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Homeless man drug and alcohol addict sitting alone and depressed on the street in the shadow feeling anxious and lonely, social documentary concept
Homeless man drug and alcohol addict sitting alone and depressed on the street in the shadow feeling anxious and lonely, social documentary concept
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Caitlin Cory
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January 5, 2022
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How Housing First Fails the Mentally Ill

Caitlin Cory
January 5, 2022
Housing, Mental Illness
The closing of mental institutions in the 20th century was meant to create better living conditions for the mentally ill. But it appears twenty-first century alternatives still regularly neglect the schizophrenic, bipolar, and other seriously ill members of the community. Read More ›
hearts carved from a piece of bread on a wooden table
hearts carved from a piece of bread on a wooden table
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Caitlin Cory
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December 22, 2021
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Partner with Us for Real Solutions to the Homelessness Crisis

Caitlin Cory
December 22, 2021
Fixers, What Works
We work to educate the public about who the homeless are, the problems spawned by homelessness, why homelessness is occurring, and what can be done about it. Our goal is to instill hope in every reader — that despite the size of the problem, solutions exist. Read More ›
Santa tied the shoe rope to the homeless, help the homeless, hom
Santa tied the shoe rope to the homeless, help the homeless, homeless christmas
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Caitlin Cory
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December 17, 2021
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This Holiday Season, Remember the Homeless

Caitlin Cory
December 17, 2021
Fixers
A common experience among the homeless is a feeling of invisibility. No one looks at them or acknowledges their presence. Often, it's because we don't know how to help. Here are two simple ways you can help the homeless person you are passing on the street this holiday season. Read More ›
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Caitlin Cory
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December 16, 2021
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Governance, Housing
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It’s Not About How Much You Spend, It’s About HOW You Spend It

Caitlin Cory
December 16, 2021
Governance, Housing
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee just announced plans to spend an additional $800 million on homelessness in 2022, on top of the $2 billion approved by the State Legislature earlier this year to help alleviate homelessness. Money is needed to fix homelessness, but it must be money spent wisely. Read More ›
Poor tired depressed hungry homeless man holding cardboard card
Poor tired depressed hungry homeless man holding
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Robert Marbut
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December 14, 2021
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Governance, Housing, What Works
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Watch: Robert Marbut Talks About Homelessness with Dr. Drew

Robert Marbut and Caitlin Cory
December 14, 2021
Governance, Housing, What Works
Robert Marbut, the former Executive Director of the USICH, sat down with Dr. Drew to talk about homelessness (especially as it is experienced in California) and how the Trump administration was planning to tackle it. With the inauguration of President Joe Biden this year, the federal policy has returned to Housing First but the interview remains relevant. Read More ›
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Two Seattle police at Seward Park
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Caitlin Cory
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December 2, 2021
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Crime, Law, and Order, What Works
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Dead Body Found in Porta Potty in Seattle Park

Caitlin Cory
December 2, 2021
Crime, Law, and Order, What Works
Despite grisly scenes such as this, or the recent report that the U.S. has surpassed 100,000 drug overdose deaths in the span of a year, cities like New York City and Seattle continue to pursue failed policies to combat homelessness and drug addiction. Read More ›
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Hangers with clothes and sizes on rail
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Caitlin Cory
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November 24, 2021
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What Works
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Homelessness Will Not Be Solved With a One-Size-Fits-All Solution

Caitlin Cory
November 24, 2021
What Works
Mark Horvath has interviewed a countless number of homeless people for his YouTube channel, Invisible People. Based on his own experience and these interviews, Horvath is a Housing First advocate, arguing that our efforts must be focused on housing in order to fix homelessness. Is Horvath right? Read More ›
USA flag and models of house. VA direct home loan concept.
USA flag and models of house. VA direct home loan concept.
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Caitlin Cory
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November 18, 2021
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Solutions to Homelessness: Orting Veterans Village

Caitlin Cory
November 18, 2021
Fixers, Housing
Tiny home communities such as these are doing more than simply providing a safe place to sleep. They are providing the homeless and disaffiliated with a community. Since disconnection from social supports is one of the most common traits among the homeless, this inherent communal design is vital. Read More ›