Reminder that we are in the process of transitioning executive directors. While we are sad to say goodbye to @Mariafoscarinis, @AKFasanelli is joining us with years of experience working to end homelessness at @HPRPmaryland!
The Law Center welcomes the increase in funding for housing/homelessness in @JoeBiden's budget, but in order to meet the full need of the Admin's commitment to the #right2housing, we will need to see even more in the Jobs and Infrastructure bills!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2021/04/09/biden-2022-budget/
H/t to @Kat_Monet @NCHVorg for sharing this agenda from @USICHgov's meeting with @DeptVetAffairs, leading with the message that "Housing is a Right for All." Still brings me joy every time I see it! #HousingIsAHumanRight
https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/ACHV/meetings/2021-04/docs/USICH_508c.pdf
UNHOUSED PEOPLE ORGANIZED AND WON.
After a two-month encampment at City Hall, followed by a week of escalation after City Hall threatened to evict them, the Kansas City Homeless Union has won what could be the seedlings of a citywide social housing program in Kansas City. https://twitter.com/KCTenants/status/1380225359191363591
Kansas City Homeless Union made history today, winning at least 111 deeply affordable homes for people currently experiencing homelessness, good jobs, 500 hotel rooms to facilitate a transition to permanent housing, and a guaranteed seat at the table for future negotiations.
This past week, for the 1st time in nearly 32 years, the Law Center welcomed a new Executive Director. @AKFasanelli brings passion and years of experience advocating for the homeless, and we couldn't be more excited to have her!
National Homelessness Law Center
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"75% of Americans believe that housing is a human right, and two-thirds of Americans believe the government should be involved in making that happen." #HousingIsAHumanRight
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Campbell: Think of 'the humanity of families.' CT needs to treat housing as human right
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A 'right to housing' bill may not pass, columnist Susan Campbell writes. But if there was...National Homelessness Law Center
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"It’s hard to obtain sweeping verdicts that will guarantee broad rights for homeless people because they are not a protected class under federal civil rights law, nor do the courts recognize a legal right to housing." - Tristia Bauman
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From the street to the courtroom: Homeless Californians sue for their rights
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Homeless civil rights lawsuits are on the rise in the Bay Area and beyond. Some are leading to victories for unhoused communities.2000 M St NW, Suite 750-E
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