Meg Mullen, CFRE on LinkedIn: Colorado Coalition for the Homeless - Development Officer II (2024)

Really insightful article about what has worked in Houston in coordinating services to address the needs of their homeless residents. Also interesting to see their reliance on federal funding and what this might lead to through the upcoming 'fiscal cliff'. This article gave me a lot of insight into models Washoe County is working to adopt in collaboration with government and nonprofit partners to coordinate efforts. Warning -- long article, so schedule time to read it leisurely!

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I began my career working in local homeless shelters. Over the years through that work, I met many people, all with unique stories and backgrounds. No one person was the same as another and while they have might have had commonalities that enabled homelessness, they were each unique individuals. In our work as fundraisers and storytellers, we have an opportunity to empower those whose stories we are telling. And while bottoms lines are important, we have a greater responsibility at hand. Our objective should not be focused purely on crafting compelling narratives—but also doing so with honesty, respect, and empathy. Ethical storytelling is about honoring the dignity, diversity, and lived experiences of the individuals and communities whose stories we share. It's about being transparent, avoiding sensationalism, and ensuring that our storytelling reflects the truth, even when it's uncomfortable.This type of storytelling is not just a moral imperative—it's also essential for building trust, credibility, and long-term relationships with our audiences-- at time when trust in nonprofits is dwindling. When we tell stories ethically, we build bridges of understanding and empathy, rather than perpetuating stereotypes or exploiting vulnerability. We empower those whose stories we share to be seen, heard, and valued as the full, complex human beings they are.

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It's your last chance to sign up for our webinar on how to talk about social homes. If you talk or write about why we need more social homes, join our free webinar this lunchtime, for some strategic communications insight that'll give you practical help.In partnership withNationwide FoundationandJoseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF),FrameWorks UKwill provide communication strategies that are proven to improve public understanding and support for building more social homes.We will help you:- develop your audiences’ understanding of what social homes are and why they matter- make the case for social homes by using explanations of how they prevent poverty and hardship- grow support for solutions to the shortage of social homes.There will be a 40 minute presentation followed by the opportunity for questions. This free webinar is ideal for anyone who communicates about why we need more good quality social homes. You’ll find this insightful whether you’ve already been to our webinars on how to talk about homes before, or you’re new to this.#housingassociations#socialhousinghttps://lnkd.in/eCuXZdsV

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Interesting read on Dever Basic Income Pilot as it starts to look at the impact of the program and the perspectives of people participating.

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Homelessness is complex, and partnership matters! Bylaw enforcement and outreach teams working together create a balanced approach. Enforcement ensures safety and compliance, while outreach offers support and connection to services. Synergy of expertise, human-centered approach, coordination, and holistic support are the benefits. Let's champion the power of partnership for a compassionate and compliant solution. Together, we can make a positive impact on homelessness. 🤝💙 #PartnershipMatters #HomelessnessSolutions

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We are a Transitional Homeless Shelter we get the homelessness off the street, put them in temporary shelter, provide services and training, helps them acquire income and eventually permanent housing. We need: Monetary donations, commercial/residential properties, temporary shelters such as apartments/houses (2 bedroom or more), rooming houses, motels, resource info (ex. employment, properties, furnishings to donate, grants), volunteers, college intern students, lawyer, CPA, event planner, advisory board members. People who are good with digital/social media marketing, YouTube, and sales. People who have successful online businesses to help us obtain, start, and run online businesses to put profit into the shelter and provide income for the clients.Donate money ASAP, make an in-kind donation for a tax write-off, give us resource information to help the homeless (such as grants, furnishings {bedroom, kitchen, living room}, employment or housing), support us by networking our information and support/buying tickets for our fundraising events. If you help us in any way we can use, you can get a free ticket for the next event.We are helping Chosen 300 Ministries, 215-243-0300, 3959 Lancaster Ave, 19104. Please help Chosen300.org by donating food, clothes, shoes, coats, hats, personal care items, socks, underwear, bras, feminine care items, soap, toilet paper, paper towel, and blankets. We are helping the Johnson family, mother, 3 daughters, and 2 sons, acquire a 3 or 4-bedroom apartment under $1,000 rent, furnishings, cleaning products, and at least $5,000 to get them in temporary shelter today.We also need 300 rooms, cleaning products for 300 rooms, furnishings for 300 rooms because many of our temporary shelters will be unfurnished. Please donate furnishings today.Please help today, donate, or sponsor our events/clients. You have a place to live. The homeless are living on the streets in the wind, cold, rain, and snow. Can you imagine yourself living on the streets?Please spread this information. There’s over 4,700 homeless people living on the streets of Phila PA. Spread the word to family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, church members, club members, gym members, business associates, etc. You never know who has the means and the willingness to donate to our cause. ThanksBlessingsGeraldine Churchwell– Founder & CEOThe Circle of Life Inc Transitional Homeless Shelter215-954-3799 CALL/TEXTmsgerry@thecircleoflifeinc.org https://lnkd.in/eNj9brvsMailing Address:To drop off donations, please call Yumy Odom at 908-334-1793. You can mail checks/money orders to:The Frator Heru Institute2227 N Broad St, 3rdFlPhila PA 19132Please donate through PayPal:https://lnkd.in/deryvNS.Please add a memo in PayPal stating funds are direct donationsfor administration/operational expenses orSponsorship FundsforThe Circle of Life Inc.Donations are IRS tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

