Homelessness is first and foremost a housing problem. LexEnd Homelessness believes that housing is the solution to ending and preventing homelessness. To achieve this, LEH and its Continuum of Care providers take a “Housing First” approach–which is proven to be effective, comprehensive and sustainable.
Month: September 2021
Paul’s Story: I Don’t Want to Have to Start Over Again
Paul McIntosh is about to be evicted from his apartment, even though he has never been late on rent. This is utterly devastating news for Paul because he’s experienced homelessness in the past. He’s unsure how he’ll manage his eviction given his mental and physical health conditions, yet he’s sure that with his faith and… Continue reading Paul’s Story: I Don’t Want to Have to Start Over Again
The Economics of Homelessness
While homelessness can be viewed as a social issue, there are also clear economic factors that contribute to the problem. As an economic problem, it demands an economic solution.
Read the “The Economics of Homelessness” thought piece to learn more about the way economics contributes to people being unhoused and why ending homelessness is an economic benefit to the community. This article introduces Lex End Homelessness (LEH)’s donation campaign to raise funds to end homelessness.
Dena’s Story: A Survivor’s Search for Security
Dena Vincent is a forty-seven year old single mother, a survivor of domestic abuse, an addict in recovery, and as of April 2021, experiencing homelessness. Dena was born in Lexington but grew up in Nicholasville, Kentucky. She moved back to Lexington as an adult, but an abusive relationship catalyzed her addiction to drugs and alcohol.… Continue reading Dena’s Story: A Survivor’s Search for Security