by guild | Jun 14, 2021 | Featured, Homelessness, Housing, Research
During LGBTQ+ Pride Month it’s important not just to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, but also to fight for equality. In the U.S., LGBTQ+ people are more likely to experience homelessness than the general population. Studies suggest that LGBTQ+ people make up 20-40% of...
by guild | Apr 16, 2021 | Featured, Guild News, Homelessness, Housing, Program Highlights
In January 2021 we launched a new program: SOAR! SOAR stands for Supplemental Security Income/Social Security Disability Income, Outreach, Access, and Recovery. The program helps people who have a disability and are at risk for or currently homeless to apply for...
by guild | Mar 10, 2021 | Featured, Healthcare, Homelessness, Housing, Staff Blogs
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on homelessness and health. The reality is, when you’re homeless, you’re at a higher risk for developing health problems. Beyond the individual, the pandemic has also made it clear that community health directly impacts...
by guild | Feb 18, 2021 | Community, Featured, Homelessness
Have you ever wanted to help someone experiencing homelessness, but didn’t know how? We asked members of our staff who work with homeless individuals every day what we can do to help those experiencing homelessness. Corey, a Guild homeless outreach worker, and Anne,...
by guild | Jan 29, 2021 | Featured, Guild News, Homelessness
We are excited to announce the start of a new program at Guild called Operation OVER. Operation OVER stands for Offering Veterans Every Resource. The goal of our new program is to end veteran homelessness in Hennepin County, Minnesota. We know ending veteran...
by guild | Dec 3, 2020 | Featured, Homelessness, Housing, Research
The simple answer is this: there’s no singular reason a person becomes homeless. The complex answer is that it often can be caused by a combination of reasons that together leave an individual without housing. Homelessness is not an individual’s fault, nor do they...