Housing stability doesn’t happen by accident—especially in rural communities. It’s the result of careful planning, long-term investment, and steady partnerships that hold systems together even

SPARC—Service Providers and Regional Connections—is a regional systems framework designed to align outreach, shelter, housing, and services so people can move out of homelessness in

Public Housing Authorities and their partners are being asked to solve two problems at once: reduce pressure on shelter systems today while delivering affordable housing

All this week (end of January 2026), Point-in-Time Counts are taking place across the country. They are intended to be a single snapshot of homelessness,

I have spent the last 20 years working in the nonprofit and public sectors. My work has spanned addiction treatment, mental health, community action, shelter,

    Homelessness is one of the most difficult issues a community can face. It touches public safety, neighborhood livability, local businesses, public space, and

When people talk about homelessness, the focus is often on what we see most visibly: tents, shelters at capacity, emergency rooms overwhelmed, and crisis response

SPARC does not begin with building new programs. It begins with asking better questions. Communities often assume that transformation requires new funding, new structures, or

Across the country, communities are investing significant resources into addressing homelessness. Outreach expands. Shelters open. Housing is developed. Services increase. And yet, many systems remain

We have officially entered Woodland Preservation Mode, marking an important step forward for a site that has served the community for decades. Thanks to new