We’re back and excited to embark on an exciting year ahead! 

Wow, is it 2026 already?!
We’ll be the first to admit that we folks at NCH, while away for the holidays, have been enjoying family time, much needed rest, and a moment to reflect on the incredible year we’ve had.

As we look back on all the amazing moments, from rallying together for rallies to showing up for one another when we needed each other most, a special thank you goes to all of our State Captains; you know who you are. Life has been moving fast, and while we’ve hit a few bumps along the way, it has only made the journey more meaningful. NCH and our incredible advocates have so much to be proud of.

For the sake of time, we wanted to share a short recap of the year and, of course, reveal our New Year’s resolution at the end.

Hosted the 2025 National Lived Experience Leadership Conference

We came together in Cincinnati Nov. 17–19 for the Lived Experience Leadership Conference! Advocates from across the country shared stories, built community, and worked together to organize, advocate, and empower. It was inspiring, powerful, and unforgettable. Click below to watch the official video!

Brought Communities Together for the Housing NOW Rally

Following a Supreme Court ruling that allowed communities to criminalize homelessness, we came together on April 22nd, rallying nationwide and at the U.S. Capitol to demand Housing NOW and real solutions to end homelessness. Together, we called on our leaders to reject harmful budget cuts and invest in proven housing solutions. Click below to learn more.

Honored Those We Lost on National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day 2025, Virtually

On December 18th, we partnered with the National Health Care for the Homeless Council to host a livestream of this year’s Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day ceremony. We remembered neighbors, friends, and loved ones who were experiencing homelessness and reflected on our shared responsibility to protect the dignity of every person. Communities joined in candlelight gatherings, readings of names, and other local events to ensure no one is forgotten. Click below to learn more and watch the ceremony.

We Launched Our First-Ever Magazine, The Homeless Advocate! 

We’re excited to share that we launched our very first magazine, The Homeless Advocate! It’s a space to highlight stories from the community, share insights, and amplify the voices of those leading the fight for housing and justice. Click below to read the first issue.

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Our New Year’s Resolution

As we step into 2026, our collective New Year’s resolution at NCH is simple but powerful: to keep fighting for the dignity, safety, and housing rights of every person experiencing homelessness. We resolve to organize, advocate, and empower even more, to lift up voices too often ignored, and to continue building communities where no one is left behind.

As the late Confucius once said, “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” In 2026, we commit to celebrating the strength, resilience, and leadership of people with lived experience, and to making real change together.

Here’s to a year of courage, connection, and progress.