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

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 Homecoming-Brochure-FINALDownload The post Dedication/Blessing ceremony at the Basicilica appeared first on House the Homeless ..read more

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FY 23 Budget Chart for Selected Federal Housing ProgramsDownload The post Budget Chart for Selected Federal Housing Programs appeared first on House the Homeless ..read more

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 The post Poverty and Homelessness Virtual Conference appeared first on House the Homeless ..read more

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 The post Bring America Home Now — Interfaith Launch appeared first on House the Homeless ..read more

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 The post Annual HtH Homeless Memorial Service appeared first on House the Homeless ..read more

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:   The post HUGSS 2021 – 350 backpacks with winter gear distributed to those experiencing homelessness appeared first on House the Homeless ..read more

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).  The post HUGSS New Year’s Day event for winter resources appeared first on House the Homeless ..read more

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. The post HUGSS Thermal Give Event Sat. Jan 1st 2022 appe ..read more