CC Cause Spotlight: National Alliance to End Homelessness
December 7, 2017 by Eric White
In metropolitan communities around the country, homelessness is a very real issue. Homelessness affects everyone in our society, regardless of class or age. The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a voice for those who live in need of shelter and other basic life needs that come with being homeless.
From advocating for the homeless in the halls of Congress to helping communities implement assistance programs, we love what the National Alliance to End Homelessness has been able to accomplish and we are excited to partner with them. We recently added them to our list of featured causes, the charities and nonprofits that we donate a portion of our revenue to!
Here is more information on the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
The National Alliance to End Homelessness Mission
The National Alliance to End Homelessness states on their website that their mission is to be a "nonpartisan organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States."
They are a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1983 by citizens who recognized a growing problem of homelessness in America. More and more, people were being left without homes and they decided they would do something about it.
Today, the National Alliance to End Homelessness is a network of more than 10,000 volunteers, providers, private partners and agencies. They work with community leaders to develop plans and provide permanent housing solutions in areas around the country.
In addition to having a hand in programs that actively get homeless people off the street and on their feet, the National Alliance to End Homelessness educates and advises policymakers and other leaders in areas regarding homelessness.
How to Get Involved with the National Alliance to End Homelessness
Anyone can get involved with the National Alliance to End Homelessness, whether you want to donate time or money. Here are some simple suggestions and links for getting involved in your community!
- Sign up for regular updates from the National Alliance to End Homelessness. By becoming an advocate of homelessness, you will receive tools and resources that will help you take on homelessness in your local community.
- Demand Congress pay attention to the issue of homelessness. Take action with the National Alliance to End Homelessness and you can call or email your representatives directly through their website.
- Donate to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Or find another way you can turn dollars into an impact in your community via the National Alliance to End Homelessness website.
- Follow the National Alliance to End Homelessness on social media. Currently, you can follow their activity on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
National Alliance to End Homelessness FAQ
1. What does the National Alliance to End Homelessness do?
The National Alliance to End Homelessness advises local and national leaders on policies regarding homelessness, they help local communities organize and execute programs to impact homelessness in the immediate area and support homelessness research and analysis.
2. Who does the National Alliance to End Homelessness help?
According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness website, 550,000 people experienced homelessness at a point-in-time across the United States in 2016. The National Alliance to End Homelessness aims to help all of these people, regardless of race, age or gender.
3. How has the National Alliance to End Homelessness helped?
The National Alliance to End Homelessness has helped our society get a handle on the issue of homelessness in a number of ways including direct local partnerships and national policies. According to their website, the number of homeless skyrocketed following the recession in 2008. Since 2010 and up to 2016, and surely in part due to the efforts of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, the number of individuals experiencing chronic homelessness has decreased 27%. Additionally, families with children have declined in homeless rates by 18.1% in that same timeframe.
4. Where is the National Alliance to End Homelessness based?
The National Alliance to End Homelessness is based in our nation's capitol, Washington, D.C.
5. Is the National Alliance to End Homelessness a nonprofit?
Yes. The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization.
6. Does the National Alliance to End Homelessness have a phone number?
Yes. You can call the National Alliance to End Homelessness by phone at (202) 638-1526.
