Reflecting on 2024: Moments That Inspire

Wow, can you believe 2024 is almost over? This year has been a whirlwind of impactful moments and milestones. We've been busy driving change from hosting the first-ever Lived Experience Leadership Conference on the West Coast to raising funds through Tammy DeGruchy's inspiring painting auction.

As we prepare for Homelessness Memorial Day, honoring lives lost, we’re excited to share these moments—and what’s ahead—in this month’s newsletter. Stay tuned for the full story!

Lived Experience Leadership Conference

Last month, lived experience leaders and organizations came together in California for the Lived Experience Leadership Conference—and what an incredible event it was!

We’re deeply grateful to everyone who participated, supported, and joined us, whether in person or from afar. And now, we have a special treat for you!

Thanks to one of our amazing participants, the entire conference was recorded, and you can now relive the powerful sessions on YouTube. If you couldn’t make it, this is your chance to catch every inspiring moment.

Click the link below to watch the full conference on YouTube!

Celebrate the Legacy of Courage and Change: 69 Years After the Montgomery Bus Boycott

Join us this December 5, 2024, as we honor one of the most powerful, women-led civil rights movements in history—the Montgomery Bus Boycott—and explore what today’s housing justice movement can learn from their unwavering determination.

National Press Conference & Online Gathering
Thursday, December 5, 2024
 4 PM Pacific | 6 PM Central | 7 PM Eastern
 Livestreamed from Berkeley, California 

 Speakers Include:

Rev. Dr. Savina Martin – Founder of the Boston Homeless Union

Donald Whitehead – Executive Director, National Coalition for the Homeless

 Special Guest: Doris Crenshaw
A teenage participant in the Montgomery Bus Boycott and founder of the Southern Youth Development Institute

Let’s unite to honor the past, uplift the present, and ignite change for the future. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a powerful movement to end homelessness and promote justice.

HOMELESS: A Journey Towards Humanity and Hope

We’re so excited about the documentary HOMELESS: Shining a Light on Lives in the Shadows! Directed by Valerio Zanoli, it shares powerful stories of resilience from unhoused individuals and highlights the urgent need for action on homelessness. Let’s come together to raise awareness and inspire change.

National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week—your support means the world and makes a real difference for those facing hardships.

A special shoutout to New Hope Presbyterian Church for opening their doors to host our events and welcoming the Faces of Homelessness Speaker’s Bureau from NCH to share their powerful stories.

We also extend our gratitude to Stevenson University for giving us the opportunity to engage with students on critical issues like housing, homelessness, and the Grants Pass U.S. Supreme Court decision addressing the criminalization of homelessness.

Your commitment and solidarity inspire hope as we continue this fight for justice. Thank you!

Bid for Change: Art Auction to Help End Homelessness

The National Coalition for the Homeless is humbled to share this heartfelt opportunity: an auction of paintings that speaks to both struggle and hope, dedicated to a cause that impacts us all. By supporting this effort, you’re embracing a piece of art that goes beyond the canvas—it carries a story, a spirit, and a vision for change.

Click here to access the full catalog our art auction on eBay, featuring paintings donated by activist Tammy DeGruchy, who uses her art to advocate for the rights of the unhoused. Each bid not only offers you beautiful artwork but also supports the fight against homelessness. We encourage you to share this initiative widely to maximize our impact!

The catalog includes descriptions and stories for each painting, as shared by Tammy, along with direct links to their auction pages.

Simply click the “click here” buttons within the catalog to view each listing. The auction is live for only 10 days, so please place your bids soon to help make a difference.

Thank you for reaching the end of this newsletter. We hope you found inspiration in this month’s updates and the strides we’re making together toward ending homelessness.

Someone wise once said, “Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.” Whether it’s through your time, voice, or resources, every effort counts.

Let’s continue to make an impact—together.

Wishing you a season of warmth, happiness, and cherished moments with your loved ones.

National Coalition for the Homeless

2201 P St NW,
Washington, DC 20037

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