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  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
May 31, 2022 at 8:52 PM

HNH Newsletter April-May 2022

  April-May 2022     Dear Supporters and Endorsers of the Housing Not Handcuffs Campaign,   Thank you so much for your continued support. We appreciate your partnership while we advocate on behalf of people expe…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
March 31, 2022 at 1:54 PM

HNH Newsletter February-March 2022

  February-March 2022     Dear Supporters and Endorsers of the Housing Not Handcuffs Campaign,   Thank you so much for your continued support. We appreciate your partnership while we advocate on behalf of people…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
March 10, 2022 at 4:11 PM

Updated Report on Decriminalizing Homelessness Released

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Contact: Erika Endres [email protected] 202-638-2535 ext. 110       Updated Report on Decriminalizing Homelessness Released  Key Finding: Litigation Remains Highly Effective Tool for Battling Punitive Meas…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
February 16, 2022 at 5:41 PM

Congratulations to the ABA on Its New Residential Evictions Policy

                      The Law Center and NHLP Congratulate American Bar Association on New Policy for Residential Eviction Laws     The National Homelessness Law Center and the National Housing Law Project congratulate the American Bar Association in passing “ABA Ten Guidelines for Residential Evi…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
January 27, 2022 at 2:48 PM

HNH Newsletter December-January 2022

  December-January 2022     Dear Supporters and Endorsers of the Housing Not Handcuffs Campaign,   Thank you so much for your continued support. We appreciate your partnership while we advocate on behalf of peop…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 6:36 PM

Looking Ahead

  Dear John,   This New Year’s Eve, we look ahead to 2022. But before the clock strikes midnight, I ask you to join us in ensuring access to safe, decent, and equitable housing for all by making your donation today.   I am excited to share some of the new initiatives already underway for 2…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
December 23, 2021 at 6:06 PM

Powerful Action Starts Now

  Dear John,   Thank you for your partnership this year. 2021 has been a year of righting many wrongs, but it has also been another year of hardship for so many in America. Many of us have spent this year seeking to find a “new normal” after recent unprecedented experiences, but many other…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
December 16, 2021 at 7:18 PM

This Year, Support Lasting Change

  Dear John,   It is a great honor to write to you as the second Executive Director of the National Homelessness Law Center after stepping into the shoes of founder Maria Foscarinis this past Spring. Maria’s vision of the Law Center – as the legal arm of the national movement to end homele…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
November 29, 2021 at 10:14 PM

HNH Newsletter October-November 2021

  October-November 2021     Dear Supporters and Endorsers of the Housing Not Handcuffs Campaign,   Thank you so much for your continued support. We appreciate your partnership while we advocate on behalf of peop…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
October 27, 2021 at 6:07 PM

In Just Times October 2021: Housing is Infrastructure

Having trouble viewing this email? View as a web page. Changing Laws, Changing Lives October 2021      …
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
October 20, 2021 at 1:38 PM

Final Reminder: Housing Not Handcuffs Quarterly Web Convening Tomorrow!

      Convening Agenda:  National:  Legislative Updates:  Build Back Better Act Bring America Home Now Act Developing Racially Equitable Policy  Administrative Updates: USICH Federal Strategic Plan  House America/ Unspent CARES and ERAP  DOJ Investigations  Elim…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
October 14, 2021 at 3:56 PM

Reminder: Housing Not Handcuffs Quarterly Web Convening Next Week!

      Come hear from fellow campaign members about how they are fighting against the criminalization of homelessness and for the right to housing from the federal to local level, and share your own updates and concerns!   We hope you can make it!     Created and dist…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
October 14, 2021 at 2:24 PM

Miss the 2021 McKinney-Vento Awards Live? Watch it Now!

    Did you miss the 23rd annual McKinney-Vento Awards? You can still honor leaders in the fight to end and prevent homelessness!   A recording of the event is now available on both YouTube and Facebook. We hope you will join us in celebrating inspiring honorees and listening to the beautiful voic…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
October 12, 2021 at 5:23 PM

Join Us Tonight for the virtual 2021 McKinney-Vento Awards!

