U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness

06/07/2021

How to Implement the Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act | United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH)

NEW RESOURCE: The Children's Bureau's one-stop page can help you implement the "Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act," which offers a range of time-limited flexibilities in federal programs and significantly increased funding that can be used for rent or mortgage payments.

https://tinyurl.com/53p8h5je

Do you work with or know young adults (under the age of 27) who spent time in foster care as teens (after the age of 14)? Then you might find a new resource helpful.

06/07/2021

Emergency Housing Vouchers | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Got questions about the American Rescue Plan's emergency housing vouchers (EHVs)? The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has answers.

Every Tuesday from 3 to 4 ET, the agency holds virtual office hours.

This week's topic: what Victim Service Providers (VSPs) can offer EHV applicants and how VSPs work with Coordinated Entry.

https://www.hud.gov/ehv

HUD's Office of Community Planning and Development will provide an overview to CoC’'s and their partners on EHVs. Attendees will gain an understanding of eligible population, roles, responsibilities and flexibilities afforded  to local communities to aide in leasing eligible households.

06/07/2021

Webinar Registration - Zoom

What are you doing this Thursday?

Join our webinar and learn how to help people experiencing homelessness access their stimulus checks.

It's free. Register today:

06/07/2021

From months to minutes: VA platform connecting homeless veterans with services more quickly | Federal News Network

"Sometimes seemingly small enhancements make the biggest, immediate impact."

Veterans Affairs’ digital transformation center has delivered at least 30 COVID-19-related applications and modified another 20 to help meet pandemic needs.

06/04/2021

Do you know how to help people experiencing homelessness get their stimulus checks? The IRS will teach you in this webinar on June 10th.

Register today: https://tinyurl.com/usvhw7pc

06/03/2021

How to Access New Homelessness Funding From the American Rescue Plan, HUD, and DOL

The latest USICH newsletter is now live!

If you find it helpful in your quest to end homelessness, join our email list and get it in your inbox every two weeks.

Plus: Meet Our Newly Elected Chair and Vice Chair View Newsletter in Browser U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness Need help ending homelessness? Contact your regional USICH coordinator. NEWS YOU N

06/03/2021

The stimulus checks aren't reaching many who need them the most: people experiencing homelessness.

But you can help.

Register for this June 10 webinar, and the IRS will teach you how to get Economic Impact Payments into the hands of the homeless. https://tinyurl.com/usvhw7pc

The stimulus checks aren't reaching many who need them the most: people experiencing homelessness.

But you can help.

Register for this June 10 webinar, and the IRS will teach you how to get Economic Impact Payments into the hands of the homeless. https://tinyurl.com/usvhw7pc

06/03/2021

VA’s HUD-VASH program partners with pet organizations to help Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness - VAntage Point

"Pets help veterans progress along their path to healing. Research has shown that this bond is beneficial to the health and well-being of both."

During National Pet Month, VA is working with pet organizations to help Veterans experiencing housing instability to keep their pets healthy and safe.

06/02/2021

The Labor Department just awarded $52 million in grants to help veterans experiencing homelessness reenter the workforce.

Learn more about the grants and about ways to end veteran homelessness here: https://tinyurl.com/vuzp3mr7

The Labor Department just awarded $52 million in grants to help veterans experiencing homelessness reenter the workforce.

Learn more about the grants and about ways to end veteran homelessness here: https://tinyurl.com/vuzp3mr7

06/02/2021

Exclusive: HUD's Marcia Fudge Says She's Ready To Fight Homelessness As Head Of Panel

"We're going to make homelessness, and the eradication of homelessness, a priority in this administration," said newly elected USICH Chair Marcia Fudge.

The nation's homeless population is expected to rise in the coming months, especially if a federal eviction moratorium ends in June.

06/02/2021

As our new chair points out, every person deserves dignity and respect. That's why USICH is committed to protecting the LGBTQ community’s right to housing and shelter and to a Housing First approach to homelessness.

05/28/2021

Marcia Fudge Picked To Head U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness

“We were thrilled from day one with this administration affirming that housing is a basic human right." - Eric Tars, legal director for the National Homelessness Law Center

Listen to the full 3-minute story on our new leadership:

The agency's focus will be different from the Trump administration, which fired the head of the interagency council on homelessness and replaced him with an advocate for a more punitive approach.

05/27/2021

During our first meeting of the Biden administration today, USICH elected new leadership. Please welcome HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge as Chair and VA Secretary Denis McDonough as Vice Chair!