💥 Our next Grapevine Speaker's Series is happening on April 4! 💥It’s estimated that 6 million people experience homelessness in the U.S. each year and one out of every two Americans is one paycheck away from not being able to afford rent. We also know that 82% of Americans believe the U.S. should be doing more to prevent homelessness. So what’s preventing us from addressing this issue in a real and effective way?💬 This conversation will outline how and why community-based work and advocacy is at the heart of addressing the homelessness crisis. The scope of the problem can feel daunting, but community-centric models like Giving Circles bring reason for hope by prioritizing our shared humanity and desire for collective change.🎟 Grab your spot to the conversation on April 4 here: https://lnkd.in/eibBwA5u🎤 Meet the Panelists:🌟 Kevin F. AdlerAward-winning author of When We Walk By: Forgotten Humanity, Broken Systems, and the Role We Can Each Play in Ending Homelessness in America, and founder of Miracle Messages, a nonprofit addressing relational homelessness.🌟 Kelly CobbVice President of Giving at Bombas, an apparel brand that donates a clothing item to those experiencing homelessness for every purchase made.

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Platform13 new campaign, Homelessness Is…. for House of St Barnabas launches today. The job: Find a way to change public understanding and raise awareness around Homelessness being more than rough sleeping with a focus on unsuitable housing - a big and live issue in London.We kept it simple, telling the real life stories of those who have lived in unsuitable accommodation - Harvey, Sanchia, Kwajo, Tanaka, Thomas and Blossom 🏆We are proud to have fully concepted and produced this campaign - delivering key messaging and storytelling, comms strategy, creative and multichannel production across OOH, digital and social.There was only one person for the job to capture heroing portraits of this inspiring group - Tom Oldham beautifully supported by James Hole and a massive thank you to Ella for video shooting and bringing the stories together. Other key partners in the campaign are FleishmanHillard bringing the comms strategy to life through PR, JCDecaux UK providing a 55-site media buy across the capital and Adot / Outernet London donating space from today til Fri, 6 Oct on their wrap-around screens at the entrance of Tottenham Court Rd Station.Send us shots if you see it anywhere and make sure to tag The House of St Barnabas and #homelessnessis and us (if you like 💚)It’s been a pleasure to work alongside Gillian Jackson and the House of St. Barnabas team Ellena Bianchi-Barry Tijani Barker on such an important project. Many of us simply don’t realise that homelessness has many forms outside of rough sleeping and is often hiding in plain sight. We hope this campaign can both drive awareness around this issue, inspire people who may be in these situations and start some meaningful conversations around realistic solutions.Discover more https://lnkd.in/eY9CzR-K 🔋#platform13_ #houseofstbarnabas #homelessnessis

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We can solve this by working together

I spent my Christmas Eve feeding, clothing and talking to the homeless people in my community and this is what I learnt.1. Resilience - Witnessing the resilience of the homeless community in London taught me that strength can be found even in challenging circ*mstances.2. Human Connection - Spending time talking with homeless individuals highlighted the importance of human connection and the shared experiences that connect us all.3. Gratitude - Engaging with the homeless population instilled a deep sense of gratitude for the privileges and comforts often taken for granted in everyday life.4. Diverse Stories - Each person I met had a unique story, dispelling stereotypes and emphasizing the diversity within the homeless community, fostering empathy and understanding.5. Community Support - Recognizing the impact of community support services underscored the significance of collaborative efforts in addressing homelessness and providing essential resources.

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