Homelessness. It’s one of the most challenging problems we face as a society. It’s also one of the most solvable. The first step to solving homelessness is acknowledging that its victims are people. Regular people. Fathers. Mothers. Veterans. Whole families. Folks who fell on hard times and lost ...

Aug 25, 2022 · Kayla Robbins . Kayla Robbins is a freelance writer who works with big-hearted brands and businesses. When she's not working, she enjoys knitting socks, rolling d20s, and binging episodes of The Great British Bake Off.

Dec 16, 2022 · From a Legislative Perspective, it is Illegal to be Homeless in Virtually Every State in the USA, Except for Two – Oregon and Wyoming. This data comes courtesy of an investigative report first published by the National Homeless Law Center in 2019 and updated again in 2021. The report, entitled “Housing Not Handcuffs,” showed that 47 states had laws criminalizing homeless people engaging ...

Documentaries can spark change by stirring empathy, fostering important debates, and motivating collective efforts to eradicate homelessness. Invisible People is renowned for its authentic storytelling that vividly portrays the realities of homelessness.

Oct 14, 2024 · In Hennepin County, no one strategy is the priority. It’s the collaboration and integration of all five pillars – Affordable Housing, Eviction Prevention, Shelters, Outreach, and Permanent Supportive Housing – working together that creates lasting change.

Jun 18, 2020 · The way we talk about homelessness is important. We know all too well there are many who don’t have compassion for homeless people. They think the unhoused are lazy or choose to live that way.

Invisible People's mission is to shed light on the realities of homelessness, challenge harmful preconceptions, and explore viable solutions. Leveraging the

Dec 3, 2024 · As cities crack down on downtown encampments, homelessness is being pushed into suburban areas, disrupting support systems and exposing a lack of resources while failing to address the root causes of the crisis.

Apr 27, 2024 · The Devastating Impact of Homeless Shelter Contract Fraud and How it Puts Homeless People at Greater Risk. In 2017, I stayed at a homeless shelter called Parkview in Harlem.

Welcome to the Homeless Unfiltered Podcast, hosted by Mark Horvath—the most raw, unfiltered podcast on homelessness you’ll find. Get ready for real stories from people with lived and living experiences of homelessness, along with eye-opening insights from service providers, policymakers, and advocates.