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Talking about Housing First
Detroit is one of the large cities in the last mile of functional zero for veteran homelessness in Built for Zero. As they continue working toward this goal, the veteran …
Talking about Shifts
Run Charts Definition: A run chart is an essential measurement tool from the field of Improvement Science, used to track a phenomenon like homelessness across a whole community over time. …
Talking about Built for Zero
Built for Zero is a movement of more than 100 communities in the United States committed to measurably ending homelessness — and proving that it is possible. Built for Zero communities …
Talking about By-name data
What is by-name data? By-name data is a comprehensive database of every person in a community experiencing homelessness, updated in real time. Using information collected and shared with their consent, …
Talking about functional zero
What is functional zero? How is functional zero calculated for specific populations? MEDIA KIT You can access our Built for Zero media kit at this link.
Guidance for journalists on how to cover the Point-in-Time count
The annual Point-in-Time count of homelessness is an event that invites coverage from local outlets. It is an opportunity to report on the state of homelessness in a community and …
Talking about Racial equity
Racism and homelessness are inextricably linked. Research shows that Black and Native Americans experience homelessness at disproportionately high rates, even when we control for disparities in poverty level. This means …