National Coalition for the Homeless

CALIFORNIA: The state is intensifying efforts to remove RVs and oversized vehicles used as homes by many of the state’s homeless residents, The New York Times reported May 24. An estimated 34,000 people in California sleep in their vehicles nightly, with some advocates saying the actual number may be twice as high.

A new law in Los Angeles and Alameda counties allows authorities to swiftly demolish vehicles worth up to $4,000 if owners cannot move them without towing assistance, increasing the previous limit of $500.

Councilwoman Traci Park of Los Angeles’ 11th District has led towing sweeps targeting large encampments of RVs, which she describes as public health and safety hazards due to crime and unsanitary conditions. Some local businesses and residents support the removals and even hire private security to push RV dwellers off the streets, even when vehicles are legally parked.

Advocates and researchers argue the measures make life harder for those forced into vehicle residency amid California’s ongoing homelessness crisis.

Read the full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/california-homeless-cars-rvs.html
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Source: The New York Times

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WISCONSIN: A recent report by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service highlights growing concerns as more Milwaukee seniors face homelessness.

A yearlong study funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment, involving Community Advocates Public Policy Institute and the Medical College of Wisconsin, found that most homeless seniors are Black males aged 55 to 65, often experiencing homelessness for the first time due to income loss, family conflicts, or health issues.

Health care professionals and community leaders emphasize the need for better coordination among housing programs, improved access to resources, and more comprehensive support services tailored to older adults.

The study also reveals that stable housing is critical for managing seniors’ complex health needs, with experts calling for a unified housing system that focuses on prevention rather than emergency assistance. Despite challenges like insufficient affordable housing options and fragmented services, leaders remain hopeful that Milwaukee can lead national efforts to address senior homelessness more effectively.

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Source: Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

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NATIONAL: The Trump administration, through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), has proposed a rule that would require federally funded homeless shelters to house individuals based on their s*x assigned at birth rather than their gender identity.

As reported by The 19th, advocates warn the proposal could effectively bar many transgender people from accessing safe emergency shelter, increasing risks of discrimination, harassment, and violence.

The rule aligns with a 2025 executive order by President Trump defining s*x strictly as male or female at birth, reversing prior HUD protections that allowed transgender individuals to be housed according to their gender identity.

Critics argue the proposal institutionalizes discrimination, particularly given that LGBTQ+ youth make up a disproportionately high share of the unhoused population. The rule is currently in a 60-day public comment period before HUD issues a final decision.

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Source: The 19th News

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New York City faces ongoing challenges with homelessness despite policies requiring large housing developments to reserve apartments for people living in shelters, as reported by Gothamist. Many of these reserved units sit empty for months, with a median wait time of eight months last fiscal year.

To address this, Mayor Zohran Mamdani introduced the MATCH (Making Accelerated Transitions to Coordinated Housing) pilot program, which aims to expedite leasing by allowing developers to work directly with shelter providers and reduce bureaucratic delays. The program will begin in up to 10 new developments and include safeguards to ensure fairness.

This effort follows a 2019 law mandating that certain developments reserve at least 15% of units for homeless individuals. While over 3,700 households moved into such housing last year, delays have increased, prolonging shelter stays that now average over one year. Alongside MATCH, Mayor Mamdani will create a task force to address vacancies in supportive housing and improve access to permanent housing.

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Source: Gothamist

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📢 Conference scholarship applications are open!

We’re excited to offer scholarships to support the attendance of individuals with lived experience of homelessness at this year's National Lived Experience Leadership Conference.

Scholarships are limited, so apply by Monday, June 1st, at 8 PM EST to be considered!

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