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Western Regional Advocacy Project

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WRAP was created to expose and eliminate the root causes of civil and human rights abuses of people experiencing poverty and homelessness in our communities. For more info visit: www.wraphome.org

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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
🎉RAFFLE ANNOUNCEMENT! During WRAP's Cultural Night on August 15, we will have a raffle to support the expenses for organizers traveling to San Francisco for WRAP's annual Congress. Read More www.instagram.com/p/Dbv6KlOmAr4/
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
In this Issue: WRAP’s Community congress it's coming down to San Francisco & 2 public events and opportunities to learn about “The Making of Homelessness” and the historical systemic factors leading to contemporary homelessness. Read More conta.cc/4hAqh6o
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Many issues, one fight!
Email from Western Regional Advocacy Project Let us link our organizing with one another because together is the only way through Hey Everybody, Knowing your history to understand your today – So we
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Many issues, one fight! Teach In ✨WHEN - Saturday, August 15 ✨WHERE - 518 Valencia, Eric Quezada Center ✨WHAT - Community teach in ✨TIME - 2:00pm ✨Light snacks provided wraphome.org/2026/07/29/m...
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Join WRAP on Saturday, August 15 for “Many Issues, One Fight! An evening of music, poetry, and artwork to celebrate our collective fight for dignity and respect!” ✨WHEN - Saturday, August 15 ✨WHERE - 518 Valencia, Eric Quezada Center ✨WHAT - Cultural night hosted by WRAP ✨FOOD PROVIDED!
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The National Homelessness Law Center and partners filed to block new HUD homelessness funding conditions they say would redirect more than $4 billion away from proven housing solutions and put at least 97,000 people back to the streets. bit.ly/2026nhlc
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
The Bay Resistance Trans Organizing Working Group will be hosting a picnic with NA drinks and snacks at Dolores Park from 2:30 pm until the march begins. Feel free to drop in whenever. All are welcome (allies included!): bring your friends, family, acquaintances, dogs, etc.!
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
WRAP has the power of collective mobilization while remaining accountable to the realities of local communities. By bringing together some of the fiercest organizations fighting homelessness, for 21 years WRAP has developed a unique structure that combines documented street outreach,
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Sweeps fracture communities, displace people, & damage physical and mental health. When asked, what alternatives/services were people offered? 88% were not offered any services and 74% had all of their belongings thrown away at the sweep. Sweeps are not a solution to addressing homelessness
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
For 21 years, we’ve worked alongside @lacanetwork_official and other local groups, with community outreach guiding all our campaigns. The #Right2Rest Bill was introduced in Colorado, Oregon, and California, and WRAP member groups in all three states built it together
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Sweeps are a way to push people further into the margins of society and out of the public eye. They are a sham response to a manufactured issue. Sweeps will never solve homelessness, instead they play into the vicious cycle of homelessness. Read More: bit.ly/fightsweeps
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
“California already has an unstable boom-bust tax system because of the devaluation of property taxes and reliance increasingly on income taxes on wealthy residents,” Wiener told the San Francisco Standard. He said he disagreed with the approach, especially given that it’s a one-time tax.
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
The systems are doing what they were built to do: displace people, criminalize poverty, protect profit. WRAP and our Members organize and fight for dignity and respect. Every dollar keeps us moving. $21, $210... it all keeps WRAP and our Members in sync. conta.cc/3QGTX6
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
If you're not part of the solution, stop creating more homelessness!!! www.streetsheet.org/as-rv-permit...
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As RV Permit Renewal Deadline Looms, Program Flaws are Laid Bare
by Zach Bollinger Four out of 10 San Francisco RV residents are at risk of losing their homes when their six-month parking permits lapse on April 30.  Of the 225 RVers who still need to renew …
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
What a day for celebration, 10 years of amazing youth community organizing is not an easy thing to achieve! Looking forward to the next anniversary! mailchi.mp/otfpdx/2026g...
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Outside the Frame Open House Dec 11th 5-8pm
Tour the studio, meet the crew, share a delicious meal by Naphtali’s and sneak a peek at our new projects.
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
WRAP-UP is out! In this Issue: They can call it a sweep, but it's still just banishment. Everyone is familiar with a sweep, be it by definition, bearing witness to somebody being displaced or even coming across a familiar... Read More: conta.cc/4spIAwO #StoptheSweeps
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They can call it a sweep, but it's still just banishment.
Email from Western Regional Advocacy Project Hey Everybody, Fighting Sweeps by Building Community. Everyone is familiar with a sweep, be it by definition, bearing witness to somebody being displaced
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Every day we witness the criminalization of poverty and homelessness where local governments across the country unleash the force of the State against people forced to live in public space. Learn the truth about sweeps. #StoptheSweeps
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
San Francisco, CA. We have an abusive government! Speak out against cuts to senior & disability programs! April 15 Join the board of supervisors' budget committee hearing to share your story! Meet at noon for an action. Hearing begins at 1:30pm Room 278
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
For Immediate release: Federal Judge Issues Major Order Against City Berkeley to Stop Practices That Endanger Unhoused Residents BERKELEY, CA — Over the weekend, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California issued a series of rulings in ... wraphome.org/2026/04/06/f...
