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Check out this fantastic new report and fact sheet from ChangeLab Solutions. "Understanding the Connections Between Children's Mental Health & Housing" provides an in depth analysis of how housing instability, neighborhood environment, and poor physical housing quality contributes to ADHD, TH, and negative mental health outcomes for children along with policy solutions and actionable steps we all can take to create equitable health outcomes in our communities. 🏠

173 family wishlists sponsored! Join us once again in making this a memorable holiday season for the families we serve. We're looking for additional sponsors to fulfill 127 more wishlists this holiday season. If that's you (!) email Hamilton Families' Events & Community Partnership manager, Elisa, at ebargetto@hamiltonfamilies.org. #HamiltonFamilies #HamFamSF #EndFamilyHomelessness #HousingFirst #CommunityStrong #HolidayGiftDrive #WinterWonderland

Such a beautiful day celebrating the generosity of our friends and neighbors at Foreign Cinema! A little over a month ago, the entire Foreign Cinema community celebrated their 25th year anniversary graciously donating the event proceeds to support families experiencing homelessness by selecting Hamilton Families as this year's beneficiary. Each year, over 700 families come through Hamilton Families' programs receiving hope, housing, community, and stability and we wouldn't be able to do this critical work without dedicated champions and donors like John, Gayle, and the entire Foreign Cinema Family. And this year, they raised $30,000 to directly impact the families we serve. From all of us at Hamilton Families, thank you, Foreign Cinema! #HamiltonFamilies #HamFamSF #EndFamilyHomelessness #HousingFirst #CommunityStrong #ThankYouThursday

November is Homelessness Awareness Month and we're sharing out some of our favorite books to better understand the issue of family homelessness. This week, check out "Homelessness is a Housing Problem" by Gregg Colburn and Clayton Page Aldern. This eye-opening book dives into the data behind homelessness across the U.S., showing that access to affordable housing—not personal circumstances—is the primary driver of homelessness. Colburn and Aldern challenge common misconceptions and emphasize how structural issues, like housing market dynamics, create the biggest barriers for families in need. It's a must-read for anyone committed to understanding and addressing homelessness at its core. Dive in, learn, and be inspired to make a difference! #HamiltonFamilies #HamFamSF #EndFamilyHomelessness #HousingFirst #CommunityStrong #HomelessnessAwarenessMonth #Books #GrowthMindset

Mark your calendars for #GivingTuesday on December 3rd, 2024 - the global day of generosity! Here’s how it all began: Started in 2012 in New York by the 92nd Street Y in partnership with the United Nations Foundation, Giving Tuesday was created to spark a global movement of generosity and kindness. After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday reminds us to give back, making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Since then, it’s grown into an international day of giving, celebrated by millions of people in over 80 countries! How to get involved: 🧡 Donate to a cause/charity you love 🧡 Volunteer or lend a helping hand 🧡 Spread the word and encourage others to give Make your plans for Giving Tuesday today and consider supporting Hamilton Families to help end family homelessness—Your generosity makes the difference! #HamiltonFamilies #HamFamSF #EndFamilyHomelessness #HousingFirst #CommunityStrong #GivingTuesday #GiveBack #GlobalGenerosity #MakeADifference

Today, we pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of our veterans. To those who have served and continue to serve, we say, "Thank you." Hamilton Families is proud to be the home of several veterans working to #EndFamilyHomelessness. Check out this quote from our very own Kathy Marsala, 10 year veteran of the Navy, sharing her thoughts on the extraordinary progress we've made to solve veteran homelessness in this country and how we can utilize similar strategies to solve family homelessness in our communities. #HamiltonFamilies #HamFamSF #EndFamilyHomelessness #HousingFirst #CommunityStrong #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2024

144 family wishlists sponsored!🎉Join us once again in making this a memorable holiday season for the families we serve. We're looking for additional sponsors to fulfill 156 more wishlists this holiday season. If that's you 😍 email Hamilton Families' Events & Community Partnership manager, Elisa, at ebargetto@hamiltonfamilies.org. ❄️🧡 #HamiltonFamilies #HamFamSF #EndFamilyHomelessness #HousingFirst #CommunityStrong #HolidayGiftDrive #WinterWonderland

November is Homelessness Awareness Month and we're sharing out some of our favorite books to better understand the issue of family homelessness. This week, check out "Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival & Hope in an American City" by Andrea Elliott. This powerful true life story follows the life of Dasani, a young girl navigating the challenges of poverty and housing insecurity in New York City. Through her journey, Elliott sheds light on the systemic barriers low-income families of color face, the strength they show, and the urgent need for change. Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the human side of this complex issue. Dive in, learn, and be inspired to make a difference! #HamiltonFamilies #HamFamSF #EndFamilyHomelessness #HousingFirst #CommunityStrong #HomelessnessAwarenessMonth #Books #GrowthMindset

STATEMENT FROM HAMILTON FAMILIES' CEO ON THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULT: Like many of you, I am saddened by the result of the Presidential Election. In a time when we had the opportunity to take a significant leap forward in our country for diversity and for inclusion, we once again demonstrated that America is not yet ready to move past the status quo. Regardless of who holds the highest office in the land, Hamilton Families remains firmly resolute and committed to doing the hard work of advancing housing and economic justice, racial equity, and creating pathways of social mobility for Black and Brown families who remain disproportionately impacted by poverty and family homelessness in our country. We will continue working with whomever holds office, and fiercely advocate when necessary, to protect our social safety net and to continue building a San Francisco Bay Area where families from all backgrounds can live here, plant their roots here, and thrive here. The work continues. Join us. In solidarity, Kyriell Noon CEO, Hamilton Families

It's 7:00am and voting polls are now open. Your vote has the power to create change. Every vote counts. Every ballot counts. Your voice matters. "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. Voting is knowing better." - Maya Angelou #HamiltonFamilies #HamFamSF #EndFamilyHomelessness #HousingFirst #CommunityStrong #ElectionDay2024 #EveryVoteCounts