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• About PELTH
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• Why was the Partnership to End Long Term Homelessness created?
• Who are the founders of the Partnership?
• What is the difference between the Partnership to End Long Term Homelessness and the Collaborative Initiative to Help End Chronic Homelessness?
• What are the eligibility requirements and how can I become a member of the Partnership?
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• Chronic Homelessness
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• What is the nature and extent of chronic or long-term homelessness?
• Are there known strategies and solutions for fighting long-term homelessness?
• What is the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and how is helping?
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• General Questions About Homelessness
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• What is the definition of homeless?
• How do people become homeless?
• How many people are homeless in the U.S.?
• How can I get assistance if I am homeless or about to become homeless?
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• Health and Mental Illness
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• What is the impact of homelessness on people with HIV/AIDS?
• Can permanent supportive housing be used to respond to the needs of homeless individuals with multiple problems and disabilities?
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• Housing Advocacy
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• Who needs affordable housing?
• What are some of the key statistics to understand regarding the lack of affordable housing in many communities of the U.S.?
• Does the minimum wage provide adequate income for families and individuals seeking to rent or own a home of their own?
• What are some of the implications for funders interested in issues of homelessness and affordable housing?
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• Role of Funders
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• Why is chronic homelessness an important issue for funders?
• What other networks exist for funders with an interest in causes related to homelessness?
• Private and Family Foundations: What is Your Role?
• Community Foundations and Regional Funders: What is Your Role?
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• Supportive Housing
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• What is supportive housing?
• Does supportive housing have the "look and feel" of other types of housing?
• How does supportive housing work to end homelessness?
• What impact does supportive housing have on health, employment, mental illness, and substance abuse in communities where it is has been implemented?
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• Family Homelessness
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• How many families are homeless?
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