August 2021
Bring America Home NOW! Decades of incremental change have not resolved homelessness. Join us here in calling for a permanent end to homelessness!
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We are looking for someone to help coordinate the Bring America Home NOW! Campaign. Click here for the Job Description. Applications are due by Aug. 31st.
Bring America Home Now is a comprehensive, multi-agency, grassroots campaign to end homelessness in the United States. Led by people who have themselves experienced homelessness, we focus on the passage of federal legislation aimed at addressing the interconnected solutions to the decades-long epidemic of homelessness.
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Eviction Moratorium Extended Until October 3, 2021
We are thrilled that the CDC extended its COVID-related eviction moratorium through October 3, 2021. Click here to read more about what this moratorium extension means for struggling renters.
But this is not enough!! The extension applies only to communities that are seeing exponential increases in COVID cases, and renters' inability to keep up with the cost of rent needs to be related to COVID loss of income.
There has been millions in emergency rental assistance given to communities, but implementation and spending of that assistance has been slow. (Read about how Washington, DC has been fairing in ensuring rental assistance makes it to those in need.)
Please share widely this state-by-state list of resources for renters needing assistance
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Child Tax Credit is Working!!
The expansion of the Child Tax credit has been a huge success in only one month. 69% of the people report using these additional funds for food and it has actually reduced the use of emergency food at food pantries by 25% in just the first month.
Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the amount of the child tax credit for 2021 is $3,600 for children 6 years of age and below and $3,000 for kids aged 7-17. The benefits will be paid in monthly installments of $300 and $250 respectively. The credits established are per child and replaces the previous payment method of having to wait until tax time to receive the credit.
This is an improvement that will have ripple effects in reducing childhood poverty. We call on Congress to make these recent increases in the Childhood Tax Credit permanent!
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Submit Your Input to USICH
The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) is seeking input on its Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness.
USICH has expressed its commitment that this plan will be guided by equity and evidence.
Among the people who are encouraged to submit feedback are:
- people who have experienced homelessness;
- people who serve the LGBTQ, BIPOC, or veteran communities;
- and people whose work involves the justice system.
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Notice of Funding Announced
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is making $2.656 billion in FY 2021 Continuum of Care Program (CoC) competitive funding available to homeless services organizations across the country for supportive services and housing programs for people experiencing homelessness. Read HUD’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Applications for the FY 2021 CoC Program NOFO are due to HUD on November 16, 2021. Click here for additional information.
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Save the Date:
August 30, 2021, 1-5pm ET, 10am-2pm PT
The First of a Series of National Justice Roundtables On Building A Unified Progressive Movement
Where: Via Zoom, Register here to attend
November 6-7, 2021
NCH will be holding a (Virtual) National Leadership Summit. The Summit is specifically intended for advocates who are currently, or who have experienced homelessness.
November 7, 2021
In support of the Bring America Home NOW! campaign, John Leguizamo will headline a Comedy show at the former Jackie Robinson YMCA in Harlem, New York City. We hope to be able to offer a virtual viewing option, as well as in-person tickets for those who have received their full COVID vaccination.
November 13-21, 2021
Start planning now for your National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week events.
National Coalition for the Homeless, 2201 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
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