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For Immediate release: Federal Judge Issues Major Order Against City Berkeley to Stop Practices That Endanger Unhoused Residents - WRAP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2026 Federal Court Orders Berkeley to Stop Practices That Endanger Unhoused Residents BERKELEY, CA — over the weekend, the United States District Court for the Northern ...
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
WRAP’s birthday month ends in less than 10 hours! Help us celebrate by: ✨ Raising $2,100 by today ✨ Adding 21 new monthly donors ✨ Subscribing to our newsletter for updates on WRAP resources, members, and homeless policy Learn more or get involved: wrap@wraphome.org
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Meet WRAP! As more people continue to get connected with the Western Regional Advocacy Project (WRAP), we wanted to introduce ourselves to all of you. Check out this post to understand who we are! Founded in 2005, WRAP is an organization that unites local community organizing! Learn More:
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
OCOH Meeting & Housing Advocacy – Tomorrow at 9:30 AM / Únete: Reunión de OCOH y Acción por Vivienda – Jueves 9:30 AM
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
We’re going LIVE in a bit 🔴 21 years in, and still organizing, still fighting the criminalization of poverty. Tap in for REAL TALK with folks who’ve been doing this work for decades. 🕑 2p PT / 3p MT / 4p CT / 5p ET instagram.com/@westernregionaladvocacyproject
Flyer promoting an Instagram Live event for WRAP’s 21st anniversary. The image features two organizers speaking at rallies, with bold text reading “Real Talk” and “Celebrating 21 Years of Fighting the Criminalization of Poverty.” Event is Tuesday, March 24 at 2pm PST on Instagram Live, featuring experienced organizers sharing lessons and how to continue the fight alongside poor and unhoused people.
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
🔈Tune in for "Real talk: Celebrating 21 Years of Fighting the Criminalization of Poverty!" WHEN: Tuesday, March 24 WHERE: IG LIVE (click the WRAP ig account to listen in!) Join us in a conversation between Paul (WRAP) & General Dogon from LACAN www.instagram.com/p/DWH6bzeEgpG/
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
"On March 24, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Noem v. Al Otro Lado, the most important asylum case in generations. Last month, faith communities from across the country joined together to author an amicus brief defending the right to asylum. www.eventbrite.com/e/no-turning...
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No Turning Back: Faith Vigil to Defend the Right to Asylum
Together, we will sing and pray as we declare "No turning back" on the sacred and ancient right to asylum.
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Together, we can address the systemic issues that perpetuate homelessness. Join us in amplifying the voices of those affected! Read WRAP Members Updates & Events conta.cc/4uyaQQr
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Celebrate 21 Years of WRAP
Email from Western Regional Advocacy Project Hey Everybody, WRAP is celebrating 21 years of fighting alongside poor & unhoused people! 🎉 As we usher in our 21st year, we celebrate all the work of ou
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
WRAP is celebrating 21 years of fighting alongside poor & unhoused people! 🎉 As we usher in our 21st year, we celebrate all the work of our WRAP members in California, Oregon, Washington, Montana & Colorado! Read More: www.instagram.com/p/DVyrzI6FAQM/
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Western Regional Advocacy Project on Instagram: "WRAP is celebrating 21 years of fighting alongside poor & unhoused people! 🎉 As we usher in our 21st year, we celebrate all the work of our WRAP membe...
14 likes, 2 comments - westernregionaladvocacyproject on March 12, 2026: "WRAP is celebrating 21 years of fighting alongside poor & unhoused people! 🎉 As we usher in our 21st year, we celebrate all t...
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Where: The Women’s Building [3543 18th St, SF] When: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM, Doors open at 5:30 PM RSVP: luma.com/qg8naqks?tk=...
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Hey y’all come out to our International Women’s Day Food & Bake sale, and rally to uplift the voices of some of the most marginalized women out there, Houseless women!! www.instagram.com/p/DVcFkZlAHt...
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
More Arrests and Jail Time: Citations can eventually lead to arrests. The proportion of people booked into the county jail who are classified as homeless has skyrocketed, to around 49%. www.propublica.org/article/albu...
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Albuquerque’s Mayor Said Arrests Were “Not the Solution” to Homelessness. Yet Jail Bookings Have Skyrocketed.
Under Tim Keller’s leadership, the city has increasingly criminalized conduct associated with homelessness, causing a growing number of people on the streets to be arrested and jailed.
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Denver, CO. Letter Delivered to Mayor, Hear the Voices of Houseless People wraphome.org/2026/03/03/d...
