Tag Archives: McKinney-Vento Act

The Legacy of McKinney-Vento

Posted on July 31, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

This Sunday, July 22, marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, the first major federal legislation to address homelessness.  As I explained in my recent Huffington Post piece, it’s a bittersweet occasion. McKinney-Vento programs have helped millions … Continue reading →

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Law Center Hosts Event Marking 25th Anniversary of McKinney-Vento

Posted on July 31, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

Twenty-five years ago—on July 22, 1987—Congress passed the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. This landmark legislation provides federal funding for shelters and other services for people who are homeless. It also offered educational protections for children whose families do not have a … Continue reading →

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Law Center Welcomes Georgia Kazakis to Board of Directors

Posted on July 30, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

The Law Center is excited to announce the newest member of its board of directors, Georgia Kazakis. Ms. Kazakis is a partner at Covington and Burling, were she works primarily on insurance coverage disputes. She is also currently a managing … Continue reading →

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UPCOMING: 25th Anniversary of the McKinney-Vento Act

Posted on June 21, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

Dear Friends, On behalf of the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty, please accept our invitation to recognize with us the 25th Anniversary of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, as we consider “The State of Homelessness and Poverty in … Continue reading →

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Law Center Launches “All-In to End Homelessness” Campaign

Posted on April 16, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

On Thursday, April 12, the Law Center kicked off its “All-In to End Homelessness” campaign, in partnership with American University’s School of Communication. The campaign includes a solidarity drive, asking people to pledge to go “all-in” to end homelessness.  We … Continue reading →

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Time to Finish the Job

Posted on April 16, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

When I first came to Washington DC to organize a campaign for a federal response to homelessness, I never dreamt that, decades later, I’d still be fighting to end homelessness. In 1986, when I started going to Capitol Hill to … Continue reading →

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Go “All-In to End Homelessness” This Thursday!!

Posted on April 11, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

Join Us at American University in Washington, D.C. In partnership with American University, the Law Center will be sponsoring a rally this Thursday, from 12 – 4 pm, where you can make the Pledge to go “All-In to End Homelessness.” … Continue reading →

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Obama Administration’s Actions Called “Baffling” by Court

Posted on February 8, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

The Law Center’s won a big victory in its ongoing legal battle with the Obama Administration.  A federal court says the Administration has to turn over hundreds of documents in a case that may decide the future of an important … Continue reading →

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Looking Back & Ahead: The McKinney-Vento Act Turns 25

Posted on January 30, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

Dear Friends— Thank you for your support and involvement over the past year—and best wishes for 2012.  At the Law Center, we’re diving into important 2012 priorities and, after a year of transition, we’re welcoming new members to our team.  … Continue reading →

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Not a “Glee”ful Holiday for Many Students

Posted on December 8, 2010 by homelessnesslaw

Last night on the Christmas edition of the television show, “Glee,” the Glee Club decided to go caroling to raise money for presents for homeless students who participate in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program.  The episode revolves around the conflict … Continue reading →

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