"For Singleton, [#BasicIncome] has meant she has lived a year in an Atlanta apartment, after becoming homeless when she couldn’t find a landlord to accept her city housing voucher during the pandemic." Another example of why cash is king. Let's do UBI! theguardian.com/us-news/2023/a…

Today on outreach we met someone who, after 2.5 years, finally got a voucher and a move in grant this January. It expires in October and she is visiting her 18th apartment Tuesday after 17 no's. She said most landlords don't want to deal with the red tape and delays of a voucher.

This study really paved the way for other direct cash transfer programs for people who are unhoused. So very cool to see it published! Cash shortened experiences of homelessness and increased spending on needs like food, transportation, and rent.

NOW OPEN! GCSW is pleased to announce the call for applications for its 2nd doctoral awards cohort. $3K awards are available to support #socialwork doctoral students whose work addresses 1+ Grand Challenges (generously funded by @NYCommTrust). Learn more: bit.ly/464LRHr

The death of Abonesh Woldegeorges in Arlington shows what happens when places choose to criminalize homelessness rather than invest in ways to help people. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/…

Poverty is a policy choice. Evictions are a policy choice. Homelessness is a policy choice.

Analysis comparing data from 2017 & 2022 found areas with fast rent growth—Sacramento, Fresno, Raleigh, Phoenix, Austin, and Tucson—saw homelessness spike. Places with slow rent growth—Minneapolis, Houston, Philadelphia, and Chicago—saw homelessness drop. pew.org/3LCwv5c

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I feel so lucky to get to work with Denver Basic Income Project. The quant interim report shares early learnings about the potential of #GuaranteedIncome. Looking forward to continuing the analysis and integrating the robust qual and quant research.

The SSWR Doctoral Student Travel Award Program is accepting applications for the 2024 Annual Conference, January 10-14, 2024, in Washington, DC! Applications are due November 20th by 11:59 PM EST: secure.sswr.org/2024-conferenc…

I may be tired but I’m so grateful to have made it to both #CSWE2023 and #APPAM2023 this year. I shared findings from two of my dissertation papers and made some great connections with folks studying #GuaranteedIncome.

⚠️ URGENT: HELP STOP TWO ANTI-LGBTQIA+ BILLS THIS WEEK ⚠️ Last week you showed up in large numbers (thank you!) in support of trans youth, and now we need you to continue to let your voice be heard to stop two anti-LGBTQIA+ bills from being voted out of committee this week!

UPDATE: Governor DeWine's voicemailbox is full! ✊Send an email now and tell him to VETO HB 68, Ohio's extreme ban on trans youth in sports and healthcare. governor.ohio.gov/contact

It's below freezing in many parts of the US. Now, SCOTUS will determine if people who are forced to live outside can use things like blankets, cardboard, or a tarp to survive in the cold. The mere fact of this case existing is a damning indictment on America.

This bill justifies “defensive force” against unhoused people. Feels like a euphemism to call this “criminalizing poverty” anymore.

The response to homelessness should be as diverse as the experience itself.

Too many people who receive HCVs are unable to use them. Direct rental assistance (rental assistance paid to renters, not landlords) should be tested to close that gap.

NEW for In These Times - encampment sweeps in LA are reportedly destroying naloxone at astonishing rates. In the midst of a historic opioid overdose crisis. One nonprofit is so fed up they have started nailing narcan to trees. inthesetimes.com/article/los-an…

I get to work with the best people. Check out @InglePilar’s important work on end of life care for people who are unhoused. Also recommend listening to her podcast episode on Elevated Denver Podcast. So much more to come from her.

Direct cash transfer programs help improve housing stability by reducing access & utilization barriers that increase efficiency & equity in programs. urbn.is/3LODntj

I am learning so much from the team at AgeFriendlyOH, especially how ageism is associated with housing insecurity and homelessness. Check out the video below about their work to #ButtonUpAgeism!