Organization
National Alliance to End Homelessness
TL;DR
The non-partisan nonprofit that sets the numbers communities measure rapid re-housing against, including the benchmark that at least 85 percent of households should not become homeless again within a year.
The National Alliance to End Homelessness created three benchmarks to help communities see whether rapid rehousing programs are working. The goals are to move households into permanent housing within an average of 30 days, have at least 80 percent leave the program for permanent housing, and have 85 percent remain housed one year later.
These numbers aren’t meant to be a rigid pass-or-fail test. The Alliance recognizes that high rents, limited vacancies, and the needs of the people being served can affect a program’s results. Communities can use the benchmarks to identify problems, compare results, and improve their programs without turning away people who may be harder to house.
The Alliance is led by Ann Oliva, who spent ten years at HUD designing and carrying out programs addressing homelessness, including rapid rehousing.
Why OGSP Recommends It
One Good Story Project recommends the National Alliance to End Homelessness because it brings nonpartisan research and practical guidance to the effort to end homelessness. Founded in 1983, the organization helps communities measure the effectiveness of rapid rehousing programs and is led by housing-policy expert Ann Oliva. themselves against.
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Ways To Get Involved
Read the benchmarks and the research at endhomelessness.org.
Key Takeaways
- Sets the 30 day, 80 percent and 85 percent targets a program is judged on.
- Ann Oliva, who built such programs at HUD, is its Chief Executive Officer.
- Admits its own targets may be out of reach in expensive housing markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the National Alliance to End Homelessness?
The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a non-partisan organization dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States. According to its own About Us page, it conducts research and analysis, builds capacity in the homelessness sector, advances policy, connects communities, and builds public awareness.
What are the rapid re-housing benchmarks?
The Alliance sets three benchmarks. Households should move into permanent housing in an average of 30 days or less, at least 80 percent of households that exit should exit to permanent housing, and at least 85 percent of those who exit to permanent housing should not become homeless again within a year.
When was the National Alliance to End Homelessness founded?
It was founded in 1983 as the National Citizens Committee for Food and Shelter, according to its own About Us page, and was renamed the National Alliance to End Homelessness after that.
Who runs the National Alliance to End Homelessness?
Ann Oliva serves as Chief Executive Officer of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, according to the organization's own About Us page.