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House The Homeless
4M ago
The following letter to President Biden calls for a “whole of government” approach to create Livable incomes for all, while benefiting businesses all across America.
The US Congress is responsible for setting the Federal Minimum Wage, FMW, so that people can attain basic food, clothing and shelter. However, Congress has failed to properly do their job and even raise the FMW once in the last 25 years. Unfortunately, Congress has acted as if Congress and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, are two separate government entities. They are not. We want them to act in unison and en ..read more
House The Homeless
1y ago
Watch the video from the Dedication/Blessing ceremony at the Basicilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. held on October 1, 2022.
video credit: Matthew Goddage
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House The Homeless
2y ago
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House The Homeless
2y ago
FY 23 Budget Chart for Selected Federal Housing ProgramsDownload
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House The Homeless
2y ago
Reimagining Education: Collectively Advancing Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The presentation will include Kids for Kids Sake Videos submitted by House the Homeless.
Date: April 23, 2022
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Registration Link
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House The Homeless
2y ago
Join Bring America Home Now (BAHN) on March 17th, 2022 at 6 p.m. for their virtual Interfaith Launch event.
Speakers:
Rev. John P. Kee
Pastor Michelle Bush
Donal Whitehead
Details
Meeting ID: 838 5625 0099
Passcode: 498152
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House The Homeless
2y ago
https://www.newsbreakapp.com/n/0cwYmgIp?pd=0AZCstoF&lang=en_US&s=i16
https://www.kut.org/2020-11-18/amid-the-pandemic-austin-remembers-the-256-homeless-deaths-on-austins-streets-in-2020
Keynote Speaker Chris Baker, Executive Director, The Other Ones Foundation
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House The Homeless
2y ago
HUGSS 2021
350 backpacks prepared by volunteers with winter gear. Distributed on Jan 1st 2021 to those experiencing homelessness. Despite the cold, rain, and other conditions these items were given at multiple sites by volunteers.
View KXAN Article
View a few photos from the event:
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House The Homeless
2y ago
House the Homeless’ annual HUGSS Winter survival volunteer event was held outdoors on Saturday, January 1st 2022, at First Baptist Austin. Just under 250 individuals experiencing homelessness were provided a hot BBQ lunch and backpack with HUGSS (hat, under thermals, gloves, scarves, socks, or other items).
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House The Homeless
2y ago
For decades, HtH has raised funds for HUGSS (hats, under-thermals, gloves, scarves and socks to gift to individual men, women, and youth experiencing homelessness in the greater Austin area. Our New Year’s Day party is again planned at and with gratitude to First Baptist Church of Austin, 901 Trinity St., Saturday, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Music, Lunch, HUGSS bags. Other resources on-site. Volunteers please call 512-565-1388 fmi. DISTANCING AND OTHER COVID SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Plan B for cooperative distribution if necessary, similar to 2021.
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