ABA Commission on Homelessness and Poverty

Join us on March 4 at 2pm for a conversation on the undeniable link between housing stability and health and how the healthcare system can address housing precarity, prevent homelessness, and improve health outcomes of whole communities. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Through our Homeless Court Program, we provide 1-1 technical assistance to communities, serving thousands by removing legal barriers and connecting people with housing & critical services. Help support that work by donating today: americanbar.org/groups/public_…

We educate the public, train legal professionals, and collaborate with stakeholders and the courts to help people experiencing homelessness secure the support they need and prevent future homelessness. Help us continue that work by donating today. givingday.americanbar.org/campaigns/comm…

Join @ABA_CHP and NHLC for an upcoming Office Hours session on October 7, from 3:30-5pm. Office Hours provides a space to ask common questions and get information regarding topics like access to education, youth shelter, housing. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

@TheNext100 and Sofie Fashana just debuted a new report on Oregon's Direct Cash Transfer Program. You can read Sofie's expert analysis and recommendations here: thenext100.org/oregons-direct…

Join @ABA_CHP and @homeless_law for an upcoming Office Hours session on September 2, from 3:30-5pm. Office Hours provides a space to ask common questions and get information regarding topics like access to education, youth shelter, housing. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join @ABA_CHP and @homeless_law for an upcoming Office Hours session on August 5, from 3:30-5pm. Office Hours provides a space to ask common questions and get information regarding topics like access to education, youth shelter, housing. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join @ABA_CHP and @homeless_law for an upcoming Office Hours session on July 15, from 3:30-5pm. Office Hours provides a space to ask common questions and get information regarding topics like access to education, youth shelter, housing. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join us on July 23 at 1pm EST for the upcoming webinar, Ethical Approaches to Language Access: Client Communication Isn't “One Size Fits All.” This webinar will explore the challenges arising when working with clients having language access issues. learningcenter.americanbar.org/courses/109183

Join us on Thursday, June 26, at 12pm EST for the "Emerging Issues in Enforcing Source of Income Statutes: Challenges and Solutions in Securing Safe and Healthy Housing" webinar. Registration is now open: americanbar.org/events-cle/mtg….

Join us on Tuesday, June 10 from 2-5pm (with a reception to follow) for a World Congress event on "Structural Violence Against Children in the U.S. – Strategies for 2025 and Beyond" at Baker McKenzie in DC. Register to attend here: bakerxchange.com/s/9c40018cac33…

Join us on Tuesday, June 10 from 2-5pm (with a reception to follow) for a World Congress event on "Structural Violence Against Children in the U.S. – Strategies for 2025 and Beyond" at @bakermckenzie in DC. Register to attend here: bakerxchange.com/s/9c40018cac33…

Join the National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership on April 24, 2025, at 2 PM ET for "Understanding and Addressing the Health-Related Legal Needs of Older Adults and their Families." Register here: gwu-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

@ABA_CHP is proud to co-sponsor the upcoming CLE program, "Veterans Benefits and VA Procedures," on May 7 at 1pm. Join us to prepare attorneys who assist veterans with benefits claims through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Register now: learningcenter.americanbar.org/courses/104003

A recent article examined the connection between sexual violence and homelessness. Read it here: jconline.com/story/opinion/…

@ABA_CHP is proud to co-sponsor the upcoming CLE program, "Military Members and Veterans: SCRA, USERRA, and Service Animals" on April 24 at 1pm EST. Learn how important federal laws provide legal protections to servicemembers and veterans. Register now: learningcenter.americanbar.org/courses/104037

@ABA_CRSJ's Human Rights Magazine just released "Criminalization of Homelessness and Poverty Post-Grants Pass Is Still Unlawful and Ineffective at Reducing Homelessness" by Chair Michael Santos, Erica McWhorter, Laura Riley, and Kirsten Anderson. Read now: americanbar.org/groups/crsj/re…

The application deadline for the @ABA_CHP ’s 2025 Curtin Fellowship is fast approaching (March 28)! This fellowship provides $3,500 to 3 law students. Application and more information found here: americanbar.org/groups/public_…

Join @ABA_CHP and @homeless_law for an upcoming Office Hours. Ask common questions about access to education, youth shelter and housing, youth homelessness policy, youth engagement and compensation, and current federal responses.

Join @RESULTS_Tweets, @splcenter, and @ABA_CHP on March 18 at 8pm for a workshop to demystify the public comment process. Understand what the public comment process is about & why public comments are important to making rules and regulations. americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/regist…