UPCOMING: 25th Anniversary of McKinney-Vento Act

The State of Homelessness and Poverty in America

On Thursday, July 19 from 2 - 4 PM at the National Association of Realtors' top floor and roof-deck at 500 New Jersey Ave., NW, the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty will recognize the 25th Anniversary of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and consider "The State of Homelessness and Poverty in America." Special guests will include Congresswoman Judy Biggert (IL-R) and Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL), and the event will feature excerpts from Tom Morgan's upcoming documentary, "These Storied Streets," which shares the heartbreaking and inspiring stories of homeless people and includes a voice-over by Susan Sarandon.

We will also give special recognition to the Law Center's exemplary LEAP members and pro bono partners.

This event is co-sponsored by The National Center for Housing and Child Welfare, The National Low Income Housing Coalition, The National Alliance to End Homelessness, The Corporation for Supportive Housing and First Focus.

Please RSVP to anniversary@nlchp.org or (202) 638-2535.