Socioeconomics

Community Rebuilders Partners with Signify Health to Address the Social Determinants of Health that Impact Family Homelessness

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Articles, Social issues, Humans, Public health, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Socioeconomics, Social determinants of health

Signify Health's outcomes-proven social determinants of health (SDOH) solution, Signify Community , worked closely with Community Rebuilders to bring together more than a dozen social service agencies onto the network, with many more planned in the coming months.

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  • Signify Health's outcomes-proven social determinants of health (SDOH) solution, Signify Community , worked closely with Community Rebuilders to bring together more than a dozen social service agencies onto the network, with many more planned in the coming months.
  • We must accelerate innovation and be creative while taking an evidence-based approach to ending homelessness," said Vera Beech, Executive Director of Community Rebuilders.
  • "Signify Community allows us to utilize the expertise of cross-sector organizations, share information across all our community partners, and prove our impact on ending homelessness and improving health outcomes."
  • Community Rebuilders chose Signify Community as their preferred collaboration platform due to its unique ability and track record of proving social and clinical outcomes.

HUD ANNUAL REPORT: DECREASE IN HOMELESS FAMILIES AND VETERANS CAN’T HALT INCREASE IN TOTAL YEAR-OVER-YEAR HOMELESSNESS

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Economic sociology, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Socioeconomics, Social issues, Humans, Homelessness in the United States, Homeless women in the United States

The report is comprised of two volumes; part 1 captures the point-in time (PIT) estimates of homelessness.

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  • The report is comprised of two volumes; part 1 captures the point-in time (PIT) estimates of homelessness.
  • The number of veterans experiencing homelessness declined by 2 percent between 2018 and 2019.
  • The number of people experiencing homelessness in families with children declined by 5 percent between 2018 and 2019.
  • The number of people experiencing homelessness on a single night increased by nearly 3 percent between 2018 and 2019.

Hudson Pacific Properties Pledges $500,000 to Union Rescue Mission to Address Homelessness in Los Angeles

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Philanthropy, Other Philanthropy, Geography of California, Homelessness in the United States, Economic sociology, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Socioeconomics, Union Rescue Mission, Hudson Pacific Properties, Los Angeles, Social issues

Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. (NYSE: HPP) today announced that it has pledged $500,000 to Union Rescue Mission as part of the companys comprehensive efforts to fight homelessness and give back to communities in its core markets of Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Seattle and Vancouver.

Key Points: 
  • Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. (NYSE: HPP) today announced that it has pledged $500,000 to Union Rescue Mission as part of the companys comprehensive efforts to fight homelessness and give back to communities in its core markets of Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Seattle and Vancouver.
  • On any given night, there are more than 58,000 people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County, according to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
  • Union Rescue Mission provides many of these men, women and children with vital emergency and long-term services, and Hudson Pacifics $500,000 donation will directly support these efforts over the course of three years.
  • Andy Bales, CEO, Union Rescue Mission, said: We are grateful to partners like Hudson Pacific for addressing the crisis in homelessness in Los Angeles and helping individuals and families create a new path.

Suite360 Social and Emotional Learning Programs Drive Awards for Marion Public Schools

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Friday, December 20, 2019
Community building, Restorative practices, Social economy, Socioeconomics

Marion360 is Marion Public School's version of Suite360 SEL and Restorative Practices program.

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  • Marion360 is Marion Public School's version of Suite360 SEL and Restorative Practices program.
  • The programs use an array of content features, including short, expert-written topics, engaging and culturally relevant videos, interactive self-tests and social media content.
  • "Suite360 has helped me be a better principal" - Chris Arrington, Superintendent/Principal at Marion Public Schools.
  • See how Marion Public Schools is using Suite360 to educate students and improve their school climate!

Cleure Partners with Charitable Organizations to Pamper Women This Holiday Season

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Friday, December 20, 2019
Skin care, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Socioeconomics, Cosmetics, Humans, Articles, Culture

In addition to the Transforming Interconnecting Project Program, Cleure will be partnering with their local Ventura County Rescue and the women of their Lighthouse for Women & Children program.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to the Transforming Interconnecting Project Program, Cleure will be partnering with their local Ventura County Rescue and the women of their Lighthouse for Women & Children program.
  • Cleure is the leading provider of sensitive skincare products for hair, skin and oral care.
  • The Lighthouse offers a full range of care specifically tailored to the needs of homeless women and children.
  • Dr. Stay first developed dental care and from there expanded the Cleure line to include skincare, makeup and hair care.