Together, we'll work to prevent and end homelessness with an evidence-based, humanity-leading Housing First approach.

Read more about the Biden administration's homelessness priorities here: https://tinyurl.com/anp3umrj

During our first meeting of the Biden administration today, USICH elected new leadership. Please welcome HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge as Chair and VA Secretary Denis McDonough as Vice Chair!

Together, we'll work to prevent and end homelessness with an evidence-based, humanity-leading Housing First approach.

Read more about the Biden administration's homelessness priorities here: https://tinyurl.com/anp3umrj

05/25/2021

NEW FUNDING ALERT: HUD will award $145 million to as many as 50 communities to help them prevent and end youth homelessness through the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program, which relies on recommendations and leadership from young people who have personally experienced it.

Learn how to apply: https://tinyurl.com/5vr4hs4b

NEW FUNDING ALERT: HUD will award $145 million to as many as 50 communities to help them prevent and end youth homelessness through the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program, which relies on recommendations and leadership from young people who have personally experienced it.

Learn how to apply: https://tinyurl.com/5vr4hs4b

05/25/2021

3 p.m. EST!

HUD is holding a webinar TODAY to help public housing authorities and Continuums of Care make the most of the 70,000 emergency housing vouchers funded by the American Rescue Plan.

Register and join here: https://www.hud.gov/ehv

3 p.m. EST!

HUD is holding a webinar TODAY to help public housing authorities and Continuums of Care make the most of the 70,000 emergency housing vouchers funded by the American Rescue Plan.

Register and join here: https://www.hud.gov/ehv

05/24/2021

U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness updated their info in the about section.

U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness updated their info in the about section.

05/24/2021

ATTN public housing authorities and Continuums of Care:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced 70,000 emergency housing vouchers.

Read these tips to make the most of the $5 billion investment in ending homelessness: https://tinyurl.com/pwmvd7ws

ATTN public housing authorities and Continuums of Care:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced 70,000 emergency housing vouchers.

Read these tips to make the most of the $5 billion investment in ending homelessness: https://tinyurl.com/pwmvd7ws

05/12/2021

The 70,000 Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) provided by the American Rescue Plan Act represent a historic opportunity for PHAs and CoCs to partner on ending homelessness. To support these partnerships, HUD’s office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) is holding a webinar TODAY from 2:30 – 4:00 PM EDT. Participants do not need to register in advance. For more information on this and future webinars, visit: https://www.hud.gov/ehv

The 70,000 Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) provided by the American Rescue Plan Act represent a historic opportunity for PHAs and CoCs to partner on ending homelessness. To support these partnerships, HUD’s office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) is holding a webinar TODAY from 2:30 – 4:00 PM EDT. Participants do not need to register in advance. For more information on this and future webinars, visit: https://www.hud.gov/ehv

04/29/2021

Attention VA Grant and Per Diem providers and community partners: join this webinar at 2:00pm Eastern TOMORROW to learn about a unique Capital Grant opportunity that will allow current GPD grantees to improve the transitional housing they offer to Veterans, resulting in fewer less congregate transitional housing and more individual unit-style housing. Register here: https://bit.ly/3aPLHJE

Attention VA Grant and Per Diem providers and community partners: join this webinar at 2:00pm Eastern TOMORROW to learn about a unique Capital Grant opportunity that will allow current GPD grantees to improve the transitional housing they offer to Veterans, resulting in fewer less congregate transitional housing and more individual unit-style housing. Register here: https://bit.ly/3aPLHJE

04/22/2021

HUD Withdraws Proposed Rule, Reaffirms Its Commitment to Equal Access to Housing, Shelters, and Other Services Regardless of Gender Identity | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Today, the Department of Housing and Urban Development reaffirmed its commitment to the Equal Access Rule and to ensuring that all individuals—regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity—have equal access to CPD-funded programs, shelters, buildings and other facilities, benefits, services, and accommodations bit.ly/3xsv00G

WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge on Thursday announced that HUD is withdrawing the previous administration’s proposed rule that would have weakened the Equal Access Rule. The Equal Access Rule ensures that all individuals – regardless ...

