Articles for the Organization "National Coalition for the Homeless"

Homes Not Handcuffs: The Criminalization of Homelessness in US Cities

2009-07-15T02:32:01

Homes Not Handcuffs is the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty’s (NLCHP) ninth report on the criminalization of homelessness and the National Coalition for the Homeless’ (NCH) fifth report on the topic. The report documents cities with the worst record related to criminalizing homelessness, as well as initiatives in some cities that constitute more constructive approaches to street homelessness. The report includes the results of research regarding laws and practices in 273 cities around the country; as well as descriptions of lawsuits from various jurisdictions in which those measures have been challenged. (Authors)

Hate Crimes against the Homeless Violence Hidden in Plain View

2009-08-25T01:50:38

Every year, for the past ten years, the National Coalition for the Homeless have compiled this report about the victimization of persons experiencing homeless in the United States. This report brings to light the severe injustices that people on the streets face for no other reason than because they are homeless.

A Place at the Table: Prohibitions on Sharing Food with People Experiencing Homelessness

2010-12-29T07:31:10

This report specifically focuses on ordinances, policies, and tactics that discourage or prohibit individuals and groups from sharing food with homeless persons. Uncomfortable with visible homelessness in their communities and influenced by myths about homeless people’s food access, cities use food sharing restrictions to move homeless people out of sight, an action that often exacerbates the challenges people experiencing homelessness face each day just to survive. (Authors)

Homeless Persons' Memorial Day: 2011 Organizing Manual

2008-11-18T05:00:39

This manual, developed by the National Coalition for the Homeless, provides information and suggestions about how to organize a memorial service for people who lost their lives while homeless.

National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day

2010-12-29T07:23:55

Each year since 1990, on or near the first day of winter and the longest night of the year, National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH), National Consumer Advisory Board (NCAB), and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC) has co-sponsored National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day to bring attention to the tragedy of homelessness and to remember our homeless friends who have paid the ultimate price for our nation's failure to end homelessness. (Authors)

You Don't Need a Home to Vote!

2010-12-29T07:27:02

This 2010 manual addresses the right to vote for people who are homeless. It provides resources and support for voters who are homeless and service workers, including information on the voting processes, common challenges, tips for voter registration campaigns and encouraging candidates to address homelessness in their area.