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Marbut Tapped to Head U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness
ADAPTED FROM JOHN ASHMEN’S FACEBOOK POST, DECEMBER 11, 2019 I had breakfast this morning with our friend, Robert Marbut, tapped a week ago by President Trump...
Homelessness Decreases in U.S.
More than 550,000 people in the United States are homeless—a solid .17 percent of the entire population. However, the homeless situation was worse 10 years ago. According...
Fighting Opioid Addiction by Tackling Loneliness
Social isolation isn't just bad for your mood, it can be bad for your health too. Rachel Wurzman, a neuroscientist, says it also contributes to opioid addiction...
Hope in the Darkness
by Matt Stanford Since its very beginning, the Church at large has been a key player in social justice movements to serve and comfort the “least of...
USICH Important Update – Seasonal Flu and COVID-19
In an email dated July 16, 2020, USICH made several strong recommendations related to planning for the upcoming flu season. The need for the 2020-21 seasonal flu...
2020 Wildfires Threaten California Members
Several of our member organizations have notified us of the challenges they face from the numerous wildfires raging around the country, especially in the western states, including...