The Salvation Army: Home. Habitat for Humanity Int'l. Contact Us. National Coalition for the Homeless. Published by the National Coalition for the Homeless, July 2009 Two trends are largely responsible for the rise in homelessness over the past 20-25 years: a growing shortage of affordable rental housing and a simultaneous increase in poverty.
Below is an overview of current poverty and housing statistics, as well as additional factors contributing to homelessness. A list of resources for further study is also provided. Recently, foreclosures have increased the number of people who experience homelessness. For 100,000 homeless individuals and families. Advocacy Tools. Using Advocacy to End Homelessness: A Toolkit for Understanding and Conducting Advocacy. National Alliance to End Homelessness Toolkits | February 3, 2011 Files: Toolkit (PDF | 31.66 MB | 104 pages) Advocacy can be one of the most powerful ways to impact public policy.
National Alliance to End Homelessness.