Homelessness Research: Policy and Advocacy Groups
The resources on this guide provide information on Homelessness and the Homelessness Research Action Collaborative at Portland State University.
Local Policy and Advocacy Groups
- Move in Multnomah"The Joint Office of Homeless Services and its contracted provider partners help thousands of people end their homelessness for good by moving into housing — while also connecting with thousands of other neighbors through an expanding network of shelter, street outreach, behavioral health and hygiene services."
- Multnomah County Joint Office of Homeless Services"The Joint Office of Homeless Services was established in 2016 to oversee the delivery of services to people experiencing homelessness in Multnomah County. The office represents a shared commitment between Multnomah County and the City of Portland to making services easier to access for those in need."
National Policy and Advocacy Groups
- SchoolHouse Connection"SchoolHouse Connection is a national non-profit organization working to overcome homelessness through education."
- National Low Income Housing Coalition"Founded in 1974 by Cushing N. Dolbeare, NLIHC educates, organizes and advocates to ensure decent, affordable housing for everyone."
- National Alliance to End Homelessness"The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is to end homelessness in the United States."
- True Colors United"True Colors United implements innovative solutions to youth homelessness that focus on the unique experiences of LGBTQ young people."
- National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty"We are the only national organization dedicated solely to using the power of the law to end and prevent homelessness and to protect the rights of people experiencing homelessness."
- United States Interagency Council on Homelessness"The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness leads the national effort to prevent and end homelessness in America. We drive action among our 19 federal member agencies and foster partnerships at every level of government and with the private sector."
- United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Homelessness Assistance Programs"Homelessness assistance programs provide funding to States and local governments and nonprofit providers to serve individuals and families across the United States who are affected by homelessness."
- National Center for Homeless Education"NCHE operates the U.S. Department of Education's technical assistance and information center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program."