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Western New York Can Only House 1 in 5 People Experiencing Homelessness As Numbers Reach Record Highs. The Homeless Alliance of WNY Is Working to Change That.

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2026 POINT-IN-TIME REPORT BUFFALO, NY—Every year, more than 7,000 adults, teenagers, and children experience homelessness across Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, and Wyoming counties. Yet, the regional system built to help them can support only one in five people in need of housing. That means families, veterans, and older adults are searching for housing every single … Continued

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Continuum Chronicle – Spring 2026 Edition

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The Spring Edition of Continuum Chronicles captures the growing momentum across Western New York! This issue highlights major housing investments, lifesaving winter initiatives, and the powerful nonprofit partnerships working together to support neighbors experiencing homelessness. From community collaboration to creative fundraising efforts — even touchdowns on the field — the work happening across the region … Continued

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The Homeless Alliance joins statewide advocacy effort at SHNNY’s Capitol Lobby Day

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PHOTO GALLERY ALBANY – Advocates from across New York State, including multiple representatives from the Homeless Alliance of Western New York, gathered at the State Capitol on Thursday for the Supportive Housing Network of New York’s 2026 State Lobby Day to advocate for budgetary and legislative priorities to advance supportive housing. The day created an … Continued

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Homeless Alliance of Western New York Joins Forces with the Supportive Housing Network of New York

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BUFFALO –  The Supportive Housing Network of New York, the state’s leading membership organization and largest supportive housing, and membership and advocacy organization in the nation — representing over 200 non-profit organizations and more than 64,000 supportive housing units statewide — has officially welcomed the Homeless Alliance of Western New York as the newest member … Continued

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Point-In-Time (PIT) Count Scheduled for January 22-23, 2026

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2026 PIT FLYER | 2026 PIT AMAZON DONATION WISHLIST BUFFALO – The Homeless Alliance of Western New York, in collaboration with emergency shelters, outreach teams, community organizations and volunteers across Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties, will conduct the annual Point-In-Time (PIT) Count beginning the evening of January 22 and running for a continuous … Continued

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Homeless Alliance Celebrates 20 Years and Honors Pillars of Homeless Service Award Winners at 20th Anniversary Luncheon

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PHOTO GALLERY | DIGITAL PROGRAM | AWARD WINNERS BUFFALO – More than 350 community members gathered on Friday, December 5 at Samuel’s Grande Manor in Williamsville as the Homeless Alliance of Western New York celebrated its 20th anniversary and recognized long-serving leaders in the region’s homelessness response system. A highlight of the afternoon was the … Continued

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Continuum Chronicle 2025 – Thanksgiving and Holiday Edition

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We know this time of year can be tough for people who are experiencing homelessness throughout Western New York. During tough times, it is a reassuring reminder that there are people all over our community who have your back. This edition of the Continuum Chronicle newsletter is to highlight these holiday resources from Thanksgiving and … Continued

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Continuum Chronicle 2025 – Fall 2025 Edition

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Welcome to our community newsletter!! We are very excited to showcase some of the incredible work and resources within and beyond our Continuum of Care. In this edition hear directly from our executive director Kexin Ma, celebrate new housing projects breaking ground throughout Western New York, get a head start on Holiday resources and much … Continued

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Homeless Alliance of WNY hosts first-ever Supporting Older Adults National Panel in organization history

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NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESS PRESENTATION | HAWNY PRESENTATION   BUFFALO – It was a history-making day for the Homeless Alliance of Western New York as the organization hosted its first-ever Supporting Older Adults National Panel that was headlined by keynote speaker Dr. Yolanda Stevens of the National Alliance to End Homelessness this past Thursday, … Continued

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