Homeless Perspective

CALIFORNIA STATE HOMELESS COORDINATING AND FINANCING COUNCIL WILL HOLD ITS QUARTERLY MEETING TUESDAY AT 2 PM
REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE.
The California State Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council (HCFC) will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday March 23rd at 2 PM, and you can attend via Zoom after a short registration process. Register Here.
This meeting’s agenda includes:
· A vote to adopt HCFC’s first-ever action plan, which will inform the Council’s efforts over the next two years. This Action Plan orients the State’s efforts to drive purposeful, meaningful, and measurable progress toward preventing and ending homelessness in California.

Here’s Your Chance to Discover More About Homeless Services and Take Action at the State Level By: Tim Houchen March 22, 2021 -- The California State Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council (HCFC) will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday March 23rd at 2 PM, and you can attend via Zoom after a short registration process. Register Here. This meeting’s agenda includes: · A vote to adopt...

IT'S OFFICIAL. L.A. COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND TIM HOUCHEN BOTH ENDORSE THE EXPANSION OF HARM REDUCTION SERVICES
Including providing access to fentanyl test strips and naloxone to immediately minimize the record mortality rates among persons experiencing homelessness.
"I believe that in times of crisis, and these times are certainly critical, hard decisions must be made to protect and preserve the lives of the people that are most vulnerable in our society and who are are the least likely to protect and preserve themselves."
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In Response to Homeless Mortality: Harm Reduction Policies Must Be Implemented Immediately By: Tim Houchen January 21, 2021 -- This alarming increase in homeless deaths, particularly those from drug overdoses, requires immediate action.... As we work hard to secure housing for those experiencing homelessness, we have a civic and moral obligation to prevent unnecessary suffering and death....