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politics5 months ago

Critics Condemn Trump’s Homelessness and Encampment Policies

Alexandria, VA Mayor Alyia Gaskins criticizes President Trump's recent executive order on homelessness, calling it 'cruel' and harmful to effective housing policies, particularly the housing first approach, which has successfully reduced homelessness in her city. She warns that the order's emphasis on enforcement and involuntary treatment could undermine local efforts and funding, and emphasizes the importance of supportive, community-based solutions over punitive measures.

via NPR|
#executive-order#homelessness#housing-first
politics5 months ago

Trump's Executive Orders on Homelessness and Mental Health Spark Controversy

President Trump's executive order aims to force treatment and remove homeless individuals from streets across the U.S., including Oregon, by promoting long-term institutionalization and withholding federal funds from 'housing first' programs, sparking criticism from local advocates who argue it undermines efforts to address homelessness with dignity and effective support services.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|
#civil-commitment#homelessness#housing-first
social-issues1 year ago

"Houston's Effective Homelessness Reduction Strategy Unveiled"

Houston has successfully reduced homelessness by implementing the "Housing First" concept, which focuses on getting the unhoused into their own apartments and providing the necessary services to stabilize their lives. The city's approach involves coordinating various agencies under a single umbrella organization, The Way Home, and utilizing affordable apartments and COVID aid to help pay for rentals. Houston's success has led to a 63% decrease in homelessness in the greater Houston area and serves as a model for other cities to follow.

via CBS News|
#affordable-housing#coalition-for-the-homeless#homelessness
social-issues2 years ago

"Tiny Houses: A Fresh Start for Homeless Families in Brazil"

A homeless family in São Paulo, Brazil, who lost their home during the pandemic, found hope and a fresh start through a program that offers tiny houses to the unhoused. The program, called Vila Reencontro, aims to provide transitional housing for up to 36 months while offering support services such as shelter, meals, and access to social services. São Paulo is implementing this initiative to address the growing number of unhoused citizens in the city, estimated at 53,000 in March 2021. The tiny house movement is part of a global effort to find homes for the over 150 million unhoused people worldwide.

via NPR|
#fresh-start#homelessness#housing-first
social-justice2 years ago

Prince William's Mission to End Homelessness in the UK.

Prince William is launching a five-year plan in six flagship locations around the UK to demonstrate it is possible to end homelessness. The program, called "Homewards," will bring together an unprecedented network of organizations and individuals to create and deliver a tailored plan to prevent homelessness in their areas. The project draws inspiration from Finland's "Housing First" policy, which offers rental homes with contracts to people experiencing homelessness, as well as support if needed and wanted. The initiative will also focus on reframing the issue and improving understanding among the general public.

via Yahoo News|
#homelessness#homewards#housing-first