News from the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness







Read Our New Report on Strengthening Systems for Ending Rural Homelessness



Last year, we convened 15 rural communities to discuss the strategies they are implementing as they develop systems to end homelessness. 
This report explores the unique challenges of building effective rural homelessness response systems in these areas and provides an initial set of strategies communities can use to take advantage of their unique strengths.



Register for Webinar on HUD's FY 2018 Notice of Funding Availability for Continuums of Care 





Please join us for a webinar on Wednesday, July 11, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. ET, to learn more about the NOFA's priorities and the application process. 





Strategies for Improving Employment Outcomes for Veterans Experiencing Homelessness





  
Join us for a webinar on successful collaboration between the Departments of Labor and Veterans Affairs homelessness programs. 


Streaming July 17, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m ET, presenters from Boston and Honolulu will highlight lessons learned and offer strategies for improved employment outcomes for Veterans exiting homelessness.




Systems Change: Addressing Racial Disparity by Putting Theory into Practice



To end and prevent homelessness, equitable measures must be effectively applied to the overall crisis response system. But what might that look like?
We interviewed Marc Dones, whose recent work on the SPARC initiative has been used to inform and guide systems change efforts to address the over-representation of people of color among those experiencing homelessness. 




Last Call! We Are Hiring a D.C.-Based Policy Director







Are you interested in helping end homelessness across the nation while working with talented and supportive staff members? Join our team!