Racial Equity

The systems responding to homelessness have not historically been designed to identify or address racial disparities.

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Supporting racially equitable homeless response systems

Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, have worked to decrease veteran homelessness by 20%. Their efforts were featured in a HISTORY® video, sponsored by Rocket Mortgage.

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Case Study: Addressing Racial Equity in Charlotte-Mecklenburg County’s Homeless Response System

Our team believes this framework can empower communities working to end homelessness to ensure their systems aren’t leaving anyone behind. This framework is just one tool in the movement toward racial equity, driven by a growing coalition of organizations within the homeless sector.

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A measurement framework for racial equity in homeless response systems

To change conditions around homelessness, we needed to invest in changing norms, policies, and public accountability.

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A New Paradigm for Ending Homelessness in the U.S., Together

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Built for Zero movement convenes around a commitment to racial equity

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Trump Administration Doubles Down on Housing Discrimination

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FOX 61: Black Lives Matter mural unveiled in north Hartford

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Hartford Courant: Black Lives Matter Mural rises at Swift Factory building

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A note from Beth Sandor and Jake Maguire, Co-Directors of Built for Zero

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Our Hope for a Just Society is At Stake

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Racism and homelessness are inextricably linked. Here’s what we’re doing about it.

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Community Solutions’ Statement on Recent Racial Violence

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Community Solutions is a non-profit organization that works to achieve a lasting end to homelessness that leaves no one behind.
Our initiative Built for Zero is a movement of 100+ communities working to measurably end homelessness.

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