    Each year, the Law Center honors and celebrates leaders who raise awareness about and advance solutions to homelessness and poverty. The prestigious awards are presented to innovative change-makers who are fighting for a future where everyone has a place to call home.   Register Now or Donate …
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
October 7, 2021 at 6:21 PM

Learn More About Our Pro Bono Counsel Honoree, Sullivan & Cromwell!

    Each year, the Law Center honors and celebrates leaders who raise awareness about and advance solutions to homelessness and poverty. The prestigious awards are presented to innovative change-makers who are fighting for a future where everyone has a place to call home.   Register Today or Donat…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
October 6, 2021 at 2:20 PM

Housing Not Handcuffs Quarterly Web Convening!

      Come hear from fellow campaign members about how they are fighting against the criminalization of homelessness and for the right to housing from the federal to local level, and share your own updates and concerns!   We hope you can make it!     Created and dist…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
October 5, 2021 at 5:04 PM

Learn More About Our Bruce F. Vento Honoree, Rep. Maxine Waters!

    Each year, the Law Center honors and celebrates leaders who raise awareness about and advance solutions to homelessness and poverty. The prestigious awards are presented to innovative change-makers who are fighting for a future where everyone has a place to call home.   Register Today or Donat…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
September 29, 2021 at 8:26 PM

Learn More About Our Stewart B. McKinney Honoree, Chloé Zhao!

    Each year, the Law Center honors and celebrates leaders who raise awareness about and advance solutions to homelessness and poverty. The prestigious awards are presented to innovative change-makers who are fighting for a future where everyone has a place to call home.   Register Today   Last w…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
September 29, 2021 at 2:02 PM

HNH Newsletter August-September 2021

  August- September 2021     Dear Supporters and Endorsers of the Housing Not Handcuffs Campaign,   Thank you so much for your continued support. We appreciate your partnership while we advocate on behalf of peo…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
September 23, 2021 at 6:35 PM

In Just Times August 2021: The Power of Federal Policy

Having trouble viewing this email? View as a web page. Changing Laws, Changing Lives September 2021      …
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
September 22, 2021 at 7:21 PM

Learn More About Our Stewart B. McKinney Honoree, Jessica Bruder!

    Each year, the Law Center honors and celebrates leaders who raise awareness about and advance solutions to homelessness and poverty. The prestigious awards are presented to innovative change-makers who are fighting for a future where everyone has a place to call home.   Register Today   This y…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
September 15, 2021 at 8:28 PM

Join Us for the 23rd Annual McKinney-Vento Awards

    Each year, the Law Center honors and celebrates leaders who raise awareness about and advance solutions to homelessness and poverty. The prestigious awards are presented to innovative change-makers who are fighting for a future where everyone has a place to call home.   The 23rd Annual McKinne…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
August 19, 2021 at 7:29 PM

In Just Times August 2021: Extending the Eviction Moratorium

Changing Laws, Changing Lives August 2021          Dear friends,   On July 31, 2021…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 5:37 PM

In Just Times July 2021: Wildfire Season Hits the West Coast

Changing Laws, Changing Lives July 2021            Dear Friends—   This past month …
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 6:50 PM

HNH Newsletter June-July 2021

  June-July 2021     Dear Supporters and Endorsers of the Housing Not Handcuffs Campaign,   Thank you so much for your continued support. We appreciate your partnership while we advocate on behalf of people expe…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
June 17, 2021 at 4:28 PM

In Just Times June 2021: Commemorating Juneteenth

Changing Laws, Changing Lives June 2021            Dear Friends—   This weekend…
  National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
May 26, 2021 at 3:22 PM

In Just Times May 2021: Highlighting Our Partnerships

Changing Laws, Changing Lives May 2021          Dear Friends—   The Law Center wil…
  National Homelessness Law Center (formerly the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty) · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 3:09 PM

