National Coalition for the Homeless

07/30/2026

🎙️ New Episode Alert: Voices of Homelessness Podcast — Episode 18 is Here!

Join NCH's Executive Director, Donald Whitehead, as he hosts a compelling conversation with Brian Goldstone, acclaimed author of *There Is No Place for Us*, alongside our friend Celeste.

Together, they explore the realities of housing insecurity, homelessness, and the stories behind Brian's powerful new book. It's a thoughtful conversation you won't want to miss.

🎧 Listen to Episode 18 now on YouTube, and while you're there, be sure to catch up on past episodes of the *Voices of Homelessness Podcast*. Every episode features powerful conversations with advocates, leaders, and people with lived experience working to end homelessness.

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07/07/2026

The people united, will never be defeated!

Every day, advocates across the country are standing up for the fundamental belief that housing is a human right.

Together, we can build a future where everyone has a safe, stable place to call home.

06/29/2026

"Sometimes life closes one door so you can finally walk toward the one meant for you."

Not every ending is a loss. Sometimes the doors that close are making room for opportunities we never imagined. While change can be painful and uncertainty can feel overwhelming, it often leads us to new beginnings, unexpected growth, and a deeper sense of purpose.

If you're facing a difficult season, don't lose hope. The path ahead may not look the way you planned, but that doesn't mean it won't lead somewhere beautiful. Trust that every setback is preparing you for something greater. Keep moving forward with faith, courage, and an open heart. The door that's meant for you is still waiting to be opened : )

Your next chapter could be your strongest one yet.

06/24/2026

WASHINGTON: President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony for the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a major housing affordability bill, citing his demand that lawmakers first pass the SAVE America Act.

Despite the bill passing both chambers with wide support, Trump delayed signing it within the constitutional 10-day window, expressing that the elections bill is a “national emergency.”

The housing bill aims to increase affordable housing by limiting institutional investors from buying certain single-family homes and streamlining development regulations.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Trump’s refusal to sign the housing bill, calling it a missed opportunity to help American families, according to CBS News.
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06/23/2026

A new HUD report shows a 3% decline in homelessness nationwide — the first decrease in nearly a decade. But the headline numbers only tell part of the story.

While homelessness among families with children declined, homelessness among single adults reached record levels, with Black individuals continuing to experience disproportionate impacts. The data highlights what works: housing investments, rental assistance and targeted interventions. It also raises serious concerns about the growing reliance on criminalization, encampment sweeps and other punitive approaches that fail to address the root causes of homelessness.

In our latest statement, NCH takes a closer look at what the 2025 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report reveals — and what it means for the future of homelessness policy in America.

Read the full statement and join the conversation.

On May 29, HUD released its Annual Homelessness Assessment Report. The report was published five months after the congressionally mandated deadline, and it showed a modest 3% reduction in overall homelessness in the United States between 2024 and 2025 — the first decrease in almost a decade. It is...

06/22/2026

On June 5, NCH, alongside local advocacy groups, joined the Homeless Law Center () in Washington, D.C., for a surprise action targeting the Cicero Institute, which was holding a conference on homelessness in the nation's capital.

More than 75 housing advocates gathered to send a clear message: housing is a human right. Advocates disrupted the conference space, forming a human barricade across the hotel entrance while holding banners reading, "Housing First, Billionaires Last" and "Cicero Works for Billionaires, We Protect Our Neighbors."

Our Executive Director, Donald Whitehead Jr., delivered a powerful speech, calling on advocates to reject policies that punish people for being unhoused and to continue fighting for housing, dignity and justice for all.
Hit play to watch a portion of Donald's remarks and hear why advocates from across the country came together to demand housing, not handcuffs.

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06/22/2026

Too often, hardship convinces us that we should settle for less than we deserve. But healing, growth, and transformation begin the moment we recognize our own worth. Believing in better days is not about ignoring today's challenges. It is about trusting that your circumstances are not your destination.

No matter what you have been through, you deserve hope, opportunity, dignity, and a future filled with possibility. The first step toward a brighter tomorrow is believing that you are worthy of one. Hold on to that belief, nurture it, and let it guide you forward. Your dreams matter, and so do you.

06/17/2026

HUD’s Fiscal Year 2026 Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity , or NOFO, introduces a major shift in how federal homelessness funding will be structured and prioritized and it raises serious concerns about the future of permanent housing and proven solutions nationwide.

Read full statement: https://ow.ly/8tIc50ZcPbw

While the NOFO emphasizes a mix of housing and service approaches, including transitional housing and supportive services, it also restructures funding competition in ways that could significantly reduce stability for permanent supportive housing and rapid re-housing programs that communities have relied on for decades. These are the very programs that have demonstrated success in moving people from homelessness into long-term housing.

At a time when homelessness remains at crisis levels across the country, any policy shift that weakens or destabilizes permanent housing systems risks putting thousands of individuals—including veterans, seniors, families, and people with disabilities—at greater risk of housing loss.

We recognize the importance of services, treatment, and supports, but housing remains the foundation that makes those interventions effective. Without it, systems of care cannot function as intended.

Continue reading to read our full statement on HUD’s Fiscal Year 2026 Continuum of Care NOFO.

Read full statement: https://ow.ly/8tIc50ZcPbw

06/16/2026

On June 5, NCH, alongside local advocacy groups, joined the National Homelessness Law Center in Washington, D.C. for a surprise action targeting the Cicero Institute, which was holding a conference on homelessness in the nation’s capital.

More than 75 housing advocates gathered to send a clear message: housing is a human right. Advocates disrupted the conference space, forming a human barricade across the hotel entrance while holding banners reading “Housing First, Billionaires Last” and “Cicero Works for Billionaires, We Protect Our Neighbors.”

Voices rose in chants and songs throughout the action, rejecting efforts to defund vital housing programs and oppose policies that criminalize homelessness.

Housing justice cannot be ignored. Housing is a human right.

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Cicero Institute Protest
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06/15/2026

The people united can never be defeated!