Monthly Archives: August 2012
Why Membership Matters to Joe Finn
As the president and executive director of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance and a member of the Board of Directors at NCH, Joe Finn strongly believes in the power of an individual’s story. Mr. Finn’s Membership Matters because he … Continue reading
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Tagged Activism, Advocacy, Faces of Homelessness, Membership, Speakers Bureau
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Why Membership Matters to Jake
Jake Walters believes that Membership Matters, especially to young people. Read how youth can make a difference in ending hate crimes against the homeless by becoming a member at NCH: The Coalition’s You Don’t Need a Home to Vote campaign … Continue reading
Posted in Intern Interjections
Tagged Advocacy, Civil Rights, Hate Crimes, Membership
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Why Membership Matters to Katherine:
NCH aims to create a national network of dedicated homeless advocates; read how intern Katherine is working to expand that network and why your Membership Matters to her work: I am an Advocacy Fellow from the Bonner Foundation at the … Continue reading
Why Membership Matters to Bobbie Ibarra and the Miami Coalition for the Homeless:
Bobbie Ibarra is the Executive Director at the Miami Coalition for the Homeless. Below she answers our questions on why she supports NCH and how she makes her Membership Matter everyday. How did you first become involved with the National … Continue reading
Why We Should Care About the Homeless Vote
by Jin Zhao Originally Printed in AlterNet Thursday, August 9, 2012 Only 10% of homeless Americans vote each year, but they can still make a difference in elections. Having a home is not a prerequisite to vote in the United … Continue reading
