Cynthia Griffith
Invisible People
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Bipartisan Policy Center Pushes Housing First Objectives
February report concludes the most effective ways both political parties can address homelessness is by prioritizing Housing First objectives. → Read More
Reducing Homelessness Not a Priority to Majority of Mayors
Sixty percent of the 126 mayors that took part in a recent survey were not actively motivated to end or even reduce homelessness. → Read More
Manchester Warming Shelter Gets Push Back Despite Need
Seniors follow the disturbing trend of hating homeless encampment residents by not wanting their facility turned into a temporary warming shelter. → Read More
Is Public Opinion Finally Shifting in Favor of Housing Over Criminalization?
Homelessness in practically every corner of the United States is illegal due to the criminalization of life-sustaining activities. → Read More
Shawnee, Kansas Bans Roommates, Making Housing Even More Out of Reach
At a time when housing is out of reach for millions, Shawnee, Kansas, has become the first city in modern times to ban roommates. → Read More
40,401 Homeless Veterans Secure Permanent Housing Through Housing First Approach
In terms of veteran homelessness, 2022's national challenge goal was met and exceeded by a margin of 6.3%, thanks to these efforts. → Read More
Housing Crisis Causes 75% of Americans to Completely Abandon the ‘American Dream’
The affordable housing crisis is plaguing first-time home buyers between the ages of 25 and 44, and leading to increased homelessness. → Read More
Which Traumatic Events Cause PTSD for People Living Unhoused?
People who fall into the desolate state of homelessness without any initial mental disabilities can develop an increased risk of PTSD. → Read More
What Would You Do With 47 Years to Live?
People who experience homelessness die at a median age of 47, which is about three decades shorter than the life expectancy for housed people. → Read More
How Do We Solve Homelessness When the Issues Driving It Are on the Rise?
Unemployment is the leading cause of homelessness after lack of affordable housing. With a looming recession, nobody is safe from homelessness. → Read More
What It Is Like Experiencing Homelessness in Winter
Winter is the one time of year when we think about our unhoused neighbors as they sleep outside in sub-freezing conditions. → Read More
Pending Global Recession Could See Homelessness Increase to Great Depression Levels
Analysts predict homelessness will double with a global recession. With almost 600,000 adults homeless now, we are looking at 1 million+ people. → Read More
Aboriginal Families Targeted for Homelessness Again through New Legislation
One of the leading factors fueling the oppression of Aboriginal people is unjust legislation that leads to eviction, debt and homelessness. → Read More
It’s National Homeless Memorial Day Again, Sadly
National Homeless Memorial Day is a subtle reminder of how many people are suffering through the coldest nights of the year without a home. → Read More
Thousands of People Made Homeless in Hurricane Ian’s Aftermath
Hurricane Ian has adversely affected coastal residents in myriad ways. One of those ways is through creating homelessness. → Read More
Predictive Text for Homeless Search Words Promotes Stigma
Search engines fail to tie housing to any form to homelessness, despite evidence that the shortage of affordable homes fuels the homeless crisis. → Read More
ACLU Utah Report Proves Homeless Criminalization is Costly and Ineffective
ACLU Utah released a report detailing the harms and horrors of homeless criminalization and solidifying the growing concerns of housing advocates. → Read More
Justice40 Initiative Includes Affordable Housing, Sustainability, and Disaster Relief
Justice40 Initiative addresses environmental racism and economic devastation by supporting clean, sustainable housing and climate investments. → Read More
The Unspoken Connection Between Climate Change and Homeless Criminalization
It is time we learned about the harmful environmental impact of criminalizing homelessness and the costs of sweeping encampments. → Read More
Health Care Plan Prescribes Housing as a 'Cure for Homelessness'
Homelessness could cost us a collective $111 billion in healthcare costs over the next ten years. Housing can cut those costs significantly. → Read More