Monthly Archives: March 2012
What my NCH internship meant to me
A couple weeks ago we shared with you the stories of our current interns, who in their words described why they chose to work at the National Coalition for the Homeless. Today, we share the below post from a past … Continue reading
Freedom to Beg?
WASHINGTON – U.S. District Court Chief Judge “Ted” Stewart of the Utah District Court struck down a law that limited panhandling or public begging. Families and individuals who live in persistent poverty often turn to panhandling as a way of … Continue reading
How AmeriCorps is making an impact
This year’s National AmeriCorps Week, March 10 – 18, is an opportunity for AmeriCorps members, alums, grantees, program partners and friends to demonstrate impact on critical issues, bring more Americans into service, and thank the community partners who make AmeriCorps possible. … Continue reading
NCH Members Respond to “Homeless Hotspots”
“Homeless Hotspots” – is this marketing campaign a friend or foe to un-housed folks? NCH has been getting a lot of requests-for-comment. As a membership organization that advocates with (not for) homeless individuals, we depend, rely and are primarily informed … Continue reading
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Tagged Civil Rights, Homeless Hotspots, Jobs, Living Wage, Membership
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