education, resources, and advocacy
education, resources, and advocacy
Abilene’s Coordinated, Data-Driven Path to Ending Homelessness In Abilene, the city’s network of homelessness organizations is showing what’s possible when agencies work together: the city has achieved functional zero for veteran and chronic homelessness and reduced the number of individuals and families who return to homelessness. With guidance from the West Texas Homeless Network (WTHN)[…]
Drawing on Experience, Driving Change: Kraig’s Journey at THN Kraig Blaize-Fiero’s connection to Texas Homeless Network began unexpectedly. As a teenager navigating homelessness and addiction, he learned firsthand how challenging it can be to find support. Years later, when he discovered THN through community service, he recognized immediately how meaningful the organization’s work could be[…]
As COVID continues, so do its impacts on homelessness It is no secret that navigating the consequences of COVID-19 has been especially challenging for those without stable housing and/or emergency savings across the country. Countless people have become unable to work due to long-COVID, and others lost employment as a result of industry disruptions originating[…]
2019 Homelessness Awareness Day (HAD) at the Capitol We are busy working with the THN Advocates Committee on finalizing the legislative priorities that we will be sharing with our legislators during HAD. Homelessness Awareness Day is an opportunity to educate our elected officials on homelessness in Texas and discuss policies that will help make it[…]
By Keegan Shepherd, THN Statewide Initiatives VISTA During my year as an AmeriCorps VISTA for Texas Homeless Network, I have worked on statewide initiatives that largely center on one question: How can we use data to better connect people experiencing homelessness in Texas to housing and services? Our main answer to that question has been[…]
The outpouring of support for communities devastated by Hurricane Harvey reminds us we are never in this alone. Below is a list compiled from various resources of ways you can help out. Hurricane Harvey: How to Donate Safely and Avoid Charity Scams To help homeless service agencies in Corpus Christi: Good Samaritan Rescue Mission an area[…]
As the effects of Hurricane Harvey unfold, we have put together a comprehensive list of resources for you. Please share. If you are looking for ways to help areas affected by Hurricane Harvey, visit this page. (Hover over links and click to open.) Hurricane Harvey Latest News from HUD View the HUD[…]
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