Homelessness
Homelessness is an issue that affects communities throughout the U.S., with more than half a million individuals experiencing homelessness on a given night. Start by learning about the issue in a local context and understanding how homelessness is connected to racial inequity and other social challenges. Philanthropy can help by taking a systems change approach and examining existing solutions. Bookmark this page; it serves as your launchpad to learn, connect, and take action.
What to Know
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Youth Homelessness
This guide is intended to help donors gain a deeper understanding of the U.S. housing system and outlines opportunities to address the root causes of homelessness. By Clarissa Dobrot
Understanding Unsheltered Homelessness and How to Address It
This month, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on City of Grants Pass v. Gloria Johnson—one of the most significant cases about homelessness in more than 40 years. It will effectively determine whether a local government can criminalize sleeping outside when adequate shelter is not available.G
The Criminalization of Homelessness [Video]
The housing and affordability crisis is getting worse, and more people around the country are facing the grim reality of homelessness and the criminalization that accompanies it. Rather than treating housing as a human right and committing to large-scale construction of accessible housing, states li
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