The Housing Equity Taskforce works to…
Share resources available to assist congregations in helping people who are experiencing homelessness.
Educate people in our synod about homelessness and what it looks like in the variety of contexts in our region.
Advocate for ways to end homelessness in our region.
Explore ways for churches to join together in developing ways to help people out of homelessness and develop affordable housing.
Homelessness & Affordable Housing News & Resources
Starting a Homelessness/Housing Insecurity Team – LSS Justice Ministries Blog by Jessica Davis
Do Not Avert Your Eyes – LSS Justice Ministries Blog by Rev. Jennifer Toburen
Homelessness Awareness Panel Discussion
The virtual event had a panel of people who work directly with those experiencing homelessness, from across our synod and various organizations, who will provide a clear look at the challenge of homelessness in our area and what churches can do to help. Our panel include: Chris Kapp, Manager of Coordinated Entry for 11 Central PA counties, Anne Guenin, Dir. of Downtown Daily Bread, and Michael Burns, Exec Dir of Join Hands Ministries.
Where To Go When You Need Help – Digitial Resource hosted by the Capital Area Coalition on Homelessness
Housing: A Practical Guide for Learning, Advocating and Building – Learn about how to build awareness around the root causes of homelessness and how to become an advocate for affordable housing and people experiencing homelessness with this new resource from ELCA World Hunger.
The Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project
The memorial blanket project’s goal is to raise awareness about the reality of homelessness in this nation and show that even though homelessness can feel overwhelming, there are specific, concrete actions that individuals can take to respond in love.
2022 Memorial Blanket Initiative
- Getting to the Blanket – Directions to The Homelessness Remembrance Blanket Project 2022 in Washington, DC.
- Blanket Drop-off Directions
- 2022 Memorial Blanket Initiative Coloring Book
Homelessness Remembrance Day Blog by Rev. Matthew Best
abc27 reporter Bobby Laurie spoke with Blanket Project Administrator Amy Neurohr about the work of The Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project.
