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Veteran Housing Corp says that IF YOU ARE NOT PART OF A PERMANENT AND LASTING SOLUTION TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS AND HOMELESSNESS, YOU ARE THE PROBLEM! THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX IS BROKEN AND NOT WORKING FOR AMERICAN TAXPAYERS Veteran Housing Corp would ask every TAXPAYER to demand and get answers from their elected and appointed government officials the below questions as they relate to any affordable, workforce, or supportive housing project in your community! 1. How much local, state, and federal funding, tax credits, or other government benefits or incentives did the project receive? 2. What is the affordability period for each project? Is the affordability period permanent and in perpetuity? 3. What guarantees exist have your local, state, and federal government officials obtained in writing that rents will not go up or that tenants will not be displaced or evicted after the "affordability period expires? Every local, state, and federal housing authority and affordable or workforce housing stakeholder should adopt the State of Vermont's "permanent affordability" policy as a model for all future government funded or subsidized housing projects or developments, no exceptions! https://lnkd.in/eFEUC8c8 Additionally, local, state and federal housing agencies should look to the Helsinki, FINLAND MODEL of ending homelessness by providing affordable housing for all 'It’s a miracle': Helsinki's radical solution to homelessness https://lnkd.in/er9HZSQU Even the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AGREES THAT adopting FINLAND'S MODEL OF ERADICATING HOMELESSNESS may be of great value to resolving the affordable housing and homelessness crises in America https://lnkd.in/gkSZWYRU

Youth can be at risk of legal-system involvement when they don’t have safe places to go. #JusticeIs investing in safe, well-resourced spaces for youth. Code Switch leverages the transformative power of culturally affirming restorative sister circles, critical mentorship, and youth-led advocacy to create healing spaces where Black girls feel supported, thrive, and achieve. We're working to improve community safety through community wellness: https://codeswitch.org/ #CodeSwitchLV #YJAM2023

In this video, Dom Kelly, Co-Founder, President & CEO of New Disabled South and New Disabled South Rising, describes the many barriers of exclusion and inaccessibility that philanthropy places on disabled activists who need funding, and shares how philanthropy can deconstruct those barriers.

2023 was the first full year the redesigned Coburn Place program for survivors was in existence. It was gratifying to see vastly improved program performance and increased survivor satisfaction in our data. We are still digging in, but preliminary analysis for Rapid Rehousing clients gave us another reason to feel hopeful – Coburn Place is having solid initial results in our part of the city’s goal to reduce Black homelessness by 35% by 2025. Looking only at RRH, 65% of all households were made up of Black survivors and their families. Of the 16 Black households who exited the program last year, 94% exited to permanent housing. 100% of Black survivors who reported income upon enrollment at least maintained that income, and 33% of Black survivors increased their income. We're still in early stages, but it’s clear Coburn Place has a critical role to play in reducing Black homelessness in Indianapolis. #homelessness #indy

I think Daniel's philosophy perfectly aligns with the transformative work of Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Indeed, the passion and dedication of this organization meets deeply with Daniel's values. Both share a commitment to changing lives, empowering youth, and building stronger communities. Thanks to Daniel and the entire team at Big Brothers Big Sisters for making a meaningful impact! #Bigbrothersbigsisters #SharedValues #CommunityImpact #Empowerment"

Happy #VolunteersWeek to all who give up a bit of their time and experience for others. Truth is, it is not all about giving... there is so much to be to be gained by volunteering. Of people who #volunteer: 🧠 77% say it has improved their mental health 👟 53% say that it has improved their physical health 🏅 74% say it has given them more confidence (and that rises to 84% in the 18-24yr old demographic) Volunteering with The Scouts is the chance I get to work with young people (Cubs in my case!) to develop vital skills that will help them in life. Skills like #Teamwork, #Planning, #Communication, and running around in woodland trying not to get captured by other groups of kids. Give it a go!

Celebrate "Be Kind to Humankind Week" Concluding on August 31st, the national observance of "Be Kind to Humankind Week" has encouraged us to reflect on how we can positively impact the world around us. Demonstrating kindness is remarkably uncomplicated. Whether it's sharing a kind word with a loved one, offering a compliment, or engaging in community volunteering, these actions empower us to actively embrace acts of kindness. The Paving the Way organization is dedicated to educating and preventing the exploitation of children in human trafficking. Sadly, children caught in exploitation often experience profound loneliness. To parents, we urge you to instill consideration in your children and encourage them to extend a helping hand when needed. Such gestures can create a transformative impact in the life of a vulnerable child. Curious about the science of kindness? Research underscores its potential to extend life span! Beyond that, kindness cultivates peer acceptance and serves as a potent antidote against loneliness. https://lght.ly/4pgb17e #Educate #Empower #Prevent #EndChildExploitation #EndIt Paving the Way: https://lght.ly/e44gmfl Parent Tool Kit: https://lght.ly/mdp8gk6 https://lght.ly/268flda