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Homeless street outreach. HUD requires an annual point-in-time count to measure homelessness. By-name lists provide a clearer picture of the state of homelessness.
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Yes, there’s a better way to measure homelessness than the annual point-in-time count

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NPR: For Many Areas, Count Of Homeless Population Is Canceled, Or Delayed

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What is a shift, a by-name list, and what do they have to do with ending homelessness?

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NPR’s “Planet Money” features Built for Zero

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How by-name lists help communities end homelessness

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