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Newsom threatens California counties for failing to use his new mental health court
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Hansel Aguilar, Berkeley’s director of police accountability, is suing the city’s police chief, Jen Louis, over her department’s refusal to release records from a June sweep of a longstanding homeless encampment. www.berkeleyside.org/2025/12/17/b...
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Berkeley’s civilian police oversight director sues police chief over withheld records
It's the latest escalation in an increasingly testy relationship between BPD and the city's civilian oversight apparatus.
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Repression Breeds Resistance: Honoring Community Organizing wraphome.org/2026/02/20/r...
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
HUD Publishes Mixed-Status Families Proposed Rule with Comments Due April 21; Keep Families Together Campaign Launches; Take Action! wraphome.org/2026/02/24/h...
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HUD Publishes Mixed-Status Families Proposed Rule with Comments Due April 21; Keep Families Together Campaign Launches; Take Action! - WRAP
By Kayla Blackwell, NLIHC Senior Housing Policy Analyst and Renee Williams, NLIHC Senior Advisor for Public Policy  On February 20, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published...
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
a short history of how homelessness in the city ... and the country www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uzZ...
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SF's Homeless Problem: How Did We Get Here?
YouTube video by KPIX | CBS NEWS BAY AREA
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
So-called Berkeley /occupied Huchiun with its special hate for its houseless residents phlamber berkeley.homeless.union -speak back to these poltricksters ! #sweepskill www.instagram.com/reel/DVHSTzT...
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Press Conference Today: Berkeley City Hall at noon – Disabled Residents Face Eviction wraphome.org/2026/02/23/p...
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Press Conference Today: Berkeley City Hall at noon - Disabled Residents Face Eviction - WRAP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 23, 2026 Contact:Yesica Prado, Berkeley Homeless Union(510) 575-0563Berkeley.homeless.union@gmail.com Anthony Prince, Legal Counsel for BHU(510) 301-1472princelawoffices@...
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Dear Fighters for Human Rights and Dignity! Thank you all so much for signing on the letter to the Mayor calling for an end to the terrorization of houseless people on our streets! wraphome.org/2026/02/23/d...
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Denver, CO. Letter re Street Terrorization Release Monday March 2nd - WRAP
Dear Fighters for Human Rights and Dignity! Thank you all so much for signing on the letter to the Mayor calling for an end to the terrorization of houseless people on our streets! I know it has been ...
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Repression Breeds Resistance: Honoring Community Organizing conta.cc/4rTma7i
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
When asked about advance notice of being sweep • 71% reported No Advance Notice at All • 55% reported being swept in the past 30 days • 41% reported received 24 hour notice
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
... One more stark reminder of the disconnect between our ideals and public policy is to look at the declining stocks of our country's public and project-based housing. www.sfchronicle.com/eastbay/arti...
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First phase of massive housing project set to break ground at this East Bay BART station
This 240-unit affordable apartment building will include 60 units of housing for the homeless in Oakland. It moves forward even as many market-rate projects have stalled.
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Any time government tells a person, your presence is unacceptable in our community, it is a civil rights issue. Any time local governments demonize one segment of society in order to control their movements and justify their removal from public spaces, it is a civil rights issue.
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
The Federal Government has given the San Francisco Housing Authority 30 days to verify the citizenship status of an unspecified list of tenants who are receiving rental assistance from the agency. www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/t... via @sfchronicle
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Trump administration demands citizenship checks for S.F. public housing tenants
The request comes as part of a new directive from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
As all eyes turn to the Bay for the Super Bowl, we recognize this is a critical moment to bolster our community preparedness. actionnetwork.org/events/the-b...
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The Bay Stands with Minnesota & Preparing for the Super Bowl Mass Call
Co-sponsors: Bay Resistance Silicon Valley, Nuevo Sol, Jobs with Justice, Mujeres Unidas y Activas We are devastated by the ICE murders, ICE violence and separation of over 3,000 families in Minnesot...
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
“Something that we expect from the repetitive cycle with these events is that the city tries to clear out any signs of visible poverty,” Illa said. “Either we’re offering permanent housing solutions to people, or we’re pushing them from block to block.” www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/s...
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Super Bowl festivities are taking over downtown. What does that mean for S.F.’s homeless residents?
The 60th Super Bowl will be held at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8, bringing thousands to San Francisco’s embattled downtown neighborhoods to stay and for a run of fan events.
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Join the National Organizing Call this Thursday This Thursday, the 29th, Housing Not Handcuffs is hosting a National Organizing Call to launch a new campaign: No Federal Funds for Homeless Detention Camps. Register for the National Organizing Call us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Western Regional Advocacy Project @withouthousing.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Even well-designed programs struggled to keep pace as more people became homeless faster than housing could be created. These experiences demonstrate a central lesson: local coordination cannot replace federal responsibility. truthout.org/articles/a-t...
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A Tech Bro Think Tank Is Trying to Roll Back Evidence-Based Homelessness Policy
Housing First policies are being replaced with punitive reforms that could push 170,000 people back into homelessness.
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