This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In November, the nation takes a day off to honor its veterans. In recent years, the homeless services world has held these sentiments all year long: diligently working to secure…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. At Community Solutions, we think a lot about the eradication of smallpox. The vaccine for the disease was introduced in 1796. But smallpox was not eradicated until 1980—more than 180…
In episode 82 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Matine Khalighi, Founder of EEqual, on developing impactful programs that create opportunity for students fighting homelessness and extreme poverty in America.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Rough sleeping in England has reached record levels – with figures showing an annual rise of 15%, representing a 169% increase since 2010. It’s no longer confined to London and the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Fifty-seven percent of women experiencing homelessness cite domestic violence as the immediate cause of their homelessness. This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we sat down with the Domestic Violence and Housing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. On any given night in 2019, more than 568,000 people in the U.S. are sleeping in their cars, in shelters and on the streets of our communities. In 2020, the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We can end homelessness for people with the most complex needs in our communities, including people with disabilities with the most extensive experiences of homelessness. We know the solution —…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Urban, suburban, and rural communities alike have proven that we can drive down the number of Veterans experiencing homelessness to as close to zero as possible, while also building and sustaining…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Even before the COVID-19 outbreak, public schools identified a record 1.5 million children and youth experiencing homelessness this year – roughly the population of Dallas, Texas. We anticipate the pandemic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In late August, the Raikes Foundation announced our new Black Leadership & Power Fund. It was a major accomplishment for our team at a time when many of us were…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Bezos, his ex-wife, are giving away US$2 billion. The money will fund existing nonprofits to support homeless families and establish a new network of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Homeownership in the United States has long functioned as a wealth equalizer, allowing middle-class families to build wealth while they pay for their housing costs. Because houses have generally appreciated…