can be tackled with enough resources. Veterans' success proves targeted resources and services work. Scaling this for others is challenging but possible with sustained effort, adequate resources, political will, funding, and creative solutions like master leasing. If we can significantly reduce veterans' homelessness, why not others? ?? What strategies or initiatives could most effectively reduce homelessness in the U.S.? ?? Share your thoughts in the comments below ??! Please like ??, comment below ??, or share ??. Click the ?? in my profile to get notified of my posts. And follow me for more content like this. #home #multifamily #homerental #buildtorent

There tends to be a narrative around the fact that homelessness in the U.S. is rising year after year - and therefore the issue is not solvable. But one population that has seen decreases in homelessness is among veterans. And advocates say that, with enough funding and focus, it’s the kind of success that could be reproduced. “Here is a really good demonstration that if you have the resources and you use them, you can really make the difference," said National Alliance to End Homelessness VP of Programs and Policy Marcy Thompson. Compared to other, similar programs, she said, the VA offers increased resources. The consistent support with things like housing navigation, case management and evidence-based programs more effectively gets — and keeps — people housed. She said the steady 55% decrease in veteran homelessness since 2010 reflects that. And what's more is according to recent polling from the Alliance and Morning Consult more than?70% of eligible voters would support candidates who prioritize evidence-based policy solutions over things like camping bans and other punitive approaches. It's time to invest in solutions that work - housing and services. https://lnkd.in/gp6jcdbA

VA WORKED WITH PARTNERS ACROSS AMERICA TO DROP VETERAN HOMELESSNESS TO LOWEST LEVEL EVER RECORDED! This Veterans Day, we are proud to announce that Veteran homelessness has dropped to the lowest level since America began recording it in 2009, dropping it by 7.5% in just one year, and by 55% over the last 14 years. Veteran homelessness should simply not exist in any community — they served and sacrificed so much for us, and they deserve the safety and security of permanent, supportive housing. Our partnership with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is working. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Housing First approach, which operationalizes the belief that stable housing is a prerequisite to better health and health care, is working. And our partnership with so many community organizations, on everything from transitional housing to supportive grants that help at-risk Veterans and families prevent homelessness, are working. Onward until we get to zero homeless Veterans across our nation. More: https://lnkd.in/e47eU4nZ

Shereef Elnahal ?? Thank you first off for this and to add to this as experiencing homelessness both directly and indirectly. Ending homelessness for veterans is a critical issue that deserves our utmost attention. However, understanding the duration of their homelessness is equally vital. Long-term homelessness can lead to severe mental and physical health challenges, making it imperative to analyze the factors contributing to prolonged stays in this status. By leveraging data on risk factors such as unemployment, mental health issues, and lack of social support, we can develop targeted interventions to prevent homelessness before it occurs. Together, let's advocate for comprehensive strategies that not only aim to end homelessness but also address its root causes to ensure our veterans receive the support they need. #Veterans #Homelessness #DataDrivenSolutions #SupportOurTroops

An urgently important op-ed on #homelessness and #unhoused Americans. My only rejoinder is that racial disproportionality remains an important touchstone in ending homelessness in the US. Indeed, "according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s?2021 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report to Congress (Part 2), people who identify as Black and African-American people continue to comprise the largest BIPOC group experiencing sheltered homelessness, representing 12 percent of the total U.S. population, but 37 percent of people experiencing sheltered homelessness. However, the data indicate even greater disproportionality among smaller racial groups. This includes an increase among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, which now represent 0.3 percent of the U.S. population but 1.8 percent of the sheltered homeless population, a six-fold disparity. Similarly, American Indian/Alaska Natives represent 1.3 percent of U.S. population but 3.4 percent of the sheltered homeless population. Meanwhile, a significant increase in homelessness among people identifying as Hispanic or Latino is driving greater disproportionality among this group, which comprises 19 percent of the U.S. population, but 24 percent of the sheltered homeless population. These findings reinforce the urgency for homeless systems across the nation to intentionally identify disparities within their own systems, including a lack of culturally responsive outreach and services to the people they serve, and uneven outcomes among people of different races and ethnicities. This data further underscores the need for upstream systems to more effectively identify and serve vulnerable BIPOC populations before they are at risk of becoming homeless."

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