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Hennepin County’s Proven Blueprint for Ending Homelessness
A Collaborative Strategy that Embraces All Five Pillars Needed to End Homelessness: Affordable Housing, Eviction Prevention, Shelters, Community Outreach and Permanent Supportive Housing Brian spent about six months receiving cancer treatments in a local hospital in Minneapolis. He couldn’t work, … Continue reading → The post Hennepin County’s Proven Blueprint for Ending Homelessness appeared first on Invisible People.
Making Higher Education Accessible for Homeless Youth
How Programs Like Carlow University’s Community Scholars Offer Hope and Support for At-Risk Students In my fourth year of college, things started to fall apart around me. At the time, I was in an accelerated degree program. As I finished … Continue reading → The post Making Higher Education Accessible for Homeless Youth appeared first on Invisible People.
Muted Voices: How Social Media Silences Homelessness Advocacy
Despite the Promise of Free Speech, Platforms Are Manipulating Algorithms to Suppress Crucial Conversations About Homelessness, Blocking the Path to Real Change The mainstream media has been taking literary potshots at homeless people for decades, giving way to whole generations … Continue reading → The post Muted Voices: How Social Media Silences Homelessness Advocacy appeared first on Invisible People.
Why San Francisco’s RV Ban Will Backfire
Examining How the Proposed Ban on RV Parking Could Deepen the City’s Homelessness Crisis Rather than Resolve It In San Francisco, a city plan has been proposed that would prohibit large vehicles such as travel trailers and mobile homes from … Continue reading → The post Why San Francisco’s RV Ban Will Backfire appeared first on Invisible People.
Born into Homelessness: UK’s Children Face a Lifetime in Temporary Housing
How the UK’s Broken Housing System Is Trapping Children in Dangerous, Overcrowded Conditions The painful truth has been exposed. Homeless children in England are “spending their entire lives in temporary accommodations,” according to a study cited by mainstream media outlet … Continue reading → The post Born into Homelessness: UK’s Children Face a Lifetime in Temporary Housing appeared first on Invisible People.
Judge Blasts VA for Failing Homeless Veterans with Disabilities
Veterans Affairs Criticized for Illegal Land Deals and Lack of Housing for Homeless Disabled Veterans in Los Angeles. A federal judge in California recently ruled that the federal Veteran Affairs agency routinely failed to provide housing and adequate medical care … Continue reading → The post Judge Blasts VA for Failing Homeless Veterans with Disabilities appeared first on Invisible People.
The Growing Crisis: 100,000 Seniors Homeless in America
More Than 100,000 Seniors Are Unhoused on Any Given Night Thanks to Failing Safety Nets and a Lack of Housing Solutions A collective of data suggests that millions of people endure homelessness in the United States each year. When taking … Continue reading → The post The Growing Crisis: 100,000 Seniors Homeless in America appeared first on Invisible People.
Homeless, Forgotten, and Alone: The Truth Behind Poverty and Family Abandonment
Why Friends and Family Often Leave Those in Need to Navigate Homelessness and Housing Insecurity Without Support When you’re homeless or struggling with housing, you’ll notice certain patterns. Many people you once considered friends will distance themselves and be unable … Continue reading → The post Homeless, Forgotten, and Alone: The Truth Behind Poverty and Family Abandonment appeared first on Invisible People.
How New York City’s Homelessness and Migrant Crisis Reflects a Broken Promise
Between 1892 and 1954, over 12 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island in New York City. Many arrived by large steamships; first and second-class passengers were briefly inspected on board, while third-class passengers, traveling in crowded and unsanitary conditions, were … Continue reading → The post How New York City’s Homelessness and Migrant Crisis Reflects a Broken Promise appeared first on Invisible People.
When Policing Becomes Deadly: A Homeless Man’s Death in Milwaukee
The Murder of Samuel Sharpe, Jr., Exposes the Urgent Need for Humane Alternatives to Police Intervention Police have gunned down another homeless man in an event that tragically ended his life. In the aftermath, family, advocates, and friends gather to … Continue reading → The post When Policing Becomes Deadly: A Homeless Man’s Death in Milwaukee appeared first on Invisible People.
America Can End Homelessness: Hennepin County Proves It’s Possible
America can end homelessness, and Hennepin County is proving it’s possible. While cities across the nation face rising homelessness, Hennepin County, Minnesota, offers a powerful example by building a community-wide system that prioritizes people, not punishment. From preventing evictions to … Continue reading → The post America Can End Homelessness: Hennepin County Proves It’s Possible appeared first on Invisible People.
Faith Groups Mobilize to Help Homeless Kentuckians
Alarm Bells Are Ringing as it Becomes Legal in the State to Kill ‘Unlawful Campers’ The Grants Pass Supreme Court decision has left unhoused people across the country more vulnerable than ever. Cities and states are wasting no time in … Continue reading → The post Faith Groups Mobilize to Help Homeless Kentuckians appeared first on Invisible People.
From Displacement to Danger: The Fallacy of Encampment Sweeps
Why Shifting Homeless People Out of Sight Does Not Improve Safety and What Needs to Change In response to the Supreme Court’s Grants Pass ruling, which authorizes removing and punishing individuals living on public lands, Long Beach, California, has become … Continue reading → The post From Displacement to Danger: The Fallacy of Encampment Sweeps appeared first on Invisible People.
Inside Safe: LA’s Costly and Ineffective Approach to Homelessness
Human Rights Watch and Advocates Reveal How the Inside Safe Program’s High Expenses and Inadequate Support Services Are Failing to Address the Root Causes of Homelessness With its sprawling scenery and abundance of luxury rentals, Los Angeles is home to … Continue reading → The post Inside Safe: LA’s Costly and Ineffective Approach to Homelessness appeared first on Invisible People.
From Generosity to Villainy: The Hidden Harm of Misrepresenting Homelessness
How a Sensationalized Story Turned Charles Otto’s Life Upside Down and Perpetuated Harmful Myths About Homelessness Charles Otto doesn’t think those experiencing homelessness should talk to reporters after one interview upended his life. Otto estimated he has been living on … Continue reading → The post From Generosity to Villainy: The Hidden Harm of Misrepresenting Homelessness appeared first on Invisible People.
Homeless Sweeps Are a Band-Aid Solution to a Systemic Problem
Anchorage’s Recent Sweep Highlights the Inefficiencies of Displacement Without Support Last month, Anchorage conducted a sweep on a large homeless encampment on Fairbanks Street following numerous complaints from local businesses and residents about public health and safety concerns. Despite these … Continue reading → The post Homeless Sweeps Are a Band-Aid Solution to a Systemic Problem appeared first on Invisible People.
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