National Alliance to End Homelessness newsletter

View this email in your browser Best Practices A practical newsletter for people ending homelessness. Leadership Summit Registration is Open Registration is now open for the 2027 Leadership Summit on Ending Homelessness (March 1 – March 3, 2027 in Oakland, CA). Check out the event details and agenda for information on the summit and the new LEAD Institute! This optional add-on is a one-day professional development experience designed to give leaders dedicated time to strengthen their leadership practice, work through shared challenges, and build relationships with peers in similar roles. We hope to see you there! Alliance Submits Public Comment to HUD HUD recently published a notice seeking to establish additional activities for which it can provide bonuses and incentives through the CoC Program competition. Through its submitted public comment, the Alliance urges HUD to withdraw this notice and undergo an intentional and comprehensive process prior to designating new activities for bonuses and incentives. More specifically, the Alliance objects to this Notice for the following reasons: Fails to Demonstrate that Proposed Activities are Proven Effective in Ending Homelessness. Mistakes Unmet Need for Failed Strategy Lack of Rigor and Intentionality Read the Alliance’s Comment Blog: The Treatment First Toolkit and The Bigger Picture The United States Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy recently released a “Treatment First” toolkit to combat addiction and homelessness. However, it is important to consider the bigger picture of federal government actions in this moment before taking their recommendations of “best practices” at face value. Read Now 🗓️Coming Up Don’t miss our upcoming webinars: Unpacking The Shortage Report: What Federal Data Reveals About Gaps in Resources to End Homelessness October 22, 2026 12:00 PM ET The Alliance’s new findings in The Shortage Report demonstrate that homeless service providers do not receive enough funding to rehouse everyone in need. This webinar will explore the key findings and next steps you can take to urge your elected leaders to address these shortages. Register Monthly Advocacy Training Workshop: Working Effectively with GOP Offices: Outreach Strategies, Crafting Messages, and Building Relationships October 22, 2026 1:00 PM ET This monthly advocacy session focuses on outreach strategies, message crafting, and building relationships with GOP Offices. With Guest Presenter Shana Teehan, Chief-of-staff, Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R-ND). Register Featured Resource: Our Homes, Our Votes Webinar Series GOTV for Housing Advocates: Mobilizing Voters in the Final Weeks Before Election Day October 19, 2026 3:00 PM ET The OHOV Monthly Webinar Series brings together housing providers, housing advocates, organizations, and tenant leaders during midterm and major election years to share proven strategies and pratical tools. This session provides concrete, field-ready mobilization tactics. Register Election Protection: Ensuring Voter Access & Overcoming Suppression in 2026 November 2, 2026 3 PM ET As part of the OHOV Monthly Webinar Series to share practical tools and proven strategies as we approach the midterm elections, this session covers how to protect voters, troubleshoot issues, and support communities. Register Catch up on all the latest from the Alliance blog. The Treatment First Toolkit and the Bigger Picture By Caitlin Mello • Oct 13, 2026 Read More CEO Corner Week of 10/6/26: Lessons in Leadership and Alliance Litigation Updates By Ann Oliva • Oct 06, 2026 Read More Update on the 2026 CoC NOFO By Ann Oliva • Sep 22, 2026 Read More Every One Votes: Their Voices Must Be Heard By Ken Williamson • Sep 16, 2026 Read More Are you ready to take action to end homelessness? Sign up to join the Alliance’s Advocacy Network today. The National Allia