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Investing in proven solutions is a key premise of Opening Doors. The commitment to end homelessness compels communities to focus their resources on solutions that work, while encouraging well-designed innovations for continuous improvement.
June 22, 2015 …
Veterans Experiencing Homelessness a ‘stain on our nation’By Michelle Obama and Jill Biden Right now, in communities across our nation, there are…
Matthew Doherty Named Executive Director of U.S. Interagency Council on HomelessnessWashington – U.S. Secretary…
By Richard Cho, Deputy Director This morning, HUD published the final definition of chronic homelessness.…
12/04/15 - Final Chronic Definition Adds Flexibility, Inclusiveness, and SpecificityBy Dr. Dennis Culhane, University of Pennsylvania
12/03/15 - Sustaining our Data-Driven Focus: Findings and Implications of Recent Data ReleasesBy Matthew Doherty, Executive Director Data can help drive progress - if we use it…
more...A Message from Laura Green Zeilinger One of the most important recent developments from our…
2014 PIT Count Data Shows Progress across All Populations: Four Years after Launching Opening Doors, Data Points to Clear SuccessA Message from Laura Green Zeilinger Today, HUD released new data from the 2014…
Spotlight on Solutions: Tailored Interventions and Assistance for FamiliesEnding homelessness among families and children is…
Secretary Burwell serves as Vice Chair of USICH and delivered these remarks on May 7, 2015…
Approaching Homelessness from a Human Rights PerspectiveRemarks delivered by Liz Osborn, USICH Management and Program Analyst, at the U.S. Department of…
Collective Impact WorksRemarks delivered by Laura Green Zeilinger, USICH Executive Director, at Ballard Spahr’s National Housing Symposium…
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released guidance to assist intake…
Understanding the Criteria and Benchmarks for Ending Veteran HomelessnessUSICH, HUD, and VA recently released updated criteria and new benchmarks to define the…
HUD FY 2015 Continuum of Care Program Competition: Strategies for SuccessOn September 29, 2015, USICH hosted a webinar for communities on strategies for success in…