What is “Homelessness Prevention?”

From GFW, FYI, Public Education

1,629 words, 9 minutes read time. Over the last few years there has been a push towards “homelessness prevention” as a solution to the ongoing homelessness crisis. GFW has even promoted homelessness prevention opportunities and asked for support in this area in the past. However, the concept of “homelessness prevention” can still appear quite nebulous; so, let’s take a moment to discuss what “homelessness prevention” is, how it’s implemented, and what kind of impact it really has.

Tell Me More: A Mile In Her Shoes

From GFW, Tell Me More

2,698 words, 14 minutes read time.
Tell me more! For the second installment of our series, we are discussing what it means to be experiencing homelessness in a Service Desert. We will explore how far necessary services are from each other and from their clients and highlight some challenges you may not have realized existed for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Join us as we take a look at what it means to be in a Service Desert and how it affects the health of our community.