More on next steps following the Summit
An email went out today to all Summit participants updating them on our progress and next steps, with additional data and feedback from the Summit, including the video of Jerry Neuman’s (Home for Good,...
View ArticleEducation & Advocacy Committee Meets
We had a productive and informative meeting last night. Members of the “Narrative Analysis” subcommittee presented the results of their work, using the Frameworks model to analyze the local narrative...
View Article2013 Homeless Census
The Applied Survey Research 2013 Homeless Census was released last week. Great info, and the executive summary in particular is very accessible. The numbers are in: 2011 data showed we had 2,771...
View ArticleThe 10 Worst States for Student Homelessness
(From www.takepart.com/photos/poverty-in-the-us-homeless-students-by-state/) New data from the Department of Education demonstrates how poverty in the U.S. affects kids and which states have the...
View ArticleSeven Things Veterans Need More Than a Holiday
On this —and every— Veteran’s Day, I remind people to thank veterans for their service. Here’s a powerful message on what Veterans really need —far more than a holiday:...
View ArticleWisdom from Dr. MLK, Jr.
“True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar; it is not haphazard and superficial. It comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring. A true revolution of values...
View ArticleIt Would Actually Be Very Simple To End Homelessness Forever
A very fascinating article by this title was published today online at ThinkProgress.org. It gives a clear history of the growth in homelessness in the US from the 1970s to now. Read the article at...
View ArticleNPR story on homeless school-age youth
More than 1.1 million public school students in the United States do not have permanent homes, according to data compiled by the Department of Education. “When we get ready for school or just getting...
View ArticleThe Countywide Strategic Plan to End Homelessness
The Countywide Strategic Plan to End Homelessness Will Present Two Community Public Forums: On December 2nd & 4th, 2014 This is an important opportunity, and the only time for our community to hear...
View ArticleDouble Lives of Homeless College Students
“Sean McLean’s first day of college at the University of Massachusetts Boston came on the heels of sobering news: The night before, he and his family were evicted from their home in Woburn, 9 miles...
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