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  Erika Lopez · [email protected]
September 5, 2024 at 4:03 PM

NEW RELEASE: Youth Mental Health Guide - National Legal Landscape

    Access to Mental Health Treatment: Unhoused Youth and Young Adults   A Survey of State Laws Presented by National Homelessness Law Center                  Unhoused young people face multiple barriers in accessing health care and have disproportionately high rates of chronic mental health …
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
September 4, 2024 at 7:20 PM

Registration is LIVE - 2024 Human Right to Housing Awards!

Registration is now LIVE for the 2024 Human Right to Housing Awards! Join us for a celebration of our 35 years of impact, after what has been a historic year for the movement to end homelessness. This year’s event will honor changemakers from across the movement who have made a significa…
  The National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
July 10, 2024 at 5:20 PM

SAVE THE DATE: Human Right to Housing Awards

Human Right to Housing Awards   It has been a historic year for the movement to end homelessness. While the Supreme Court made a devastating ruling in the case Johnson v. Grants Pass, the movement emerged more united than ever to face the challenges that lie ahead. We want to celebrate t…
  Sam Hozian · [email protected]
July 2, 2024 at 8:10 PM

Johnson v. Grants Pass Organizing Call - Recording & More

Good afternoon Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, Good morning,Thank you to everyone who joined us fo…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
July 1, 2024 at 3:19 PM

TODAY at 1 PM EST: Johnson v. Grants Pass Post-Decision Webinar

  Good morning Law Center supporters, On Friday, the Supreme Court shamefully ruled that Grants Pass and cities and states across the country can arrest or ticket people for sleeping outside when they have nowhere to go. Let us be clear: this will make homelessness worse.     In a count…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
June 30, 2024 at 3:49 PM

NEW LINK: SCOTUS is wrong again. What comes next?

The link we sent out yesterday for our Mass Organizing Zoom did not work. Click here to register for…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
June 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM

SCOTUS is wrong again. What comes next?

Good morning Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, On Friday, the Supreme Court shamefully ruled that Gr…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
June 28, 2024 at 2:56 PM

BREAKING: SCOTUS got it wrong, but we’re not backing down

  Good morning Law Center supporters, In a profoundly disappointing ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court today shamefully ruled that people who are arrested or fined for sleeping outside are not included in the Constitution's protections against cruel and unusual punishment. Let us be clear,…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
June 28, 2024 at 2:36 PM

BREAKING: SCOTUS got it wrong, but we’re not backing down

Good morning Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, In a profoundly disappointing ruling, the U.S. Suprem…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
June 17, 2024 at 2:01 PM

TODAY: Johnson v. Grants Pass Panel with The New Republic

  Good morning Law Center supporters, This is your reminder to join us online today from 12 PM – 1 PM EST for Beyond Grants Pass: How a Supreme Court ruling could reshape homelessness across America. Our amazing panelists will discuss the possible impacts of the case, narrative work, a…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
June 10, 2024 at 8:15 PM

NEW: Johnson v. Grants Pass Tools & Upcoming Events

  Good afternoon Law Center supporters, Like you, we are waiting for the Supreme Court to announce its decision in the most important case about homelessness in decades. Our best guess is they will issue the ruling in Johnson v. Grants Pass in late June, but the decision could come any…
  Sam Hozian · [email protected]
June 10, 2024 at 7:08 PM

CORRECTED DATE: Johnson v. Grants Pass June 17th Event

Good afternoon Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, Like you, we are waiting for the Supreme Court to a…
  Sam Hozian · [email protected]
June 10, 2024 at 5:13 PM

NEW: Johnson v. Grants Pass Tools & Upcoming Events

Good afternoon Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, Like you, we are waiting for the Supreme Court to a…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
May 14, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Tell Biden and Bowser administrations to STOP homeless raids!

      Dear Law Center Supporters,   Tomorrow, The Biden administration’s National Park Service (NPS) and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser will begin evicting upwards of 90 homeless people from their tent communities in Washington, DC.   There is still time for the Biden administration and Mayor Bowser to ch…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
May 14, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Tell Biden and Bowser Administrations to STOP Homeless Raids!

