On April 22, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson—a case which aims to determine whether local governments can make it a crime for someone to live outside and unsheltered if they have no home.
Homelessness
Empowering individuals and communities: reflections from Manila
Recognised as a form of homelessness by the Institute of Global Homelessness, slums are often characterised by overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure and lack of access to basic services.
From Global Advocacy to Action: Developing Homelessness Prevention Policies and Programs
Stakeholders, including the United Nations, advocate for expanding prevention strategies to avert future homelessness.
A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 01
Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: Folks who are without a home.
Migration and Homelessness in a Changing Climate
Migration and homelessness are interlinked, crossing paths in many ways.
How Depaul USA’s Housing Projects Unlock the Potential in all People
A home is a place where people can move towards a new and independent future. A place of safety, security, a place of community, to be with friends and family. A place where every person can fulfill their potential.
A Canadian View: Hope Can Overcome Hopelessness
As we enter another Christmas time with lots of hopes and prayers it may be a good time to reflect on this world, we are living in which at times seems like a hopeless situation for many.
New Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans in Kentucky
James B., a Veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, has been in our Veterans Transitional Housing Program since April.
Themes for our common advocacy on homelessness
IGH staff had the privilege of attending and presenting at the CISCAL “Situation de Calle en América Latina” conference in Mexico City in October.
A Canadian View: Homelessness – Why Should We Care? What Can We Do?
I think we are all aware of the increasing number of homeless women, men and children in our communities, whether large cities or smaller rural towns and villages.
The Link Between Global Homelessness and Poor Mental Health
Mental health conditions can lead to homelessness and can also prevent those experiencing homelessness from getting back on their feet.
Where Do You Fit In Now?
How do you further conversations with people who have different starting points and live in other categories than your own?
