"A Night to End Child Homelessness"
On December 3, The National Center on Family Homelessness hosted "A Night to End Child Homelessness" to  raise awareness and funds for the Campaign to End Child Homelessness. The Honorable Kerry Murphy Healey, former Lt. Governor of Massachusetts (2003-2007), chaired the event at The Colony in Palm Beach, Florida. The evening's presenting sponsor, Martin D. Weiss of The Weiss Group of Jupiter, FL, is the author of New York Times bestseller "The Ultimate Depression Survival Guide" and a generous contributor to the Campaign to End Child Homelessness. Carole Rome Crist, First Lady of Florida, presented awards to Sue Lemieux of The Weiss School, Christopher Kennedy of Suffolk Construction, and Martin Weiss of The Weiss Group. Support the event. |
The Campaign Travels to Kansas
Katie Volk of the Campaign to End Child Homelessness was invited to participate as a keynote speaker at the 2009 Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition Summit. During her presentation, Katie discussed findings from America's Youngest Outcasts and provided an overview of the Campaign. Learn more about Kansas and the Campaign. |
Massachusetts Campaign: Homeless for the Holidays
State budget woes in Massachusetts are a cause for concern for homeless advocates and providers during the  holiday season. In a December 3 press release, the Massachusetts Campaign to End Child Homelessness urged Governor Deval Patrick and legislative leaders to remember those most in need this holiday season: homeless children and their families. Continued state support for critical housing, support services, and access to early childhood education is imperative for these families. Read the press release. Find out how to take action in your state and community. |
| Report: Minnesota Supportive Housing and Managed Care Pilot Study
On December 15, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The National Center on Family Homelessness hosted a webinar to share the positive results of a five-year study of an innovative supportive housing services program. Conducted in St. Paul, Minnesota, at the Hearth Connection, the Minnesota Supportive Housing and Managed Care Pilot Study showed that the costs to place families and children in permanent long-term housing were lower or the same compared to a group using more traditional and temporary services. Read the report. |
| Vote for The National Center on Family Homelessness Before December 31!
In honor of their 175th anniversary, Cambridge Savings Bank is giving $175,000 to non-profit housing organizations. The National Center on Family Homelessness is in the running to win $20,000. Please visit the Cambridge Savings Bank website to cast your vote for The National Center on Family Homelessness. Thank you! |
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