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Talking about Built for Zero
Built for Zero is a national network of more than 170 communities across the United States working to measurably and meaningfully reduce homelessness — and proving that real, sustained progress …
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, …
Achieving functional zero
Key Resources Media Templates Media Kit You can access our Built for Zero media kit at this link. Examples
Talking about progress
A quick-start guide for talking about the work The big idea When communities act with speed, coordination, and accountability, homelessness can be measurably reduced. Communities across the country are proving …
Data and Partnerships: Using your PIT and By-Name List in Tandem
Using your PIT and By-Name List in Tandem
Encampment Response
Originally held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 The Built for Zero team and partners at Clutch hosted a town hall–style conversation on coordination to address unsheltered homelessness. The Clutch team …
Inflow, Diversion, and Unsheltered Homelessness
Originally held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 9:30a.m. PT/12:30p.m. ET Built for Zero’s Antonio Caffey, strategy lead for strategy and impact, hosted an interactive Town Hall discussion with Sarah …
Data and Partnerships: Using Your Point-in-Time Count (PIT) and By-Name List in Tandem
Originally held Thursday, Jan. 22 | 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET When a community’s data sources tell the same story, decision-making gets faster — and coordination gets stronger. …
2025 NOFO Communications Toolkit
This hub provides Built for Zero communities with clear, credible tools to communicate local impacts, support continuity in CoC renewals, and prepare for the next NOFO cycle. Update (Feb. 4, …
Problem-Solving Network and System Coordinator Role Shaping Toolkit
To set up your System Coordinator for success, it is critical that they have role clarity and a path to establishing key relationships in your community. Part of gaining role …
