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A powerful new tool to combat hunger and homelessness

Candid

The response was clear: In that moment, our donors were focused most on hunger and homelessness in the United States, two interwoven problems that have been greatly exacerbated by the ripple effects of COVID-19. . The severity of the hunger and homelessness crises varies by region, state, and community.

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Grants for Homeless Shelters: Where and How to Apply

Qgiv

Homelessness is a significant problem in the United States. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ 2021 State of Homelessness report , there were 580,466 people in the United States who were experiencing homelessness in 2020, 30% of which were families with children. State and local government agencies.

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MacArthur Offers $100 Million For One Good Program

The NonProfit Times

We believed $100 million would inspire communities around the world to dream big. For the second round of 100&Change in 2021, MacArthur awarded a $100 million grant to Community Solutions to accelerate an end to homelessness in 75 U.S. communities in five years.

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It Takes a Village: Using Peer-to-Peer to End Homelessness

Qgiv

People often ask, “What’s the best way to end homelessness?” However, peer-to-peer fundraising is a great way to raise money for human services organizations and, more importantly, it’s a grassroots way to build awareness of the issues facing the unhoused community. 3 Successful Peer-to-Peer Events. The best part?

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Join Us: AIRS Conference

VisionLink

Multiple industries are represented at AIRS, including Housing and Homelessness, Aging and Disabilities, Crisis, Health Care, Public Health, and more. One should envision these many components of whole communities when establishing or growing a program that centers around information and referral data sharing.

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Breaking the cycle: Supporting veterans and military families’ basic needs in local communities 

Candid

Such “bad paper” discharges can severely limit access to veterans’ benefits, leading to cascading effects on education, employment, housing, and overall well-being—including heightened risks of homelessness; anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and traumatic brain injury; substance misuse; and suicide. “By

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#thankful4home: Raising Awareness Around Homelessness

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This fall and winter I’m working with a group of organizations in Chicago to raise awareness around homelessness, alongside screenings of the @Home documentary that features portraits of this issue through the eyes of activist Mark Horvath. #thankful4home: A Lesson in Project Based Learning & Gratitude guest post by Lisa Colton.

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