This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers from The Aspen Institute break down the potential damage of the COVID-19-induced eviction crisis, highlighting the inequitable distribution of risk. • What role can you…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • While the hotels offered to keep homeless individuals out of crowded shelters, it is not a long-term solution to curb homelessness nor does it establish permanent…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • With unemployment levels at record highs and social safety nets evaporating, due to COVID-19, America is staring down what could be the most severe housing crisis in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • At The Hechinger Report, Barbara Shelly warns of the disproportionate effects of rising evictions during COVID on kids and students. • How do rising evictions during…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are three strategies that communities can promote to make inclusive public spaces for homeless populations. • How can donors support community-led strategies to housing issues?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • John Sabelhaus and Austin Clemens discuss the inequities in wealth that stem from the growing gap in homeownership across race and income. • How might the gap…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Steve Berg relays some key points from the 2018 National Conference on Ending Homelessness which discuss a crisis response system, reforms for more accessible housing, addressing racial…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • An expert on the matter discusses 12 myths of homelessness in America as the realities of homelessness upend many common assumptions about its causes and potential…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The National Alliance to End Homelessness’ virtual Town Hall event focused on addressing homelessness through the lens of racial justice and COVID-19. • Why are virtual…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are five ways that school districts can build ‘learning homes’ for homeless students and prioritize these students’ well-being and academic achievement. • How can donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Cailin Crowe discusses how COVID-19 influences homelessness, especially within groups — like the formerly incarcerated or evicted — who are at a greater risk for homelessness.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Samantha Batko explains why communities should prioritize.rapid-rehouse for people who have been forced to live outside during COVID-19. • What resources can be deployed to address the…