The complex challenges of homelessness generate news, and we seek to publicly represent our work and those we serve as positively as possible. The following is a sample of recent news stories about our mission.
We advance public policy through advocacy, using our expertise and resources to educate lawmakers and community members, spearheading support for solutions that align with Abode’s values and truly solve homelessness.
We aim to garner support for effective policies, raising awareness about sound strategies that yield legislative victories and drive support for laws and issues that match our mission.
We use our voice to promote policies aligned with our strategies in news stories, radio programs, and podcasts.
We join community and political forums to build awareness about the facts of homelessness.
We join efforts to advance legislation and policies that reduce homelessness with dignity.
We continue to build and deepen relationships with grassroots organizations and elected officials.
Our work is more effective when people understand the causes and solutions to homelessness. We strive to influence a growing percentage of the public, challenging false myths and encouraging our community’s commitment to advancing evidence-based solutions.
We have proudly joined campaigns to advocate for housing policies and laws that align with our mission, resulting in a number of victories. Here are a few:
This $11.25 billion bond dedicated to transforming the state’s affordable housing landscape across is headed to the November 2026 ballot.
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The Oakland City Council in June 2026 committed $50 million in Measure U funds for affordable housing, in addition to $4.1 million for other homeless programs.
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Thanks to feedback, the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) withdrew a budget addendum that would have affected funding to housing grant recipients and nonprofits.
Abode continues to advocate for legislation and issues that align with our mission to solve homelessness.
Would expand the number of young adults who can receive services in the state’s Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program and help prevent and reduce homelessness among former foster youth.
Auto-renew federal Notice of Funding Opportunity funds, which would enable stability across homelessness response systems, ensuring providers can focus on serving people experiencing homelessness.
Would establish California’s first Office of Youth Homelessness Prevention, with the focus of leading a coordinated state effort to solve youth and young adult homelessness.
Contact your elected representatives about issues tied to homelessness and housing.
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