THE IMPACT

Why the US Has a Housing Crisis and Other Countries Don't

The US builds less housing and funds far less social housing than peer nations like Japan, Austria, and Finland. Here's what the data shows, and how to help.

Cities With Successful Homeless Programs (And Why They Work)

See how Bakersfield, Chattanooga, Philadelphia, and New Jersey built successful homeless programs with coordinated, data-driven strategies. See what works.

2026 Illinois Homelessness Statistics

Get accurate homelessness statistics in Illinois: the latest HUD point-in-time data on Chicago and statewide trends, root causes, and how you can help.

How to Help People Experiencing Homelessness: 15 Real Ways to Make a Difference in 2026

Explore 15 real, research-backed ways to help people experiencing homelessness in 2026 — from small daily acts to donations, advocacy, and volunteering.

What Is Housing First? How It Works and Why It's Being Debated in 2026

Housing First puts people in permanent housing with no preconditions. See how it works, what HUD's 2025 report found, and why it's under fire in 2026.

When Survival Becomes Illegal: Why America Keeps Treating Homelessness Like a Crime