To: The United States House of Representatives and The United States Senate
End Homelessness - Housing First: Saving Lives, Saving Tax Dollars
Housing First is the most cost effective and humane way to end chronic homelessness in the United States. I support the expansion of HUD funding during the 2016 fiscal year to end homelessness through Housing First.
Why is this important?
We the citizens of the United States of America petition that funding for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development be expanded in the 2016 fiscal year with special consideration being given to Housing First Programs. Housing First is not only the most humane way to eliminate chronic homelessness in this country, it is also the most cost effective in the long run. For every 100,000 people housed through Housing First we can save $1.3 billion dollars according to the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. As voting constituents, we urge your implementation of this program to see our tax dollars used in the most efficient manner in the fight to eliminate homelessness. Housing First is the only program proven to both be cost effective and has the housing retention rates reflective of long-term success at getting people housed and keeping them housed. Let's end homelessness in America!