Good afternoon Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, Tomorrow, The Biden administration’s National Park …
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
April 29, 2024 at 1:33 PM

Johnson v. Grants Pass: We Made History!

    Dear Law Center Supporters,   Thank you to the 700+ people who joined our rally in front of the Supreme Court earlier last week. This was a watershed moment for our movement.     Click here to watch the full rally recording!   You can also listen to the oral arguments here, and be sure to che…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
April 29, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Johnson v. Grants Pass: We made history!

Good morning Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, Thank y…
  Erika Lopez · [email protected]
April 22, 2024 at 1:58 PM

The Rally is Starting – Join Us Live!

  Dear Law Center Supporters,   Today is the day! We're gathering at the Supreme Court to make our voices heard in the landmark case of Johnson v. Grants Pass. Can’t be with us in person? You can still be a part of this historic day by watching the live stream. Click here to join us live.         …
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
April 18, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Join Us for a Historic Rally at the Supreme Court!

  Dear Law Center Supporters,    Get ready to make history! On Monday, the Supreme Court will hear the pivotal case of Johnson v. Grants Pass, and we need YOU to help us show the strength of our community.    Event: Supreme Court Rally for Housing, Not Handcuffs  Date: Monday April 22nd   Location…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 3:12 PM

ONE WEEK AWAY! Join Us Outside SCOTUS on April 22nd

  Dear Law Center Supporters,   One week from today, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case of Johnson v. Grants Pass!    Our rally in front of the Supreme Court will be a historic show of support for the rights of our neighbors forced to live outside. We expect hundreds of people from …
  Erika Lopez · [email protected]
April 12, 2024 at 12:47 PM

WEBINAR: Accessing Legal Services & Changing Laws to End Youth Homelessness

    LIVE WEBINAR Two Dates Available!     We are excited to announce the next webinar in our Youth State Index webinar series, Accessing Legal Services and Changing Laws to End Youth Homelessness, with two available dates to accommodate attendees across ti…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
April 11, 2024 at 9:54 PM

ACTION UPDATE: Johnson v. Grants Pass Rally & Amici

Good afternoon Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, We are incredibly proud of our partners and collabo…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
April 10, 2024 at 1:19 PM

SUPREME COURT UPDATE: The Briefs are In!

  Good afternoon Law Center supporters,    The National Homelessness Law Center is proud to have helped deliver over 42 friend of the court briefs in the landmark case, Johnson v. Grants Pass. These briefs reflect support from more than 1,100 groups and public figures who join us in calling for pr…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
March 13, 2024 at 7:33 PM

UPDATES AND EVENTS: Johnson v. Grants Pass Narrative Webinar, Rally in DC + more

  Good afternoon Law Center supporters,    Two months ago, the Supreme Court announced they would hear Johnson v. Grants Pass, the most important case about homelessness in over forty years. Since then, we’ve witnessed an incredible whirlwind of community organizing and power-building. In the past…
  Sam Hozian · [email protected]
February 26, 2024 at 4:24 PM

CORRECTED LINK: Johnson v. Grants Pass Webinar

Good afternoon Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, We are so thankful to everyone who registered for t…
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
February 14, 2024 at 7:44 PM

UPDATE: Johnson v. Grants Pass webinar tomorrow + new anti-homeless bills

Good afternoon Housing Not Handcuffs supporters, Right now, the Supreme Court, Florida, Iowa, Nebras…
  Antonia Fasanelli · [email protected]
February 7, 2024 at 7:12 PM

NHLC Has a New Home

Dear Friend,   We’ve got some exciting news to share. The National Homelessness Law Center has a new “home.” Our new mailing address is:    1400 16th Street, NW  Suite 425  Washington, DC 20036    Please take a moment to update our mailing address for your records.    I wanted to also take this o…
  Erika Lopez · [email protected]
February 7, 2024 at 5:16 PM