In Just Times April 2021: Sharing the Voices of the Law Center

Changing Laws, Changing Lives April 2021          Dear Friends—   The National Hom…
  Eric Bensky National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 4:56 PM

Honoring Maria's Legacy

  Dear John,   This week is a momentous one for the National Homelessness Law Center. After 32 years of leadership, Founder Maria Foscarinis transitions into her next roles in advocacy, and the Law Center welcomes Antonia Fasanelli as its next Executive Director.   At this significant mome…
  National Homelessness Law Center (formerly the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty) · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 4:51 PM

In Just Times March 2021: A New Chapter for the Law Center

Changing Laws, Changing Lives March 2021          Dear Friends—   This is my last …
  Karianna Barr National Homelessness Law Center · [email protected]
March 14, 2021 at 8:39 PM

Introducing the Foscarinis Fund!

  Dear John,   In just two weeks, the National Homelessness Law Center will have its second-ever Executive Director, as Antonia Fasanelli joins us and Founder Maria Foscarinis moves into her next roles in advocating to end and prevent homelessness.   Since founding the Law Center (then the…
  National Homelessness Law Center (formerly the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty) · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 3:15 PM

2020 State Index on Youth Homelessness

        2020 State Index on Youth Homelessness   The third annual 2020 State Index on Youth Homelessness, ranking and scoring laws and policies related to preventing and addressing youth homelessness in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, was released today by…
  National Homelessness Law Center (formerly the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty) · [email protected]
February 18, 2021 at 5:25 PM

In Just Times February 2021: New Year, New Leaders

Changing Laws, Changing Lives February 2021          Dear Friends—   This Black Hi…
  National Homelessness Law Center (formerly the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty) · [email protected]
February 4, 2021 at 3:13 PM

Introducing the Law Center's New Executive Director Antonia Fasanelli

Dear John -    Last summer, the National Homelessness Law Center (the Law Center) launched a national search for its next Executive Director, and is pleased to announce that long-time friend of the organization and homeless and housing rights advocate Antonia Fasanelli has been named.   An…
  National Homelessness Law Center (formerly the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty) · [email protected]
January 28, 2021 at 6:14 PM

Want to see it again? Relive the 22nd McKinney-Vento Awards

    Did you miss the 22nd annual McKinney-Vento Awards? Help us honor leaders in the fight to end and prevent homelessness, and keep the advocacy going in 2021!   The event was inspiring, and we are grateful to all who were able to join us. If you were unable to join us due to our technical diffic…
  National Homelessness Law Center (formerly the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty) · [email protected]
January 19, 2021 at 10:03 PM

In Just Times January 2021: Health, Justice, and Equity in the New Year

Changing Laws, Changing Lives January 2021          Dear Friends—   Here in the Na…
  National Homelessness Law Center (formerly the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty) · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 5:52 PM

With gratitude, looking ahead

  Dear John,   On behalf of the entire Law Center Board and Staff, I wish you and yours a safe, healthy, and happy New Year. As a very tough year comes to a close, we look to 2021 with hope and continued determination to move forward in the fight to end homelessness.   Looking ahead, we re…
  National Homelessness Law Center (formerly the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty) · [email protected]
December 22, 2020 at 8:12 PM

Now more than ever—looking back and ahead

  Dear John,   2020 has been a tough year—especially for our unhoused neighbors. People experiencing homelessness are particularly at risk of infection and death from COVID-19; they are also disproportionately Black, Indigenous, and people of color, often targeted by police and private vio…
  National Homelessness Law Center (formerly the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty) · [email protected]
December 16, 2020 at 4:04 PM

In Just Times December 2020: Persisting through a hard year

Changing Laws, Changing Lives December 2020          Dear Friends—   This has been…
  National Homelessness Law Center (formerly the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty) · [email protected]
December 9, 2020 at 7:46 PM