Citizens Again is Now Crowdfunding to Build a City for America's Chronic Homeless

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Friday, December 20, 2019
Countries, Articles, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Poverty, Socioeconomics, International organizations, Chronic condition, United States, Homelessness in the United States by state, Homelessness in the United States

With Citizens Again, it will take about 11 years to build the city, with a target open date of 2031."

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  • With Citizens Again, it will take about 11 years to build the city, with a target open date of 2031."
  • About 78% of that was spent on the chronic homeless, even though they are only 18% of the entire homeless population.
  • With offsets, this equates to per capita rates of $3,000 per year in the City vs. $80,000 with unsheltered chronic homeless.
  • Citizens Again is a project to build a single, supportive living environment for America's entire chronic homeless population.

The Right to Shower Joins The World's Big Sleep Out to Call for an End to Homelessness

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Branches of biology, Sleep, Biology, Articles, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Socioeconomics, Sleep in non-human animals

"The 60,000 people who slept out overnight across the globe helped shine a spotlight on this often-unseen community.

Key Points: 
  • "The 60,000 people who slept out overnight across the globe helped shine a spotlight on this often-unseen community.
  • We share The World's Big Sleep Out's belief that by building advocacy, creating conversation and working together, we can make a difference and ensure that everyone has a right to dignity."
  • "We were thrilled to have the support of The Right to Shower at The World's Big Sleep Out," said Josh Littlejohn, Founder of The World's Big Sleep Out campaign and Co-Founder of Social Bite.
  • "With their help, we can continue to bring awareness to the homelessness crisis and get others involved in supporting the cause year-round."

E*TRADE Reflects on a Year of Giving Through Volunteerism and Charitable Donations

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Finance, Banking, Other Philanthropy, Professional services, Philanthropy, Articles, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Poverty, Socioeconomics, Nonprofit organization, Philanthropy, Economy, Humans

Donated more than 600 health and hygiene products to Operation Gratitude, as well as 1,500 pediatric care packages for Project Sunshine.

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  • Donated more than 600 health and hygiene products to Operation Gratitude, as well as 1,500 pediatric care packages for Project Sunshine.
  • Prepared roughly 200 meals for the hungry and homeless with The Ronald McDonald House and The Elisha Project.
  • Our culture of volunteerism is embodied in our employees, who are passionate about the nonprofits they take the time to help.
  • We look forward to supporting corporate philanthropy, charitable giving, and employee volunteer initiatives in the new year.

PEDIGREE Foundation Awards 2019 Grants to Help End Pet Homelessness

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Poverty, Socioeconomics, Humans, Pet foods, Food and drink, Pedigree Petfoods

To kick-off Giving Tuesday, PEDIGREE Foundation announced its 2019 grant awards, totaling more than $825,000 in grants to 327 different shelters and rescue organizations across the country to help get more dogs adopted.

Key Points: 
  • To kick-off Giving Tuesday, PEDIGREE Foundation announced its 2019 grant awards, totaling more than $825,000 in grants to 327 different shelters and rescue organizations across the country to help get more dogs adopted.
  • "For more than a decade, PEDIGREE Foundation has supported rescues and shelters in a shared mission to end pet homelessness," said Kimberly Spina, President of PEDIGREE Foundation Board of Directors.
  • In addition, PEDIGREE Foundation will provide more than 30 shelters and rescue organizations with program development grants to support their adoption efforts.
  • PEDIGREE Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to help end pet homelessness.

Rainy Skid Row Thanksgiving For Homeless at Fred Jordan Missions

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Thursday, November 28, 2019
Western Asia, Geography of Asia, Social issues, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Poverty, Socioeconomics, Skid Row, Los Angeles, Skid row, Skid row, Christian mission

"These homeless men, women, and children on Skid Row are not just nameless faces to us.

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  • "These homeless men, women, and children on Skid Row are not just nameless faces to us.
  • They are our friends and family; many of whom we have served for decades.
  • We know them by name, and they are more than statistics to us," said Joe Jordan, President of Fred Jordan Missions.
  • Fred Jordan Missions is one of the oldest homeless Missions in the United States and is known for serving the most delicious food on Skid Row.