Homelessness doesn't happen in a vacuum. As housing costs rise and wages struggle to keep up, more families are at risk of losing their housing. Michigan leaders are making the case for investing in what works: prevention, access to housing, and community-based solutions that help people stay housed. bit.ly/4ekU4Ne

Chester County has made chronic homelessness rare and brief, and built a system to keep it that way. That means every person experiencing chronic homelessness is known by name, connected to support, and housed faster than new cases arise. That’s what a coordinated system looks like.

Everyone's talking about who will win the World Cup. We're thinking about a different kind of win. ⚽ Atlanta's Downtown Rising initiative has already helped 450 people move into stable housing ahead of the World Cup. The best host cities don't just prepare for visitors. They invest in the people who already call the city home because after the final whistle, housing is the legacy that lasts.

After experiencing homelessness, a Fort Worth, Texas, resident rebuilt his life, became a certified master gardener, and now grows free food for members of his community. Ahmad Houston's journey is a powerful reminder that housing and stability create opportunities for people to contribute their talents, strengthen communities, and help others thrive. Read more: bit.ly/4ovudaa

No young person should have to choose between being themselves and having a place to call home. Yet LGBTQ youth are disproportionately affected by homelessness, often facing rejection, discrimination, and barriers to finding safe housing and support. This #PrideMonth, we celebrate the resilience of LGBTQ communities while recognizing the work still ahead. Every young person deserves safety. Every young person deserves belonging. Every young person deserves a home.

As summer temperatures climb, so do the risks for people living outside. A home isn't just a roof overhead. It's protection from extreme heat, a place to recover, and a place to stay safe. That's why affordable housing matters.

Adequate housing doesn’t just help people who are homeless – it helps all of us. More housing means: 🏡 Fewer people competing for the same apartment or small home. 💰 Less financial pressure on families. 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 More opportunities for people to put down roots. 🚗 No more working people living in cars, boats, campers, and tents.

Who does the housing shortage hurt? Everyone. Here's what a coordinated response looks like ⤵️ Built for Zero communities from all over the United States are making incredible progress in making homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring. So far: nearly 400 people housed in downtown Atlanta, a 45% reduction in unsheltered homelessness in Denver, and more than 20,000 people housed across the network last year. Jacksonville has helped 2,442 veterans find housing since January 2015. The momentum is real and now is the time to build on it.

The World Cup is coming. So is progress. Some host cities are using the spotlight of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to help more people move from homelessness to housing. 📉 Dallas reports an 87% reduction in street homelessness. 🏠 Atlanta has helped nearly 500 people move indoors. The biggest win won't happen on the field. It will happen when more people have a safe place to call home. Read more: bit.ly/4uoASUZ

For years, the headlines told one story: homelessness was rising. Now, communities across the country are reporting something different. 📉 Homelessness in America declined in 2025 for the first time after years of record increases. HUD's latest count found homelessness declined nationwide in 2025, with nearly 25,800 fewer people experiencing homelessness than the year before. The work isn't finished. But the data is clear: progress is possible when communities focus on housing, coordination, and accountability. The story is changing.

The best World Cup legacy might not be a stadium. It might be housing. ⚽ Dallas reports an 87% reduction in street homelessness. ⚽ Atlanta has helped nearly 500 people move indoors. Big events come and go. Housing creates lasting change. bit.ly/4uoASUZ

Safe and affordable housing is the foundation for recovery and stability again. Progress is already happening in cities like Denver, San Diego, and Atlanta. They're proving that with the right support, we can help our neighbors move from the streets to safe and affordable housing.

Homelessness isn't always a tent on a sidewalk. it’s the 19-year-old living in her car or the friend couch-hopping for weeks. These "hidden" experiences are often overlooked, but they represent a vital perspective in our communities.

Robin Bieber lost her job, then her housing. A housing voucher helped change that. With support from a caseworker, she and her partner found an apartment they now call home. Housing assistance works — and it can be the bridge from homelessness to stability. Read more: bit.ly/3QbVmly

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, cities like Atlanta, Dallas, and Seattle are investing in housing and support services to help more people move indoors. Read more: bit.ly/4uoASUZ

Nathan, a U.S. Army veteran with a huge heart, reflects on the series of events that led him and his girlfriend onto the streets of Denver, Colorado, in freezing temperatures. He was eventually connected to housing thanks to the coalition led by VA leaders like Mary and Lauren, who will do whatever it takes to get veterans into permanent housing.

Since 2023, Denver has driven record-setting 64% reductions in street homelessness. Just last year, the city cut unsheltered homelessness by 34%. This marks the largest multi-year reduction of any large city and is proof that when communities move with coordination, speed, and care... homelessness be radically reduced.

Losing your home and having nowhere of your own to go — that's homelessness. It even has a name: hidden homelessness. And it affects millions of people who are never counted or seen. #RealHousewives #RHORI

What is it like to be a social worker? Tnanita works to help her homeless neighbors move into housing and thrive. In a big city like Minneapolis, keeping hope alive in others as well as in herself is a beautiful struggle that takes solid partnerships and dedication to keep showing up.

A veteran should never have to sleep outside. After serving their country, every veteran deserves the dignity of a safe place to call home. That's why reducing veteran homelessness matters. Because behind every number is a person who answered the call to serve and deserves support when they need it most.