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U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness
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DEADLINES TO KNOW
JULY 27
There are less than two weeks left to apply fo
r the FY 2019/2020 Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program.
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NEWS YOU NEED
Council Discusses Eviction Prevention, American Rescue Plan, and Federal Strategic Plan
White House leaders participated in our first meeting led by HUD Secretary Fudge.
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Survey: Most Aren't Aware of Emergency Rental Assistance
New Urban Institute data showcases the urgent need to raise ERA awareness to prevent evictions. We compiled the survey's top takeaways.
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Apply Now: New Funds for Homeless Students
States and school districts can now apply for round two of the American Rescue Plan's Homeless Children and Youth Fund.
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FAQs About Emergency Rental Assistance
The Treasury Department released updated guidance on eviction prevention, outreach, reporting requirements, and more.
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VA Awards $418M in SSVF Grants
The grants went to more than 260 nonprofits to help people access the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program.
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Key Findings of the 2020 PIT Count
Even before the pandemic, roughly 580,000 people were experiencing homelessness in America -- and for the first time since data collection began, more of those people were unsheltered than sheltered.
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USICH Is Hiring
We're looking for a Policy Director and a Communications Specialist to join our team.
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SAVE THE DATE
Webinar: McKinney-Vento School Selection Rights
(TODAY at 2 p.m.)
NCHE
will review important policy changes for homeless children and youth.
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EHV "Office Hours" (Tuesdays)
Got questions about the American Rescue Plan's emergency housing vouchers? HUD has answers. The next topic: IMS/PIC, VMS, and FDS reporting.
Mark Your Calendar
COVID Response "Office Hours" (Fridays)
Homeless assistance providers can talk to the CDC, HUD, VA, and National Healthcare for the Homeless Council.
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Webinar Series on Pairing HUD and HHS Resources
This three-part program will provide partnership opportunities and on-the-ground examples for PHAs, CoCs, and other housing stakeholders
.
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IN THE NEWS
Race Is on to Get Rental Assistance Out to Avert Evictions
(
AP
)
Sacramento Mulls a New Homelessness Strategy: Legally Mandating Housing
(
NYT
)
New Jersey Hospitals Can Now Build Housing for Those Experiencing Homelessness
(
Philadelphia Inquirer
)
Inside One City's Effort to Convert Motels Into Affordable Housing (
CalMatters
)
Four New Members Appointed to Utah Homelessness Council
(
UPR
)
The Hunger Games of Homeless Services
(
Shelterforce
)
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