NATIONAL COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, 20037-1033 United States

Mission Statement

The National Coalition for the Homeless is the oldest organization providing technical assistance and support to homeless led groups on the grassroots level. Our mission is to prevent and end homelessness while ensuring the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness are met and their civil rights protected.

About This Cause

NCH was founded in 1982 with the mission of ending homelessness. In 1987 we led the fight for the Stewart B. McKinney Act, helping to pass this landmark legislation which remains the primary federal response to homelessness. Two years later, NCH was one of four sponsors for the Housing Now March on Washington that brought over 250,000 people to DC. Since this early era of activism, NCH has held regional and national organizing conferences and mobilized hundreds of people who were currently or formerly homeless to act as keynote speakers and government witnesses. NCH was the first national organization to speak up about the issues of rural homelessness, homelessness among veterans, as well as preserving the voting and civil rights of people who are unhoused. Most recently we have helped support passage of Homeless Bills of Rights, run successful petition campaigns against efforts to criminalize homeless folks, and mounted national campaigns for youth shelter and housing vouchers.

NATIONAL COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS
2201 P St Nw
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia 20037-1033
United States
Phone 202-462-4822
Unique Identifier 521517415