CORRECTED THURS LINK: 2023 State Index on Youth Homelessness

   *A previous version of this email was sent with an incorrect registration link for Thursday's webinar. Please see below for the correct link to join us on Thursday, February 8th from 3pm PT/6pm ET     The teams at the National Homelessness Law Center an…
  Erika Lopez · [email protected]
February 6, 2024 at 2:53 PM

OFFICIAL RELAUNCH: 2023 State Index on Youth Homelessness

        The teams at the National Homelessness Law Center and True Colors United are extremely excited to share that the completely redesigned State Index on Youth Homelessness website is OFFICIALLY LIVE!   This resource is the result of more than a year of …
  Antonia Fasanelli · [email protected]
January 17, 2024 at 5:53 PM

Homelessness is going to the Supreme Court

Dear Friend,    Last Friday, the Supreme Court announced that they would hear the case of Johnson v. Grants Pass. This is the most significant Supreme Court case about homelessness in decades.     At its core, this case is about cruelty toward unhoused people who have no place to sleep. It will d…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
December 19, 2023 at 7:26 PM

STATEMENT: NHLC Responds to Large Increase in Homelessness

Dear friend,    Homelessness has increased by 12% according to a report released last week by the US Department of Housing and Economic Development. This means that over 650,000 people experienced homelessness on a given night. While we are shocked by these results, we are by no means surprised. …
  Jesse Rabinowitz · [email protected]
December 12, 2023 at 4:14 PM

Winter Housing Not Handcuffs Update!

Dear John,  Welcome to the Winter Edition of the Housing not Handcuffs Newsletter!  You are re…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 5:00 PM

It's not too Late! This #GivingTuesday You Can Make a Difference

      It's not too late! Help us make a difference in the fight to end and prevent homelessness. This Giving Tuesday we hope you will consider making a contribution to the National Homelessness Law Center and help us cultivate a society where every person can live with dignity and enjoy thei…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 1:00 PM

This #GivingTuesday You Can Make a Difference

      YOU can help make a difference for our unhoused neighbors! This Giving Tuesday we hope you will consider making a contribution to the National Homelessness Law Center and help us cultivate a society where every person can live with dignity and enjoy their basic human rights, including t…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
November 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Join us for #GivingTuesday Tomorrow!

      Make a difference this Giving Tuesday! The National Homelessness Law Center will be participating in Giving Tuesday tomorrow, November 28th! We hope you will consider making a contribution to our efforts and help us cultivate a society where every person can live with dignity and enjoy …
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
November 21, 2023 at 7:31 PM

#GivingTuesday 2023 - November 28th!

      #Giving Tuesday - November 28th, 2023! The National Homelessness Law Center will be participating in Giving Tuesday next week on November 28th! Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a day that encourages people to do good and has since grown into a year-round global movement that inspir…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
October 9, 2023 at 3:23 PM

EVENT THIS WEEK! Announcing the State Legislator Awardee - 2023 Human Right to Housing Awards

The Human Right to Housing Awards are THIS WEEK! Registration will close TOMORROW, Tuesday October 10th, don’t forget to secure your ticket for this year’s celebration.    Announcing the final 2023 honoree, State Legislator Awardee... Maryland State Senator Mary Washington!  The National Homelessne…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 1:00 PM

PRESS RELEASE: US Receives Failing Grades on Human Right to Housing Report Card

                                                               EMBARGOED THROUGH                                                                October 5th, 2023, 8:00am ET Contact: Sam Hozian (202) 638-2535 Ext. 105 [email protected]   U.S. Receives Failing Grades on Human Right to Housing R…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
October 2, 2023 at 4:07 PM

Announcing the 2023 Bruce F. Vento Awardee - U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee!