Join Us Virtually Tonight for the 22nd Annual McKinney-Vento Awards

    Tonight! Join Kerry Coddett and the National Homelessness Law Center in honoring leaders in the fight to end and prevent homelessness.    The 22nd Annual McKinney-Vento Awards will be held virtually Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at 7:00 EST. Tickets are free, and you can join us here or watch t…
  National Homelessness Law Center (formerly the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty) · [email protected]
December 7, 2020 at 4:09 PM

This week! Honor Visionary Leaders in the Fight to End Homelessness

    Join Kerry Coddett and the National Homelessness Law Center in honoring leaders in the fight to end and prevent homelessness.    The 22nd Annual McKinney-Vento Awards will be held virtually Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at 7:00 EST. Tickets are free, and you can register here.   Stewart B. McKi…
  National Homelessness Law Center (formerly the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty) · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 4:16 PM

This #GivingTuesday, Don’t Just Give ... Join Us!

  In a year of challenges for all, but especially for our unhoused neighbors, we have worked hard to fight the impact of the pandemic, racial injustice, and evictions. And with your support, while the need is still great, we’ve made a tangible impact. Now, we invite you to spend this Giving T…
  National Homelessness Law Center (formerly the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty) · [email protected]
November 18, 2020 at 9:07 PM

Join us in Celebration

Having trouble viewing this email? View as a web page.     Join the National Homelessness Law Center in honoring leaders in the fight to end and prevent homelessness. The 22nd Annual McKinney-Vento Awards will be held virtually Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at 7:00 EST. Tickets are free, and you …
  National Homelessness Law Center (formerly the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty) · [email protected]
November 17, 2020 at 5:58 PM

In TWO Days! Housing and Homelessness After the Elections: Opportunities and Challenges

          Housing and Homelessness After the Elections: Opportunities and Challenges      The 2020 Election has changed the political landscape for housing and homelessness advocates at the federal, state, and local levels. There will be new opportunities to move us t…
  National Homelessness Law Center (formerly the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty) · [email protected]
November 10, 2020 at 2:58 PM

Join Us! Housing and Homelessness After the Elections: Opportunities and Challenges

          Housing and Homelessness After the Elections: Opportunities and Challenges      The 2020 Election has changed the political landscape for housing and homelessness advocates at the federal, state, and local levels. There will be new opportunities to move us t…
  National Homelessness Law Center (formerly the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty) · [email protected]
November 9, 2020 at 8:50 PM

Join Us Next Week! Housing and Homelessness After the Elections: Opportunities and Challenges

                Housing and Homelessness After the Elections: Opportunities and Challenges      The 2020 Election will change the political landscape for housing and homelessness advocates at the federal, state, and local levels. There will be new opportunities to mov…
  National Homelessness Law Center (formerly the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty) · [email protected]
November 6, 2020 at 3:39 PM

You are invited...

    Join the National Homelessness Law Center in honoring leaders in the fight to end and prevent homelessness. The 22nd Annual McKinney-Vento Awards will be held virtually Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at 7:00 EST.       We are pleased to announce this year’s awardees!   Stewart B. McKinney Award …
  National Homelessness Law Center (formerly the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty) · [email protected]
October 19, 2020 at 6:27 PM

In TWO Days! Holding the U.S. Accountable for Housing, Homelessness, and Human Rights During COVID-19

              Holding the U.S. Accountable for Housing, Homelessness, and Human Rights During COVID-19    In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, we know now more than ever that housing is healthcare, and both are human rights. On November 9, the U.S. government will f…
  National Homelessness Law Center (formerly the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty) · [email protected]
October 16, 2020 at 6:03 PM

In Just Times October 2020: Voting is a Fundamental Right

Changing Laws, Changing Lives October 2020          Dear Friends—   Next month’s e…
  National Homelessness Law Center (formerly the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty) · [email protected]
October 14, 2020 at 6:11 PM

Join us! Holding the U.S. Accountable for Housing, Homelessness, and Human Rights During COVID-19

              Holding the U.S. Accountable for Housing, Homelessness, and Human Rights During COVID-19    In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, we know now more than ever that housing is healthcare, and both are human rights. On November 9, the U.S. government will f…