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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 Bassett
Date
January 5, 2022
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Housing, Mental Illness
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How Housing First Fails the Mentally Ill

Caitlin Bassett
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 ›
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Jay Inslee
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Caitlin Bassett
Date
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 Bassett
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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Caitlin Bassett
Date
December 14, 2021
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Governance, Housing, What Works
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Watch: Robert Marbut Talks About Homelessness with Dr. Drew

Caitlin Bassett and Robert Marbut
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 ›
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 Bassett
Date
November 18, 2021
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Fixers, Housing
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Solutions to Homelessness: Orting Veterans Village

Caitlin Bassett
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 ›
man businessman in suit taking notes, bills of dollars in his pocket as a bribe. the concept of corruption and bribery
man businessman in suit taking notes, bills of dollars in his pocket as a bribe. the concept of corruption and bribery
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October 5, 2021
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Housing
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Homelessness: A Profitable Business

October 5, 2021
Housing
One of New York City's largest homeless shelter providers has turned sheltering the homeless into a lucrative business for himself, reaping more than $1 million a year in profits. Worse: It's all funded by taxpayers. Read More ›