Collective Action Works
We often get questions about how people can help support the work of Homeward and homeless service providers in the Richmond region. One way we to help is talking to your elected representatives about the important work taking place and the need to fund proven, successful programs.
Collective action may seem like a small step, but it truly works! Lifting more and more voices to support our most vulnerable neighbors makes a difference. The final spending bill for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) programs – which passed Congress and was signed this week by the president – proves that. The final T-HUD bill provides over $77 billion for HUD programs and represents a $7.2 billion increase over the previous fiscal year. The National Alliance to End Homelessness has a great summary of the approved funding and what it means.
Importantly, this bill included provisions to protect CoC Program funding, which was under real and direct threat. We raised an alarm about this threat in October and encouraged people to contact their representatives and senators. Those calls and emails had an impact.
This outcome is a great reminder that collective action works. When we unite, we can make a difference!
