Three Important Acronyms in Solving Homelessness - PIT, HIC, and AHAR
PIT, HIC, and AHAR are important acronyms in solving homelessness, but what are they?
Homelessness is a Housing Issue
On June 8, I was able to attend the ULI Los Angeles Homelessness Summit 3.0 at The California Endowment with Christopher Kealey, Executive Director of HomeAid Los Angeles.
What Does Housing Have To Do With Healthcare?
In short, housing is healthcare. Over 1,000 people registered for this year’s Health Care for the Homeless Conference in Baltimore, May 15th – May 19th. I attended various sessions that focused on the ties between health and housing, as well as the benefits of recuperative care for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Strength in Numbers is a Powerful Tool in Fighting Homelessness
It takes a village, we are all in this together, and stronger together: are all phrases that I have often used and very much believe, when tackling many of the challenges life has thrown my way. In my time here at HomeAid, I have had the privilege to witness this concept of “strength in numbers" be a powerful force in making a difference in numerous lives across this country.
Housing the Unhoused: One Size Does Not Fit All
When we look at housing as a solution for homelessness, we simply cannot apply the traditional housing model and expect people with numerous barriers to thrive. At HomeAid, we take a thoughtful approach to designing and building housing and resource centers that will create spaces for healing and hope. The type of re-routing that occurs when someone is either mitigating or exiting homelessness is profound and unearths years, sometimes decades of trauma.
Yearly Point-in-Time Count is an Essential Tool in Fight Against Homelessness
The Homeless Point-in-Time Count (PIT) is completed in many cities and counties across the nation every January, and reflects a snapshot of those experiencing homelessness in our communities. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that Continuums of Care conduct an annual count of people experiencing homelessness who are sheltered in emergency shelter, transitional housing and Safe Havens.