Search results with tag "Conference of mayors"
Mental Illness and Homelessness - National Coalition for ...
www.nationalhomeless.orgperformed by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, 25 cities were asked for the three largest causes of homelessness in their communities. Mental illness was the third largest cause of homelessness for single adults (mentioned by 48% of cities). For homeless families, mental illness was mentioned by 12% of cities as one of the top 3 causes of ...
WHY SHOULD GOVERNMENT SUPPORT THE ARTS?
nasaa-arts.orgNational Governors Association, the National Conference of State Legislatures, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the Education Commission of the States—have indentified the arts as part of a strong state policy portfolio. Business leaders, economists, property developers, tourism officials and community planners
Substance Abuse and Homelessness - National Coalition for ...
nationalhomeless.org• A 2014 survey by the United States Conference of Mayors asked 25 cities for their top three causes of homelessness and substance abuse and the lack of needed services was cited by 43% of cities, making it tied for the third leading cause. Policies Millions of Americans with substance abuse dependences, both housed and
Homelessness and Oral Health
www.mchoralhealth.orgEach year an estimated 2 million people in the United States lack access to a conventional dwelling or residence.3 ... support to 128 grantees in 48 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of ... U.S. Conference of Mayors. 1998.A Status Report on Hunger and Homelessness in America’s Cities.
Employment and Homelessness
www.nationalhomeless.orgMayors, 2005). In a number of cities not surveyed by the U.S. Conference of Mayors - as well as in many states - the percentage is even higher (National Coalition for the Homeless, 1997).
Afterschool Programs: Keeping Kids — and Communities — …
www.afterschoolalliance.orgThe U.S. Conference of Mayors 10-Point Plan recommends fully funding 21st Century Community Learning Centers and other afterschool programs. xvi • “We’re a rural area, so kids have little to do. ...