Tag Archives: McKinney-Vento Act

“Voluntary Hunger in Protest of Involuntary Hunger”

Posted on April 14, 2011 by NCH Intern

By: Brian Stone Today, it seems as though there is normalized acceptance of a segment of our population not having enough food or shelter. The proof is last week’s budget cuts which will push those without food, homes and medical … Continue reading →

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Update on HEARTH and FY2011 Budget

Posted on March 7, 2011 by National Coalition for the Homeless

From Ann Marie Oliva, Director, Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (via the CPD homeless listserv) In September of last year, HUD held two national conferences to begin the process of familiarizing communities … Continue reading →

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Senator Robert Byrd, Homeless Advocate Too!

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Michael Stoops

By Michael Stoops, NCH Director of Community Organizing The McKinney Act was the first major federal program to provide funds for people experiencing homeless and inspired bipartisan support from both the House and the Senate. The current McKinney-Vento Act remains … Continue reading →

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