I work on ending homelessness in Concord, NH. Why? Because it gives meaning to my life. Working on this issue is a privilege. It is a gift really. Victor Frankl asserted that the key to surviving Auschwitz was having something yet to do with his life–something that gave his life meaning. This work on homelessnessContinue reading “It’s not about Justice, It’s about what’s Possible”
Tag Archives: Homelessness
Homeless (In)Stability System Performance
What is current performance of the Concord Housing (In)Stability System? The performance of the Concord Housing (In)Stability System can be described in a number of ways–outcomes for the beneficiaries of a system, effectiveness (user benefit), efficiency (ratio of output to inputs), stakeholder satisfaction, etc. The numbers are difficult to come by. And every estimate comesContinue reading “Homeless (In)Stability System Performance”
Is Ending Homelessness a Commons?
Why is ending homelessness in our community an example of a commons? There are many agencies, institutions and government departments in the Concord, NH community working on some facet of the prevention, service and resolution of homelessness. The diagram shows numerous purpose-driven groups working hard on one or more parts of the system–social services, publicContinue reading “Is Ending Homelessness a Commons?”
NH Collective Health Impact 