The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a United States–based organization addressing the issue of
homelessness
Homelessness, also known as houselessness or being unhoused or unsheltered, is the condition of lacking stable, safe, and functional housing. It includes living on the streets, moving between temporary accommodation with family or friends, liv ...
. The Alliance provides data and research to policymakers and elected officials in order to inform policy debates. They also work on the local level to provide community partners with information on best practices and technical assistance.
History
In 1983, the National Citizens Committee for Food and Shelter was established to meet the emergency needs of the homeless population. In 1987, the Committee determined that a more comprehensive approach was necessary and created the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
In May 2022, Ann Oliva was named the new president and CEO of the organization, taking over for the previous CEO, Nan Ronan.
Citations
References
The New York Times, July 17, 2006 – "Bloomberg Unveils Plan to Reduce Homelessness"*
Plan du siteThe McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act As amended by S. 896 The Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009
A Plan: Not A Dream How to End Homelessness in Ten Years Executive SummaryPDF , 24 pages National Alliance to End Homelessness
External links
National Alliance to End HomelessnessOfficial site.
Further reading
* Colangelo, E. (2004). National alliance to end homelessness. In D. Levinson (Ed.), Encyclopedia of homelessness (Vol. 1, pp. 406–406). SAGE Publications, Inc., https://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781412952569.n114
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Homelessness organizations in the United States
Political advocacy groups in the United States
Organizations established in 1987
1987 establishments in the United States