Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Have you ever heard the expression, a wolf in sheep’s clothing? photo credit: Phil Wood Being in my early...
Homelessness vs. Homelessness
On January 26, 2011, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH), HUD and the Department of Education co-hosted an...
Is Prison Adequate Housing?
Several communities are realizing the difficulty many ex-offenders have with keeping in line with their parole restrictions. Most parole...
Philanthropic Gap Filled by Corporate Donors
In this difficult economic climate, homeless people and providers are less likely to get financial support from traditional philanthropic...
Going Up, Going Down
Though every year communities understand that cold weather brings increased risk of illness and even death among those who...
‘Hard Lives, Mean Streets’ Book Review
Book Review by Tracey Crocker (NCH VISTA in Florida) “We have become so accustomed to living in a society...
Homeless Memorial Day Resolution Introduced to Congress
Florida Congressman Introduces Resolution Recognizing National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) has introduced a House...
The Ongoing Business of Harm and Neglect: DHS’ Experimentation with NYC Families
by Neil Donovan, Executive Director 200 families in New York City are part of a new draconian experiment cooked...
Get Out the Homeless Vote in 2010
by Michael Stoops In the early 1980’s there were successful lawsuits on the right of homeless people to vote...
5 Tips for Winter Planning
by Megan Hustings In DC, we’re trying to squeeze the last days of warmth and sunshine out of the...