June 18, 2020

Since our founding in 1989, HomeAid’s vision has been to be a vital force in building a future without homelessness.

Over the years HomeAid has held steadfast to our fundamental core values: inclusiveness, collaboration, and integrity. The one that resonates so clearly in recent weeks is that of inclusiveness and HomeAid’s leadership teams’ subsequent belief that every individual has worth and human dignity and deserves the basic provision of shelter as a necessity of life. Driven by this mission and core value, HomeAid commits itself to ending racial disparities in the homelessness sector, confronting structural racism in our nation, and expanding our work on housing inclusivity and human rights.

HomeAid is dedicated to these efforts through listening, continual learning, and action towards positive change, and pledges to prioritize resources in our work on racial equity and homelessness to help advance our field.

The path forward may not be easy, but it is clear – there is work to be done. HomeAid stands in solidarity with our colleagues dedicated to ending pervasive structural racism and discrimination in the United States. We commit to partnering, further collaborating, and having courageous conversations with individuals and organizations that are leading equity efforts.

Furthermore, HomeAid vows to continue to make the necessary investments in diversity, equity, and inclusivity training within our own organization and in the communities where we serve.

-Scott Larson | HomeAid America CEO