A Wake-Up Call: Reflecting on the 2024 AHAR and the Path Forward
Scott Larson Scott Larson

A Wake-Up Call: Reflecting on the 2024 AHAR and the Path Forward

As we look to the new year, let this report ignite a renewed sense of purpose within all of us. We must come together—as individuals, organizations, and communities—to tackle homelessness with urgency and compassion. HomeAid is committed to being a leader in this fight, and we invite you to join us in our efforts.

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Indigenous People and Homelessness
Scott Larson Scott Larson

Indigenous People and Homelessness

HomeAid’s work in addressing homelessness is especially important when considering the unique challenges faced by Indigenous communities as homelessness disproportionately affects Indigenous peoples in the U.S., due to a range of historical and systemic factors.

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New Insights on Homelessness: The 2024 State of Homelessness Report
Scott Larson Scott Larson

New Insights on Homelessness: The 2024 State of Homelessness Report

As we reflect on the insights from the State of Homelessness: 2024 Edition, it reaffirms the importance of our mission and the necessity of our work. This report is not just a collection of data; it is a call to action for all of us. It underscores the
challenges we face but also points to the pathways forward—pathways that HomeAid is proud to help pave.

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Trauma-Informed Design
Scott Larson Scott Larson

Trauma-Informed Design

Detailing Trauma-Informed Design and how HomeAid can incorporate it into our work.

Image credit: Jessica Helgerson Interior Design. Path Home, formerly Portland Homeless Family Solutions, provides shelter and support services for unhoused families across the greater Portland area.

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Homelessness is a Housing Issue
Scott Larson Scott Larson

Homelessness is a Housing Issue

On June 8, I was able to attend the ULI Los Angeles Homelessness Summit 3.0 at The California Endowment with Christopher Kealey, Executive Director of HomeAid Los Angeles.

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Transforming Lives Through Collaboration: HomeAid’s Journey at PCBC
Scott Larson Scott Larson

Transforming Lives Through Collaboration: HomeAid’s Journey at PCBC

What a great time it was for HomeAid to gather from across the country this last week in Anaheim, CA for the annual Pacific Coast Builders Conference! We are truly grateful to the California Building Industry Association (CBIA) for having HomeAid as part of the show this year. CBIA is the prominent trade association representing the housing industry in California and serves as the voice of the state's builders, developers, contractors, architects, suppliers, and other professionals involved in residential construction.

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Building Tomorrow Together – Zonda’s Builder 100.
Scott Larson Scott Larson

Building Tomorrow Together – Zonda’s Builder 100.

What a week it was at Zonda’s Builder 100! It was a time not just to gather with like-minded people from the building industry and share conversations, to hear critically acclaimed leaders who are infusing technology and innovation into their organizations, and hear updates on the industry and the economy but also to celebrate some of housing’s proudest achievements of the year.

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