04/16/2021

Did you know? If you were eligible for the first and second Economic Impact Payments (stimulus checks) and you did not receive them, it's not too late. You can still re-coup missed payments in the form of a "Recovery Rebate Credit," but you MUST file a 2020 Tax Return. Here's what you need to know: https://www.usich.gov/tools-for-action/economic-impact-payments

Did you know? If you were eligible for the first and second Economic Impact Payments (stimulus checks) and you did not receive them, it's not too late. You can still re-coup missed payments in the form of a "Recovery Rebate Credit," but you MUST file a 2020 Tax Return. Here's what you need to know: https://www.usich.gov/tools-for-action/economic-impact-payments

04/09/2021

Yesterday, HUD announced $5 Billion in American Rescue Plan funding under the HOME Program to support affordable housing creation, tenant-based rental assistance, and services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Read the press release and view the full list of HOME-ARP allocations here => https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_21_055

Yesterday, HUD announced $5 Billion in American Rescue Plan funding under the HOME Program to support affordable housing creation, tenant-based rental assistance, and services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Read the press release and view the full list of HOME-ARP allocations here => https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_21_055

03/18/2021

HUD Releases 2020 Annual Homeless Assessment Report Part 1 | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

HUD today released its 2020 Annual Homeless Assessment Report Part 1 to Congress, one of many data sources that are used to estimate the scale and scope of homelessness in the United States. The report found that 580,466 people experienced homelessness in the United States on a single night in 2020, an increase of 12,751 people, or 2.2 percent, from 2019. The information in this report is based on data from January 2020 and thus does not reflect the health or economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the press release and full report here: https://bit.ly/30WAkuc

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released its 2020 Annual Homeless Assessment Report Part 1 to Congress. The report found that 580,466 people experienced homelessness in the United States on a single night in 2020, an increase of 12,751 people, or 2.2 per...

03/16/2021

Congratulations to the incredible staff and partners of the Indiana Region 5 Planning Council (part of the Indiana Balance of State CoC) for achieving an effective end to Veteran homelessness in your community! Your leadership and hard work has ensured that homelessness among Veterans is rare, brief, and one-time. https://bit.ly/30MxVC8

Congratulations to the incredible staff and partners of the Indiana Region 5 Planning Council (part of the Indiana Balance of State CoC) for achieving an effective end to Veteran homelessness in your community! Your leadership and hard work has ensured that homelessness among Veterans is rare, brief, and one-time. https://bit.ly/30MxVC8

03/05/2021

We are thrilled to announce that Anthony Love has joined USICH as its interim Executive Director via detail assignment from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Anthony brings decades of experience in homelessness, Veterans, and poverty issues, including as Deputy Director of USICH, and we are very excited to welcome him (back) to our team! https://conta.cc/3qmFc5Q

We are thrilled to announce that Anthony Love has joined USICH as its interim Executive Director via detail assignment from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Anthony brings decades of experience in homelessness, Veterans, and poverty issues, including as Deputy Director of USICH, and we are very excited to welcome him (back) to our team! https://conta.cc/3qmFc5Q

02/22/2021

ICYMI: CDC's FAQs on COVID-19 Vaccination for People Experiencing Homelessness were recently updated: https://bit.ly/3qJICRm. This includes:
--Updated information about when COVID-19 vaccine will be available for people experiencing homelessness;
--Updated information about the continued use of COVID-19 protection measures; and
--Additional questions about communication strategies, vaccination appointments, data and documentation, and hepatitis A vaccine co-administration

ICYMI: CDC's FAQs on COVID-19 Vaccination for People Experiencing Homelessness were recently updated: https://bit.ly/3qJICRm. This includes:
--Updated information about when COVID-19 vaccine will be available for people experiencing homelessness;
--Updated information about the continued use of COVID-19 protection measures; and
--Additional questions about communication strategies, vaccination appointments, data and documentation, and hepatitis A vaccine co-administration

02/03/2021

We are seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Regional Coordinator to join our National Initiatives Team. Visit https://www.usich.gov/about-usich/working-for-usich/ for more information or download the job description here --> https://bit.ly/3cB98If

We are seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Regional Coordinator to join our National Initiatives Team. Visit https://www.usich.gov/about-usich/working-for-usich/ for more information or download the job description here --> https://bit.ly/3cB98If

01/19/2021

Read our 12-month update on COVID-19 and the Federal Response for Families and Individuals Experiencing Homelessness, including lessons learned throughout the past year: https://bit.ly/3sGFnve

01/13/2021

SSI for children is a critical support to families who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. Join this webinar on February 3 to learn from seasoned SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) providers who are having great success building relationships with families and other professionals from child-serving systems in their communities: https://bit.ly/2LHFt51