Rising rent or mortgage costs, foreclosure, loss of a job, or simply not having enough money to afford the high upfront costs of renting or buying are challenges that can force individuals and families into living conditions they would not choose otherwise.
America’s affordable housing crisis poses significant long-term risks to the stability and well-being of the lowest income residents—those with incomes at or below each community’s median household income.
A safe and stable home is the foundation for health, well-being and prosperity. Where one lives can determine whether they’re connected to quality jobs and schools, reliable transportation, and safe places for children to play and be active as they grow.
The unsheltered population includes people with behavioral health conditions; kids and young adults; pregnant individuals and families living in cars or tents; veterans without adequate support following military service, and older adults whose needs can no longer be met in shelters.
Up to 40,000 people without homes die every year in the U.S. At least 20 people experiencing homelessness die every single day in America, in cars, tents, shelters, and in the streets. Almost all of these deaths are preventable.
Source: National Health Care for the Homeless Council
These increasingly visible realities of homelessness can also stand in stark contrast to the reputation and desirability of your event destination.
Source: White House
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When you travel, every purchase you make generates tax revenue for a government that may make (or fail to make) policies that don’t align with your values. Giving to a local charity working towards the equity goals you care about can help balance the scale. What should you give? Based on ISHLT’s estimated spend per Leadership Meeting attendee and Florida’s state tax rate, SocialOffset suggested an offset contribution of $35 or more.
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