Back to School: Supporting Homeless and At-Risk Children with Compassion
As children return back to school, it can be a time of uncertainty and anxiety for those at risk for homelessness. Here's how you can help.
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Hope N. Griffin
- Aug 2
- 3 min
The Impact of Policies on the Unhoused: The Right to Vote
Discover how policies are impacting the homeless and their right to vote.
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Hope N. Griffin
- Jul 18
- 3 min
Losing Humility: Why we never cared about the unhoused
Last month, the Supreme Court ruled that unhoused individuals found sleeping in public can be arrested or fined — this decision to...
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Hope N. Griffin
- Jul 11
- 3 min
3 FAQs About Homelessness: Understanding the Basics
When you think of the homeless what first comes to mind? Is it the older man holding a cardboard sign asking for help at the stop light?...
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Hope N. Griffin
- Jun 27
- 2 min
Prioritizing Self-Care: A Guide for Exhausted Volunteers
Taking care of yourself is not a luxury, it's a necessity. By prioritizing self-care, you'll not only recharge your own batteries but also b
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Hope N. Griffin
- Jun 2
- 3 min
Navigating Caregiver Fatigue
Caregiving is a rewarding role, but it can also be incredibly demanding, leading to what is commonly known as caregiver fatigue.
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Hope N. Griffin
- Mar 11
- 2 min
Changing the Stigma of Homelessness
Have you ever been homeless? Do you know anyone who has been? You might be surprised to discover that you do. Homelessness is a...
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Marla Bautista
- Jan 26
- 2 min
Belonging Blankets: A Symbol of Community and Comfort for Children
In 2023, the Bautista Project Inc. joined forces with Forever Warriors for their annual Belonging Blanket Project. This partnership...
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Marla Bautista
- Jan 3
- 2 min
Supporting Unhoused Community Members in 2024: A Compassionate Approach (Rephrasing the word Homeless to Unhoused)
In cities worldwide, the issue of individuals experiencing housing insecurity remains a pressing concern. While the term "homelessness"...
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Britney Ramirez
- Sep 2, 2023
- 2 min
Addressing Chronic Homelessness: Fostering a Lifelong Solution with Empathy and Support
Did you know Florida has the third highest rate of individuals experiencing homelessness in America?
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Hope N. Griffin
- Mar 7, 2023
- 2 min
Hidden Homelessness
What is Hidden Homelessness? Hidden homelessness is defined by those who couch-surf with friends or family without immediate prospects...
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Kaitlin Thern
- Mar 6, 2023
- 2 min
Transitional Homelessness
What is Transitional Homelessness? Transitional homelessness is a state of homelessness that is a result of a major life change or...
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Rome Johnson
- Mar 3, 2023
- 1 min
SDF
What is SDF? SDF is an acronym for sans domicile fixe, French for “with no permanent residence”. The term SDF is typically used in French...
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Kaitlin Thern
- Mar 2, 2023
- 2 min
Food Insecurity
What is Food Insecurity? Food insecurity is defined as a consistent lack of access to enough food to live a healthy life. Food insecurity...
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Rome Johnson
- Mar 1, 2023
- 2 min
School to Prison Pipeline
What is the School to Prison Pipeline? The school to prison pipeline is the connection between the American education system, and the...
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Kaitlin Thern
- Feb 28, 2023
- 3 min
Rough Sleeping
What is Rough Sleeping? Rough sleeping is a form of homelessness that refers to anyone who is living without a safe shelter because they...
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Kaitlin Thern
- Feb 26, 2023
- 2 min
Unsheltered
What is Unsheltered? Unsheltered refers to individuals living on the streets or in places not intended for human habitation. Street...
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Marla Bautista
- Jan 16, 2023
- 2 min
Affordable Housing
The term affordable can mean different things to different people – so what do we mean by affordable? Affordable housing explained.
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Hope N. Griffin
- Oct 10, 2022
- 2 min
What do Homeless People Need the Most?
Just as you show friends and neighbors in your life that you care, you can do the same for the homeless man or woman you see every day....
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Marla Bautista
- Apr 13, 2022
- 4 min
How Identity and Belonging are Linked to Ending Homelessness and Why it Matters
Seemingly distant issues like identity and belonging can actually be linked to ending homelessness completely. Discover how and why.
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