I was so nervous because I wanted to say something meaningful but I didn’t know how it would go over. People loved it. Not sure if it’s obvious, but I first validated we can solve homelessness with my story, then I shared the problem with a stat and how to fix it with a CTA.

It's not the only solution, but, as this Los Angeles Times opinion piece points out, "master-leasing permanent housing is faster than building it from the ground up" Several Family Promise Affiliates excel at this Family Promise of Tulsa County Family Promise of Waukesha County are two in the Midwest! bit.ly/3R4zDdj

This is a great animation demonstrating why there's so many more families live in financial distress and are at risk of homelessness! This doesn't take into account the rising cost of food either!

Rent in Hendricks Co, IN (Family Promise HC) has ⬆️ 27% EVERY mo, since 2020. A $377/MONTH ⬆️‼️‼️ What would happen with your finances if your rent/mortgage ⬆️$377 a month...how long could you withstand it before becoming #Homeless? #RealityCheck #AffordableHousing

📢Chicago to end subminimum wage ‼️ I hope other cities are paying attention. linkedin.com/news/story/chi…

I hope the #PayDayLoan industry gets frozen out entirely!🧊🧊🥶🥶🧊🧊#FundCFPB bit.ly/3rL1Co9

"The Americans most at risk of eviction are babies and toddlers...renters with children face added financial burdens, limited housing options, and often discrimination from landlords." The New York Times The Upshot Eviction impacts everything about a child's future bit.ly/3RLLLk6

Poverty is a more powerful influence on the outcome of inner-city children than gestational exposure to cocaine...let that sink in...then TAKE ACTION! Advocate #ChildPovertyReductionActof2023 #EndChildPoverty bit.ly/3RJ6k0f

PRESS RELEASE: U.S. Receives Failing Grades on Human Right to Housing Report Card We condemn the U.S.' ongoing failure to stem the tide of homelessness by neglecting its responsibility to ensure adequate, affordable housing is available to all. homelesslaw.org/us-fails-right…

Great to see this shift! #eviction #wisconsin #wisupremecourt #waukeshacounty

“Homelessness is real;  financial struggles that may affect utilities, that is real," she said. "Things are happening within families...that affect a child's attendance." Kizzie Lott, Principal. NPR #EducationMatters #HousingCrisis bit.ly/48JUhGa

Love this the Lawton (OK) Family Promise Affiliate sign! #FamilyPromiseWeek. Hope changes the story every time!

I know there will be nay sayers, but data show this investment can create societal shift! #BoldSolutions #RxKidsMI Dr. Mona is a champion of change. #endpoverty bit.ly/45PbECG

This is a devastating reality. I've often said those who are financially fragile work far more hours than those who aren't and it never seems to be enough.

In case your week's off to a tough start, check out this Family Promise Affiliate's incredible video. Family Promise of Waukesha County has a partnership with Fresh Start Furnishing, who beautifully furnished and personalized a family's new home. This vid is good for the soul! video.wixstatic.com/video/c9f055_5…

If you dig data, check out the work of Nick Graetz et al. Unaffordable rents are tied to increased risk of death. #housingishealthcare #endfamilyhomelessness #DoSomething bit.ly/3TTwf4Q.

“Rents have been rising faster than the overall rate of inflation. If rents in those cities increase at such a rapid rate, that is just going to squeeze a lot of families who were already stretching themselves in order to make the monthly rent.” buff.ly/3RjGTRX

“Everything we know about [early] childhood is that it's the most critically important time to get your foundation right,” Rahil Briggs, PsyD bit.ly/3LVwp8o Family Promise Affiliates fight for housing stability for families. This American Academy of Pediatrics proves it's critical!

📢New numbers trending in the wrong direction📢 15.5% ⬆️families experiencing homeless 23% ⬆️those experiencing homelessness for the 1st time 12% ⬆️severely housing-cost burdened Family Promise #GetInvolved #EndFamilyHomelessness bit.ly/4dzbZxK End Homelessness

Children experiencing housing instability experience layers of trauma every day. #DoBetter #HomelessChildrenandYouthAct bit.ly/3yAar7Z