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Faces of Homelessness - The eCourse

Faces of Homelessness is a national education and awareness initiative that addresses the realities of homelessness. This five-module course explores the social, political, legal, and personal issues associated with poverty and homelessness in America.

Produced in Key West, Florida by a team of AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers, this project is designed for use in high schools and colleges across the country.

OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE

  • to increase public awareness of the facts surrounding homelessness in America, and,
  • to explore ways we can make a difference in the lives of our neighbors who are in the least fortunate of situations.

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Reality Check – module 1
The Faces – module 2
Social Justice – module 3
Real Life – module 4
Change Happens – module 5
Resources

Resource Links:

Homelessness Factsheets - The National Coalition for the Homeless publishes fact sheets on various aspects of homelessness. Each sheet summarizes facts and issues and contains a list of recommended reading for further research.

Opening Doors 2010 (United States Interagency Council on Homelessness) - Opening Doors is the nation’s first comprehensive strategy to prevent and end homelessness.  

Hate Crimes Against The Homeless - America’s Growing Tide of Violence

Homes Not Handcuffs: The Criminalization of Homelessness in U.S. Cities - Including a list of America's meanest cities.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Homelessness Resources - If you are homeless yourself and need help or if you want to learn more about homelessness and how you can help, we have information for you.

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About


The Faces of Homelessness eCourse was produced in Key West, Florida in association with the National Coalition for the Homeless and the Southernmost Homeless Assistance League. Funding for this project was provided by AmeriCorps VISTA.


Course development team:


Tala Dutson

Jessica Johns

Kevin May

Michelle Meck

Patricia Nelson

Chad Wojnar


For more information:


National Coalition for the Homeless (nationalhomeless.org)

Southernmost Homeless Assistance League (shal.cc)

AmeriCorps VISTA (americorps.gov)