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HandHWeek

  1. Tireless advocate @diane_hearus asks, do we treat people who are homeless as people, or pigeons? ow.ly/8ZQpv
  2. Homeless Person's Memorial Day is just a few weeks away (Dec. 21st). How will you remember? ow.ly/7Lf3R #HomelessMemorial
  3. $25k would support our Homeless Challenge and Speakers' Bureau projects for a year! We're 1/3 there, vote today! bit.ly/uVuB1z
  4. @HandHWeek officially ends tomorrow, but awareness happens all year round. Read more about H&H Week on the NCH blog: ow.ly/7yrjQ
  5. Why do we hold @HandHWeek? A 7% increase in laws prohibiting “camping”, while need for shelter goes unmet: ow.ly/7yrwm
  6. Why do we need to raise awareness? Because over 3.5 million people are homeless each year, and it could happen to you: ow.ly/7yr8e
  7. RT @studentresolve: Congrats to @NMPIRG_Students for their successful @HandHWeek ow.ly/7yrdl
  8. #1 cause of homelessness = lack of affordable housing. Consider voting to Bring America Home during this @HandHWeek: bit.ly/uVuB1z
  9. Good Morning! Start this H&H week morning by voting for NCH to win $25K to help our homeless sisters and brothers!! ow.ly/7wGNl
  10. Good Morning! Start this H&H week morning by clicking to help NCH win $25K to help our homeless sisters & brothers!! ow.ly/7vYLE
  11. Want to help the National Coalition for the Homeless win $25,000? Have 5 seconds to spare? Vote for us here ow.ly/7vuzN
  12. Any cool events planned in your area for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week? Let us know!!
  13. Educate: Visit our website ow.ly/7vsNE to learn more about homelessness or schedule a "Faces of Homelessness" panel in your area
  14. Reach out: Volunteer your time at a shelter or food pantry. You can find your local homeless service organization here ow.ly/7vrRO
  15. Advocate: Get connected with a local or state coalition. Find the closest one to you here ow.ly/7vr6x
  16. Contribute: Donate clothes and food to your local shelter or help us continue our work by voting for us to win $25,000 ow.ly/7vqaY
  17. What can you do to help to end homelessness during H&H week? Just C.A.R.E! Contribute, Advocate, Reach out, and Educate!
  18. Just one click could help win $25,000 for NCH! Please vote! bit.ly/uVuB1z #chasegiving
  19. Great editorial about H&H week! How are you raising awareness in your community? ow.ly/7ujGy
  20. Did you know that a lack of health insurance is one of the forgotten causes of homelessness? Find out more! ow.ly/7uiHm