Community Solutions

During a storm in Hawaii, outreach workers kept showing up for those experiencing homelessness. Many people stayed outside because of real barriers like fear of losing belongings, pets, or missing documents. Outreach workers builds the trust needed to move people indoors. bit.ly/4rSZC6u

For many people experiencing homelessness, pets are not optional. They are family. Homelessness is not one-size-fits-all. Small design choices in how services are delivered can have a big impact on whether people access help. bit.ly/4swtyq6

When people move safely indoors, communities change. Encampments close. Public spaces reopen for families and businesses. Cities see fewer 911 calls. Housing people is how communities become safer, healthier, and more livable.

Fort Collins, Colorado, is working toward functional zero homelessness through @BuiltforZero. That means knowing every person by name and moving people into housing faster than they become homeless. bit.ly/4bPDtQC

For years, he lived on the streets of San Diego. Today, he has a foundation to rebuild. With housing and coordinated support, one Army veteran moved from homelessness to stability. Read more: bit.ly/410k8qV

We need three things to reduce homelessness: enough housing, an outcomes-focused response system, and targeted help for people in need. With all three, we can reduce homelessness in the short-term.

In downtown Atlanta, Georgia, something is changing. Through the Downtown Rising initiative, more than 400 people have moved from the streets into housing, creating new opportunities for stability and rebuilding. #AtlantaRising bit.ly/4sVYvUv

No one plans to become homeless. But once it happens, too many people face barriers that keep them stuck. Real solutions start with understanding both the pathways in and the barriers out.

Since 2023, Denver, Colorado, has reduced unsheltered homelessness by 45%, setting a national standard and bringing street homelessness down to levels not seen since before the pandemic. Learn more here: bit.ly/4accaA6

In Colorado, a new facility is helping people move beyond homelessness thanks to @denverrescue. The focus is not just shelter, but a path to permanent housing. When people move into homes, homelessness declines. cbsn.ws/4biH76s

Veteran homelessness in Minnesota has reached its lowest level ever, with a 35% decline since 2018 and more than 4,000 veterans housed since 2015. When housing, healthcare, and outreach work together, homelessness declines. bit.ly/4bp0bP0

In less than two years, Denver has made transformational progress that cities across the country are now watching. Read the full report ➡️ bit.ly/4accaA6

Detroit, Michigan, is launching a new plan to strengthen housing stability by focusing on connecting residents to jobs, coordinating services, and helping families stay housed. Solutions like this help build stronger, healthier communities. Read: bit.ly/40hO7tZ

Rashyah Weatherspoon once faced homelessness while trying to stay in school. With community support and determination, she graduated with a degree in social work. Today she’s working to help others find stability. bit.ly/40qoIyj

Reminder: Everyone needs a safe place to sleep. No one should have to wonder where they’re going to shower before work.

A new opportunity for affordable housing in Brooklyn, New York. The housing lottery has opened for 49 affordable homes in Prospect Heights. Every new home helps create stability for families and expands housing options in the community. bit.ly/4sIeuoS

Housing stability is often one of the most important factors in long-term recovery. In Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, a vacant building is being converted into affordable housing for people recovering from substance use disorders, creating a supportive environment where residents can focus on rebuilding their lives. bit.ly/4bJ6v4n

Through coordinated outreach and housing placements, veteran street homelessness in Denver, Colorado, has declined significantly as the city moves hundreds of people indoors. @GOVERNING ➡️ bit.ly/4upn0er

Two years ago, hundreds of people in Denver, Colorado, were sleeping outside. Today, 800 people have moved indoors + street homelessness has dropped 45%. What changed? Faster outreach. More shelter. Quicker paths to housing. Read more on @GOVERNING: bit.ly/4upn0er

Happy Pi Day! Homelessness can feel overwhelming, but communities across the country are showing that progress is possible with the right formula. When communities coordinate housing, services, and data, homelessness can be reduced.