Best Practices A practical newsletter for people ending homelessness. Protecting people means standing firm on proven solutions, Tree — even when the fight becomes hard. Federally-backed police and military personnel have been forcibly removing people experiencing homelessness from public spaces in Washington, D.C. It’s a dangerous escalation that threatens lives and undermines providers from doing their jobs. The Alliance has joined providers in pushing back and is working with advocates nationwide to remain prepared and stand in opposition to these actions. Alliance CEO Ann Oliva dives into what’s happening in D.C., new threats from recent Executive Orders, guidance on protecting client data, and how communities can act now to keep people safe. View Latest CEO Corner Edition  Your Members of Congress are back at home from Washington, D.C. for summer recess — and right now, there’s a lot you can talk to them about. Take this opportunity to participate at public events, schedule meetings at their nearest district offices, or invite them for a site visit. Here are some tips for building a successful advocacy effort to discuss homelessness and affordable housing issues during the extended recess.  The Alliance’s Virtual Capitol Hill Day next month is your chance to speak directly with Members of Congress about the policies and funding decisions that impact homelessness in your community. Sign up now to get the tools and resources you need to participate. Register for Virtual Hill Day Free course enrollment ends this Friday.  Caring for Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness: For System Leaders is an online course for leaders in homeless response and aging. “This course was an eye opener with very informative information and strategies for planning programming for homeless older adults.” — Course Enrollee If you’re a leader in the homeless response system, the aging network, or other systems that interact with people experiencing homelessness, this course is designed for you. Enroll now for free through August 22. Webinar Series: Housing-Focused Street Outreach Ensuring a Consistent, Housing-Focused Approach August 27 • 3:00-4:00 PM ET Hear from communities that have successfully implemented housing-focused approaches and learn about the challenges to achieve lasting housing outcomes. Sign up now to participate in the webinar. Recaps from the week: the Alliance in the news.  Trump’s Get-Tough Approach on Homelessness May Sweep Up Veterans The New York Times
Aug 19, 2025  Dallas ended downtown homelessness. White House wants to change the rules. The Washington Post
Aug 16, 2025  Amid growing ‘scandal’ of elder homelessness, health care groups aim to help NPR
Aug 16, 2025 Catch up on all the latest from the Alliance blog.  CEO Corner: Week of August 18 By Ann Oliva • Aug 19, 2025 Read More  CEO Corner: Week of August 11 By Ann Oliva • Aug 12, 2025 Read More ![]() Understanding Trump’s Executive Order on Homelessness: Using Harmful Words to Justify Harmful Actions By Tom Murphy • Aug 11, 2025 Read More  Understanding Trump’s Executive Order on Homelessness: Rejecting Harm Reduction By Mary Frances Kenion • Aug 08, 2025 Read More     |
