The Silent Intersection: Navigating the Pathways Between Domestic Violence and Homelessness
The Silent Intersection: Navigating the Pathways Between Domestic Violence and Homelessness October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this year, we are honing in on the intricate, often silent relationship between domestic violence and homelessness. The reality in Tulsa, illuminated by the 2023 Point-in-Time Count, reveals that over 50% of those experiencing homelessness have faced […]
Housing success: A mountain bike, morning coffee and a place to call, ‘Home’
Housing Success: Edythe gets a home Editor’s note: Housing Solutions avoids identifying clients in most cases. The following story changed the client’s name and obscures her image in photos. Edythe’s new apartment seems basic. It’s got a bedroom and a living room that’s also a dining room. The dining room is also kind of part […]
A United Front: Tulsa’s Collective Strive Toward Ending Homelessness
A United Front: Tulsa’s Collective Strive Toward Ending Homelessness In Tulsa, Housing Solutions, alongside A Way Home for Tulsa (AWH4T), a collective of over 50 organizations, is dedicated to making homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring. We focus on a multifaceted approach: preventive measures, a transformed and equitable system of care, increased access to housing, and […]
Housing is good for business
Housing is good for business Tulsa – like every other major city – is part of a national housing crisis that is affecting business owners whether they know it or not. Lack of housing means an increased burden on employees to find affordable places to live. About half of Tulsa renters are cost burdened, meaning […]
Understanding the Need for Low-Barrier Shelters in Tulsa: An Essential Step Towards Ending Homelessness
Understanding the Need for Low-Barrier Shelters in Tulsa: An Essential Step Towards Ending Homelessness In the mission to end homelessness in Tulsa, emergency shelters play a pivotal role as a first line of defense for individuals and families experiencing housing crises. With the City of Tulsa’s recent release of an RFP (Request for Proposal) for […]
Tulsa County District Court receives grant for new eviction diversion program
Tulsa County District Court receives grant for new eviction diversion program AWH4T goal #1: Stop homelessness before it begins Tulsa County District Court recently received a grant from the National Center for State Courts’ (NCSC) Eviction Diversion Initiative to strengthen eviction diversion efforts and improve housing stability across Tulsa County. Tulsa County District Court is […]
Spotlight on disability and homelessness
Spotlight on disability and its ties to homelessness Up to 1 in 4 adults [1] in the United States have some sort of disabling condition. A disabling condition [2] or a disability, can encompass physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as mental illness and substance use disorders. Due to the challenges that come along […]
Spotlight on grief and its connection to homelessness
Spotlight on Grief and its Connection to Homelessness Content warning: The following discusses sensitive topics related to grief, loss, trauma, and homelessness. The content may contain descriptions of emotional distress, traumatic experiences, substance use, and instances of loss, which could be triggering or distressing for some readers. Reader discretion is advised. Grief is the anguish […]
Social Service Hub celebrates second year, 3,319 helped
Housing Solutions’ Social Services Hub celebrates second year, 3,319 helped AWH4T goal #1: Stop homelessness before it begins Housing Solutions’ Landlord Tenant Resource Center (LTRC) celebrates its second year of operating the Social Services Hub at Iron Gate in August. “Our focus is to stop homelessness before it begins, and we’re seeing and helping more […]
Spotlight on LGBTQ+ Homelessness and Housing Insecurity
Spotlight on LGBTQ+ Homelessness and Housing Insecurity Understanding and Addressing Disproportionate Rates of Homelessness and Housing Discrimination within the LGBTQ+ Community June marks Pride Month, a dedicated period for celebrating and commemorating the LGBTQ+ community. This is an opportunity to reflect upon the rich history and individual lives that make up this vibrant community. Yet, […]
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