Memorial Blanket Success!
The December 21 event to call attention to the millions of children and adults who experience homelessness, and the countless people who die on the streets exceeded our wildest expectations! HEAR US website Memorial Blanket coverage. Also, see pictures, video, articles at MemorialBlanket.org
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HEAR US board member Pat Van Doren honored by Congress!
Pat was recognized for her 3 decades of advocacy work to help families and adults experiencing homelessness. See more of Pat's work.
  (Left) Pat surrounded by HEAR US board members Maria Wilson, Barb Schneider, Diane Nilan, Rosie Robbs (missing Marilyn McGowan and Helen Jilek, OSB) (Center) Proclamation entered into the Congressional Records by Congressman Bill Foster. (Right) Congressman Bill Foster (IL, 11-D) congratulates Pat. The November 12th event was held at Heritage Woods, Bolingbrook, IL, and attended by family, friends, and neighbors.
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Idaho Schools: Lifesaving Connection (1/22) 4 women share their families' struggles and accomplishments, pointing to the importance of school support (18:30)
Families Experiencing Housing Instability in Idaho ID mothers share what school support meant to their families (6:50)
These women offer deep, heartfelt insights about the agonies of housing instability and the impact of support from their children's school communities. Invaluable lessons for all audiences. Perfect McKinney-Vento training tools.
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Not Homeless Enough (8/21)

The agony of parents with no viable options (video 10 min)
Dane County, Wisconsin, with the capital seat Madison, has hundreds of families who have lost housing and have nowhere to go. Four parents share their observations and experiences of being "not homeless enough." >VIDEO LINK > Wisconsin State Journal story 8-8-21
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