education, resources, and advocacy
education, resources, and advocacy
Texas Homeless Network (THN) is a non-profit membership-based organization helping communities strategically plan to prevent and end homelessness. THN works to end homelessness in Texas by collaborating with all communities, large and small, across the state to build systems to achieve this goal. We coordinate local and national advocacy efforts, data collection and research, host an annual statewide conference, and serve as the host agency for the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care (CoC) where we assist in the coordination of programs and funding.
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The strength of our agency comes from our supporters – our donors, members, staff, volunteers, directors, and board. With your backing, we can build more robust programs, create enhanced member incentives, and provide more education opportunities for Texans. But most importantly, your donation supports our mission to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Texas. Along with your donation, our work is funded by:
Abilene’s Coordinated, Data-Driven Path to Ending Homelessness In Abilene, the city’s network of homelessness organizations is showing what’s possible when agencies work together: the city has achieved functional zero for veteran and chronic homelessness and reduced the number of individuals and families who return to homelessness. With guidance from the West Texas Homeless Network (WTHN)
Drawing on Experience, Driving Change: Kraig’s Journey at THN Kraig Blaize-Fiero’s connection to Texas Homeless Network began unexpectedly. As a teenager navigating homelessness and addiction, he learned firsthand how challenging it can be to find support. Years later, when he discovered THN through community service, he recognized immediately how meaningful the organization’s work could be
From Crisis to Comfort: How THN Helped a Family Rebuild When a mother of three was forced to leave her home because of a severe domestic violence situation, she fled across state lines with her children in search of safety, stability, and a fresh start. Their destination was not chosen at random. One of her
Honoring the Lives Lost: Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day 2024 This Saturday, December 21, is National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day—a date marking the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. As darkness extends its reach, we pause to remember those who tragically died while experiencing homelessness in 2024. This day is not just about mourning
Dismantling the Narrative of Homelessness as a Choice Homelessness is one of the most urgent and visible crises in the U.S. At the same time, homelessness is one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed crises. My work in housing and homelessness means that for those in my personal life, I am the expert on all
Unveiling the 2024 PIT Count: What We Learned About Homelessness in the TX BoS CoC By: Ava Paredes Every year in the last 10 nights of January, the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care (CoC) conducts our annual Point-In-Time (PIT) Count. While this count is a HUD-Mandated census, it also a crucial tool programs
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