El Paso Coalition for the Homeless

08/28/2021

Landlord faces homelessness as tenants fall behind on rent

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/landlord-faces-homelessness-tenants-fall-235000651.html

Federal money meant to alleviate such situations isn't making it to landlords

06/15/2021

How do other countries deal with homelessness?

How do other countries deal with homelessness?

As Austin city leaders look toward redressing its homelessness response, here are how four countries have helped minimize — and in some instances, nearly eradicated — homelessness.

06/15/2021

How do other countries deal with homelessness?

How do other countries deal with homelessness?

As Austin city leaders look toward redressing its homelessness response, here are how four countries have helped minimize — and in some instances, nearly eradicated — homelessness.

05/11/2021

Photos from Texas Homeless Network's post

05/11/2021

Homeless Oaklanders were tired of the housing crisis. So they built a ‘miracle’ village

https://www.yahoo.com/news/homeless-oaklanders-were-tired-housing-100014753.html

Under a highway, beautiful structures offer food, healthcare, showers and a free ‘store’ – as well as a strong sense of community The Cob on Wood homeless community in West Oakland. Photograph: Gabrielle Canon/The Guardian Tucked under a highway overpass in West Oakland, just beyond a graveyar...

04/14/2021

Mobile Loaves & Fishes plans to quadruple its Community First Village for homeless Austinites

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/mobile-loaves-and-fishes-plans-to-quadruple-its-community-first-village-for-homeless-austinites/ar-BB1fElZE?ocid=sf

Third and fourth phases will add 1,400 homes, second location in southeast Austin

04/14/2021

100 days, 25 veterans: Can Denton County end veteran homelessness?

100 days, 25 veterans: Can Denton County end veteran homelessness?

United Way of Denton County announced last week that over a dozen county nonprofits are teaming up to end veteran homelessness in just 100 days — but can it really

03/25/2021

THN Opposes the Criminalization of Our Unhoused Neighbors

THN Opposes the Criminalization of Our Unhoused Neighbors

THN Opposes the Criminalization of Our Unhoused Neighbors Texas Homeless Network opposes HB 1925 and SB 987 because criminalization is the most expensive and least effective way of addressing home…

03/25/2021

Austin philanthropists donate $2M to improve the health of homeless population

Austin philanthropists donate $2M to improve the health of homeless population

“At one time in my life I was homeless; I know what it's like,” said DeJoria, who lived in his car while building his business. “The American dream happened for me."

03/17/2021

Welcome Secretary Marcia Fudge!

Welcome Secretary Marcia Fudge!

Welcome Secretary Marcia Fudge!By: Nick ThompsonTexas Homeless Network would like to extend our warmest welcome to incoming Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge. It is our hope t…

03/17/2021

Homelessness Solutions a Legislative Priority as Camps Become More Visible

Homelessness Solutions a Legislative Priority as Camps Become More Visible

Homelessness has become a lot more visible across the state.

03/17/2021

3 men ages 40 to 65 in San Diego homeless camp killed by driver

3 men ages 40 to 65 in San Diego homeless camp killed by driver

Officials gave no other details nor identified the men by name.

02/18/2021

Up to 150 units planned for Avery site

Up to 150 units planned for Avery site

Redevelopment where Avery Apartments once stood has made progress but faced challenges along the way.

02/12/2021

Take the hassle out of Valentine's Day. No reservations, no cooking, no kitchen clean up and all the proceeds go back to the Rescue Mission!

See our full menu with sides and dessert at www.HallelujahBBQ.org/menu (our specialty cheesecake is 😍)
Call 915.241.0240 to order your Valentine's dinner, don't wait too long!

#EasyValentinesDinner #EasyValentinesDayDinner #DinnerforTwo #SmokedBrisket #SmokedBabyBackRibs #IWantMyBabyBackRibs #EasyDinner #SupporttheHomeless #RescueMissionofEP #HallelujahBBQ

02/12/2021

Positive Changes in FY2021 Spending: HUD-VASH Eligibility Expands - National Alliance to End Homelessness

Positive Changes in FY2021 Spending: HUD-VASH Eligibility Expands - National Alliance to End Homelessness

As the pandemic continues and things remain tough in communities nationwide, changes set forth in recent legislation cause me to be hopeful about what we can accomplish to end homelessness. The final spending legislation for fiscal year 2021, passed by […]

02/12/2021

This Girl Scout troop is made up of girls living in New York City shelters

This Girl Scout troop is made up of girls living in New York City shelters

Troop 6000 is a program for girls living in the New York City shelter system – and you can buy cookies from them online.

02/12/2021

Elevate North Texas aims to provide emergency shelter for homeless 18- to 24-year-olds

Elevate North Texas aims to provide emergency shelter for homeless 18- to 24-year-olds

The first of its kind in D-FW, a new nonprofit called Elevate North Texas will serve a population that’s often overlooked and help reduce the social,...

01/29/2021

Austin mayor speaks on COVID-19, local vaccine rollout and homelessness

Austin mayor speaks on COVID-19, local vaccine rollout and homelessness

Mayor Adler said he will be getting his COVID-19 vaccine when he qualifies.

01/22/2021

Mayor Adler says Austin’s approach to homelessness ‘not working the way it needs to’

Hiding the homeless is not addressing homelessness

“If Austin doesn’t reinstate the ban on homeless camping the state will do it for them,” Abbott wrote on Twitter Wednesday.

01/18/2021

$23M in new resources announced for homeless in Austin

$23M in new resources announced for homeless in Austin

Mayor Steve Adler and the Housing Authority of the City of Austin announced Friday two new resources to aid the homeless currently residing in temporary shelters and to build and finance new housing for the homeless.

