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PADS of Elgin

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Providing safe shelter, comprehensive case management and advocacy to homeless men, women and families in Northern Kane Co. and Dundee & Hanover Township.

 Elgin, IL
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Joined May 2018
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The failure to invest in public housing has led to the loss of nearly 10,000 housing units per year in recent decades. The result is families struggling with homelessness. We must support investing in affordable housing: invisiblepeople.tv/safe-stab…
Safe, Stable Housing Is Key To Ending Homelessness - Invisible People

Safe, Stable Housing Is Key To Ending Homelessness - Invisible People

There has been a severe lack of investment in public housing in recent decades, leading to the loss of nearly 10,000 housing units per year.

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"The virus is just one in a battery of health threats to homeless people, who are nearly three times more likely to die than people of the same age and gender in the general population." latimes.com/california/story…
COVID-19 got this medical team into homeless camps. What about after the pandemic?

COVID-19 got this medical team into homeless camps. What about after the pandemic?

COVID-19 marked the beginning of street medicine teams from L.A. County health services visiting homeless encampments. The agency hopes it won't be the end.

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City of Elgin@ElginIL13 Aug 2021
#ElginIL jumps to sixth largest city in Illinois according to @uscensusbureau data. Elgin's population had a 6.1 percent increase over the past decade. 👉Read more: bit.ly/3iHjqcE
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For the first few days, Danni was literally sleeping outside, which for a young woman, or any woman for that matter, can be extremely dangerous. invisiblepeople.tv/videos/da…
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Housing Action's Bob Palmer talks w/@CapitolNewsIL about the uncertain eviction landscape in IL. If @GovPritzker extends our moratorium until 10/3 to match the federal one, it will give time for more renters to access emergency $ and for a court-based protection program to start.
Jerry Nowicki (@NowickiPress) profile pictureJerry Nowicki@NowickiPress11 Aug 2021
It's unclear what the next steps are for the state when it comes to an eviction moratorium, but courts are preparing for a larger role if a Sept. 1 expiration happens as scheduled. My story on the state of evictions in Illinois:
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School is starting in a week. @ILfoodbank wants to make sure everyone has a full tummy! St. Paul's UCC will also be on hand with a diaper distribution. See you tomorrow!
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Families who are eligible for Child Tax Credits will begin receiving payments by July 15: usatoday.com/story/money/202…
IRS sends out letters about the new Child Tax Credit

IRS sends out letters about the new Child Tax Credit

The IRS is sending two batches of letters to families who may be eligible for the advanced Child Tax Credit, which would roll out July 15.

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Every state needs to pass these prohibitions against sit/lie local ordinances along with a massive expansion of affordable housing to pressure the local communities to actually work to end homelessness and not resort to law enforcement moving pple around. kgw.com/article/news/local/h…

Oregon bill aims to largely ban 'sit-lie' laws

Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill that takes aim at "sit-lie" ordinances, when cities try to ban people from sitting or lying on the sidewalk.

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BIG thanks to @RepCasten for stopping by the Senior Center today to deliver meals to some of our homebound residents in Bartlett. In April, volunteers delivered 2,649 meals to residents across the Township. We're always looking for new volunteers! 📨 [email protected]
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New mini-doc dropping tomorrow featuring USC's Street Medicine on Skid Row. I think you'll like it. Here's a little taste

USC Street Medicine on Skid Row

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FSA Elgin@FSAElgin9 Jun 2021
Healing is personal, it’s not one-size-fits-all. Your path to healing may not be the same, but it’s yours. Take that first step today ❤️ #fsaelgin #wellnesswednesday #ptsdawarenessmonth #mentalhealth #breakthestigma #community
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"It’s time to stop talking about 'beds' for homeless people — unless they need a hospital bed or a residential mental health facility. Homeless people need homes." latimes.com/opinion/story/20…
Editorial: To solve homelessness, California should declare a right to housing

Editorial: To solve homelessness, California should declare a right to housing

It may not be easy to set up, but a right to housing should be essential in Los Angeles.

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According to @naehomelessness, the number of adult Trans people experiencing unsheltered homelessness has increased 113% since 2016, and the number in shelters has increased 88% in the same period. This #PrideMonth, let's work to reverse this trend. ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜
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The evidence is clear. endhomelessness.org/resource…
Data Visualization: The Evidence on Housing First

Data Visualization: The Evidence on Housing First

The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States.

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Need to apply for rental assistance, but don't know where to start? Check out these tips: cnbc.com/2021/05/20/behind-o…

Applying for rental assistance isn't easy. Here's what you need to know

Many people are running into problems trying to get the rental assistance allocated by Congress. Here's what you need to know.

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Congratulations! Amazing advocacy by CCH to support college students experiencing homelessness!!
Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (@ChiHomeless) profile pictureChicago Coalition to End Homelessness@ChiHomeless21 May 2021
SB190 passed! On to @GovPritzker for signature. This bill will ask Illinois colleges/universities to designate a liaison to support students experiencing homelessness to ensure their success. Thank you to @StateRepWEST and @SenatorSuzy for their leadership!
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Many people experiencing homelessness have not yet received the stimulus payments they are due. Providers can help: endhomelessness.org/connecti…
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J & J Vaccines will be available at the Main Library this Saturday, 5/15 (9 to 4 pm). The clinic is in partnership with Sen. Cristina Castro, Walgreens, the Elgin Area Pandemic Team. Walk-ins will be welcome. Register: gbpl.info/may15vax
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Shaun's mother died. 2 weeks later, the landlord kicked him out b/c he couldn't pay the rent. Shaun's 1st night of homelessness, he woke up w his shoes stolen. Shaun said he didn't know the rules for sleeping rough. He learned to use his shoes as a pillow invisiblepeople.tv/videos/ho…
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