Our systems change work
At People Serving People, we recognize that homelessness is a systemic issue that requires systemic solutions. While emergency shelter is essential and provides immediate relief, actual change happens when we address the root causes of family homelessness—racial inequities, educational and economic barriers, and policies that exclude rather than uplift.
To compel solutions and drive meaningful change so that no family faces impossible choices—e.g., between providing their children with medical care or food, or between being able to work without childcare and homelessness—People Serving People pursues systems change at all levels of government and other bodies that impact systems. We do this through:
- Public policy advocacy
- Our Homeless Education Collaborative
- Building a shelter coalition and partnership connections
- Thought leadership