01/18/2021

A Radical Approach to Fighting Homelessness: Love

A Radical Approach to Fighting Homelessness: Love

In Texas, a village of tiny homes boasts a huge sense of community.

01/04/2021

Two cities tried to fix homelessness, only one succeeded

Great article about the efforts of San Diego and Houston.

Housing First is considered a best practice for addressing homelessness, but where one city succeeded, another still struggles. A surge in pandemic homeless aid will help, but experts say only with strategic planning.

12/30/2020

Texas Homeless Network

Texas Homeless Network

With President Trump's signature we can take a deep breath of momentary relief. The package includes emergency rental assistance, an extension of the CDC eviction moratorium through Jan 31, and direct relief of stimulus checks.
https://nypost.com/2020/12/27/trump-signs-covid-19-relief-bill-with-600-stimulus-checks/

12/30/2020

Texas Homeless Network

Texas Homeless Network

"Far too often, veterans, the people who have selflessly put their lives on the line to secure our way of life find themselves in a position where they need our help as individuals and as a community," officials said in a release.

12/30/2020

A homeless man rescued all the animals at a shelter after it caught on fire

https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/27/us/homeless-man-animal-shelter-fire-trnd/index.html

A homeless man risked his life to save several cats and dogs trapped at an Atlanta animal shelter after it caught fire, the facility's founder said.

12/23/2020

How a Homeless High School Dropout Became CEO of a $1 Billion Company

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/homeless-high-school-dropout-became-160000468.html

(Bloomberg) -- Taihei Kobayashi has gone from sleeping on the streets of Tokyo to heading a technology startup whose market value topped $1 billion.His rags-to-riches story is among the most remarkable to emerge from a small-cap stock boom that’s minting fortunes in Japan. Kobayashi’s company, w...

12/21/2020

13 year old collects $5,900 to help homeless children celebrate Christmas

13 year old collects $5,900 to help homeless children celebrate Christmas

A 13-year-old from Texas is making sure children, who may not be able to celebrate the holidays have a Merry Christmas.

12/21/2020

Hallelujah BBQ Texas

I want my baby-back-baby-back-baby-back I-want-my-baby-back-baby-back-baby-back HALLELUJAH'S SMOKED BABY BACK RIBS! 🤩🤤 $20/Rack

These racks came fresh out of the smoker yesterday and boy was it a beautiful sight (and smell!) Our honey glaze completes the wonderful taste that you'll be singing about for weeks after trying our baby back ribs!

To place an order, call 915.241.0240. If you'd like to see the rest of our menu, visit HallelujahBBQ.org/Menu

Remember, when you support Hallelujah! BBQ, you're supporting a local business and a ministry of the Rescue Mission that provides financial security and vocational rehabilitation!

#SupportLocalBusiness #SupportEPBusiness #SupportLocalMinistry #SupportEPMinistry #BESTBBQ #BabyBackRibs #HallelujahBBQ #RescueMissionofEP #SupporttheHomeless #GiveBackEP #MoreThanJustBBQ #BBQNearMe #ElPasoBBQ #SmokedRibs #SmokedBrisket #SmokedSausage #SmokedTurkey

12/21/2020

Amazing BBQ, Beautiful cause

BBQ to help the homeless. Blake Barrow is on a mission to help the less fortunate.

What he and the Rescue Mission of El Paso are cooking up to help lift others: http://www.elpasoinc.com/lifestyle/man-on-a-mission-blake-barrow-on-bbq-covid-helping-the-homeless/article_a68e063a-413e-11eb-94a1-7fc5d27c6963.html

12/21/2020

Vigils Honor The Homeless Who Died As They Lived: On The Streets

https://www.npr.org/2016/12/21/506401433/vigils-to-pay-respect-to-homeless-who-have-died-on-the-streets

Every Dec. 21, the longest night of the year, vigils are held in many cities for the homeless who have died there. Life expectancy is at least 12 years shorter than for those who are not homeless.

12/17/2020

Austin's Couch Potatoes helps Austin man go from homelessness to furnished apartment

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/austins-couch-potatoes-helps-austin-man-go-from-homelessness-to-furnished-apartment/ar-BB1bZbyt

Company helps Season for Caring with furniture for all the families

12/14/2020

Texas Homeless Network

Texas Homeless Network

“We are hoping to brighten the Christmas holiday with the help of the generosity of the Amarillo community for many who may need a tree or ornaments. This will make quite a difference in the lives of many this Christmas season.”
https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/christmas-tree-drive-set-for-amarillo-homeless/

12/14/2020

California Struggles To House Thousands Of Homeless Placed In Hotels During Pandemic

https://www.npr.org/2020/12/10/944684103/california-struggles-to-house-thousands-of-homeless-placed-in-hotels-during-pand

When the coronavirus hit, thousands of unsheltered people in the state were moved into hotels under a plan known as "Project Roomkey." Now many are ending up back on the street.

11/26/2020

Perspective | A small Thanksgiving felt impossible for some people. So they’re sharing their dinners with the homeless.

Perspective | A small Thanksgiving felt impossible for some people. So they’re sharing their dinners with the homeless.

Across the country, people are quietly bringing home-cooked meals to the streets.

11/26/2020

Ridley Scott creative group launches campaign to support End Youth Homelessness

https://news.yahoo.com/ridley-scott-creative-group-launches-114740245.html

Director Tom Dream discuss the importance of creativity in campaigning for good