Invisible People

There is a strong link between public perceptions of homelessness and the impact on policy changes. Often, people tend to blame those experiencing homelessness rather than acknowledging the underlying issues such as the lack of affordable housing, job opportunities, fair wages, and various other factors that can lead someone to become homeless. This misunderstanding perpetuates a harmful cycle that prevents us from tackling the true causes of homelessness. We envision a world where everyone has a safe and secure home. Every day, we strive to combat homelessness by putting a face to the issue and educating the public about the systemic problems that contribute to it. Through storytelling, informative content, news coverage, and activism, we are reshaping the conversation surrounding homelessness. This effort is not just talk. Our innovative educational materials reach over a billion people worldwide each year. The authentic and raw stories we share about homelessness break down stereotypes, draw attention, and inspire a call-to-action that is being embraced by governments, major companies, nonprofit groups, and everyday individuals like you. Yet, there is still much work to be done. Homelessness remains one of the most pressing social challenges we face today, and its impact will only increase if we don’t take steps to address it now. Action is needed today. We encourage you to watch our stories, share them, and educate yourself about homelessness. Stay informed with the latest news on this issue, and take steps to support your community. One person’s efforts can make a significant difference. Invisible People is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to raising awareness about homelessness through creative storytelling, news reporting, and advocacy. Since our inception in 2008, we have become a leader and trusted source for inspiring action and fostering discussions around poverty in North America and the United Kingdom.

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Housing Loss Linked To Increased Mental Illness In Children

1 week ago | invisiblepeople.tv | Jocelyn Figueroa

Research Shows the Threat of Housing Loss Leads to Anxiety and Depression in Kids, Making Eviction a Public Health EmergencyEviction and housing loss are among the most traumatic experiences a person can endure. Shelter is a fundamental human need—without it, safety, health, and stability are at risk. The sudden threat of eviction brings intense stress and uncertainty. Now imagine what that experience feels like through the eyes of a child whose family is facing the loss of their home.
Silicon Valley Considers Arresting People Who Refuse Shelter

2 weeks ago | invisiblepeople.tv | Kayla Robbins |San Jose

San Jose’s ‘Responsibility to Shelter’ Plan Raises Serious Concerns About Criminalization and CoercionSan Jose, California, home to many of the nation’s richest and poorest residents alike, is considering a new law that would allow homeless people to be arrested if they refuse an offer of shelter – because that makes sense. Under the proposal, if a person declines an offer of shelter three times within an 18-month period, they could be subject to arrest.
Legal Challenges Push Back Against Anti-Homeless Sweeps

3 weeks ago | invisiblepeople.tv | Kayla Robbins

Despite the Supreme Court Ruling, Cities Trying to Criminalize Homelessness Are Facing Legal RoadblocksMere months after the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Grants Pass case, lower courts are pushing back against the decision. While that may be quite speedy in the legal world, in the real world, those intervening months have been full of suffering for many unhoused people living under leaders who saw the Grants Pass decision as a green light to go ahead and sweep people with absolute impunity.
A Model Every State Should Follow

3 weeks ago | invisiblepeople.tv | Jocelyn Figueroa

Education Shouldn’t Depend on Housing. Idaho’s Program Sets a New Standard for Equity in Higher EdI became homeless while I was in college, and one of my biggest regrets is missing out on the “typical” college experience. I never joined clubs or participated in campus events—not because I wasn’t interested, but because I couldn’t afford the time. Every morning, I worked to make ends meet before heading to evening classes, leaving little room for anything else.
'Cruelty Is Truly His Goal.' Trump Attacks USICH

1 month ago | invisiblepeople.tv | Robert Davis

Dismantling USICH Comes as Homelessness Soars—Experts Warn of Devastating Consequences for Vulnerable CommunitiesAdvocates are sounding the alarm over President Donald Trump’s executive order to close the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, the only federal agency responsible for coordinating homelessness response programs nationwide. The move to close the agency is part of Trump’s broader efforts to shrink the size of the federal government through executive fiat.
Code Blue Policies Should Be The Bare Minimum

1 month ago | invisiblepeople.tv | Jocelyn Figueroa

Cold Exposure Is Deadly for Unsheltered Homeless PeopleDuring frigid Philadelphia winters, hospital emergency departments see homeless Philadelphians for a variety of cold-related injuries daily. From frostnip to full-blown hypothermia, homeless patients flood emergency rooms. Many die each year. Last winter, at least 12 homeless people died from cold-related illnesses such as hypothermia. The year before, more than 24 homeless people died.
Camp Resolution’s Betrayal: A Hard-Won Victory, Stolen Overnight

1 month ago | invisiblepeople.tv | Kayla Robbins

The Self-Governed Encampment That Won a Historic Lease in Sacramento Has Been Dismantled—Another Broken Promise to Unhoused PeopleYou may remember Camp Resolution from our earlier coverage of its inspiring story of standing up to the city of Sacramento and winning a historic lease on the land they occupied.
How Cities Are Fighting-and Winning-Against Unsheltered Homelessness

1 month ago | invisiblepeople.tv | Robert Davis

Despite Rising Homelessness, Cities Nationwide Are Taking Bold Steps to Provide Housing, Services, and StabilityThe rapid rise of unsheltered homelessness in America over the last couple of years has prompted a lot of complex discussions about how to address it. However, experts say lasting solutions to the issue may be closer than we think. Since 2019, unsheltered homelessness has increased by nearly 30%, up to nearly 242,000 people.
Residents Push For A 'No-Return Zone' In San Jose

1 month ago | invisiblepeople.tv | Kayla Robbins |San Jose

Unpacking the NIMBY Tactics Behind Sweeping Homeless Encampments from Public SpacesAn organized group of residents in a neighborhood of San Jose, California have met with the mayor to request not only that encampments be swept from their area, but also that the city enforce a no-return zone for those homeless people who will be displaced (and presumably any others who happen to be passing through.)The mayor’s office seems amenable to the idea.
How To Measure Success For Homeless Services Partnerships

1 month ago | invisiblepeople.tv | Robert Davis

Discovering How Collaborative Efforts Transform Lives and CommunitiesSolving homelessness is difficult for nonprofits and governments to accomplish on their own. There are a lot of factors that need to be balanced at once, including individual histories of trauma, local housing market issues, and the availability of resources. That is why many organizations form partnerships with one another.