The Human Right to Housing Awards event is a little over a week away! Don’t forget to secure your ticket for this year’s celebration.     Announcing the recipient of the Bruce F. Vento Award... U.S. Representative Barbara Lee!  This non-partisan award honors the legacy of the late Congressman Bruce…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
September 15, 2023 at 3:59 PM

Announcing the 2023 McKinney Awardees- Human Right to Housing Awards

The Human Right to Housing Awards is less than one month away! Registration will close on Tuesday October 10th, so don’t forget to secure your ticket for this year’s celebration.     Announcing the 2023 Stewart B. McKinney Awardees... the incredible contributors to the Unhoused & Undercounted s…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
September 5, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Announcing the Local Legislator Awardee - Human Right to Housing Awards

With the 2023 Human Right to Housing Awards only a little over a month away, we are excited to announce this year’s Local Legislator Awardee!     Announcing the 2023 Local Legislator Awardee...Councilmember Amelia Parker!  The National Homelessness Law Center is proud to award Councilmember Amelia …
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
August 23, 2023 at 4:00 PM

PRESS RELEASE: Federal Police Use Violent Force Against Family Living in Park – Pattern of Violence Continues

    Media Contact: Yuderis Verges, [email protected], 202-638-2535 Ext. 110   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Federal Police Use Violent Force Against Family Living in Park – Pattern of Violence Continues   Forest Service Police Injured Disabled Family Members   Washington, D.C. | August …
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
June 1, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Save the Date - 2023 Human Right to Housing Awards

Having trouble viewing this email? View as a web page. Save the Date!   Save The Date to attend the 2023 Human Right to Housing Awards!     Human Right to Housing Awards    Join the National Homelessness Law Center for this year’s Human Right to Housing Awards as we celebrate leaders who raise …
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 5:00 PM

TODAY is the last day to make your end of year contribution!

  Dear John,   Thank you for your support of the National Homelessness Law Center!  Your support makes it possible for our Law Center staff and pro bono volunteers to end homelessness.    If you haven’t yet had a chance to make your end of year contribution, I URGE you to act today!   Your support…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 3:00 PM

TODAY is the last day to make your end of year contribution!

  Dear John,   Thank you for your support of the National Homelessness Law Center!  Your support makes it possible for our Law Center staff and pro bono volunteers to end homelessness.    If you haven’t yet had a chance to make your end of year contribution, I URGE you to act today!   Your support…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
December 23, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Help us End Youth Homelessness!

  Dear John,   Support the Law Center’s work to end youth homelessness: Where does your state rank in ending youth homelessness? Last week the Law Center released the 2022 State Index on Youth Homelessness. This advocacy tool tracks and ranks states based on laws, policies and programs to address…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
December 20, 2022 at 5:00 PM

We need your support TODAY to fight back against the Cicero Institute

  Dear John,   I begin this message with a call-to-action.   As detailed in their November 18, 2022 Wall Street Journal Op-Ed “‘Housing First’ Foments Homelessness in California,” Joe Lonsdale and Judge Glock of the well-funded Texas-based organization – the Cicero Institute – are urging states t…
  Erika Lopez · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 2:16 PM

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! Human Right to Housing Awards and Forum

REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW Remove my name from all future mass email communications: Address postal inquiries to: National Homelessness Law Center 2000 M Street, N.W., Suite 750-EWashington, DC 20036
  Erika Lopez · [email protected]
October 14, 2022 at 7:16 PM

In Memoriam - Gabriela Ines Sevilla, Esq. 1993-2022

  In Memoriam Gabriela Ines Sevilla, Esq.July 28, 1993 – October 10, 2022  ____________ The entire National Homelessness Law Center Staff and Board are profoundly saddened to share that our beloved colleague and friend, Gabriela (“Gabi”) Ines Sevilla, Youth Attorney at the …
  Erika Lopez · [email protected]
September 14, 2022 at 2:18 PM

In Memoriam - Barbara Ehrenreich - August 26, 1941 – September 1, 2022

  In Memoriam Barbara Ehrenreich August 26, 1941 – September 1, 2022  ____________ The National Homelessness Law Center mourns the passing of Barbara Ehrenreich, who served on the Law Center’s Advisory Board.  An award-winning author and activist, her seminal work, the boo…