The Importance of Supportive Housing Supportive housing is fundamental to human dignity and security – yet only 1 in 4 households in need of supportive housing receive the assistance they are entitled to. Supporting those unhoused or at risk of homelessness is a complex challenge, but it can be addressed with a multi-faceted approach that [...]

“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” – Vincent Van Gogh That first step into your new home can be thrilling and terrifying all at the same time. You’re starting a new phase of your life, entering a new community, and being faced with possibilities galore. Whether it’s your first [...]

Want to help someone moving into their first home? Consider a Welcome Home Kit A Welcome Home Kit is a great way to give someone with a new home some of the basics. It contains everything they need to get started in their new home, from towels to laundry detergent. The kit comes in handy [...]

Each of us is a member of a community. Some are obvious, such as our town, city, or neighborhood. Others may not come to mind immediately – a church, school, teens, or even dancers with two left feet could all be considered separate communities. A broader scope can also fit into the definition of your [...]

The day a military service member returns home from active duty is often filled with an array of emotions. Many times, joy is prevalent, both for the veteran and their family and friends. Hearts burst with happiness and minds feel relief, but behind it all there is all too often a sense of anxiety. The [...]

At times the struggle against homelessness can make one feel like Sisyphus, invariably trudging uphill against a seemingly endless situation. On any journey, it’s helpful to stop every so often, observe our surroundings and look behind to wonder at the progress made. These pauses may serve to both encourage and give a sense of satisfaction [...]

The challenges people dealing with homelessness are facing right now are immense. We are achieving some things – like continuing to house people during a global pandemic, and innovating new ways to do so – but we need to build into our work that we’re not going back to old ways when things get better. [...]

Race, ethnicity, and homelessness are thoroughly intertwined. This conclusion has been leaping out of data reported by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in recent years, and analyzed in the Alliance’s annual State of Homelessness report. Perhaps most notably, people of color are more likely to experience homelessness. But recent data reflects the systemic [...]

The Welcome Home Fund is a restricted fund that is managed by the Coalition for the Homeless that supports the work of The Way Home by removing barriers for people moving into permanent housing. The Welcome Home Fund provides Welcome Baskets full of home goods, furniture, and one-time financial assistance for things like deposits that other funding sources [...]

Today we’d like to introduce you to Mark, Courtney, and Anthony Newell. Life Startup Essentials LLC is a business located in Phoenix, AZ. Prior to founding the company, Courtney, Mark, and Anthony spent a combined 35+ years working in the housing industry and serving homeless and disabled individuals. As former social service professionals, we oftentimes [...]