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Why Street Homelessness in Madison County Deserves Our Attention
Did you know the official Point-in-Time count for Madison County in January 2024 recorded just 30 people living on the streets? But...
May 151 min read


Nine Tethered Technicians Complete Intensive Volunteer Training to Serve Local Communities
Hand Up Housing is proud to announce the successful wrap-up of our latest Tethered Technician (T3) training course, culminating in the...
May 22 min read


T3 Training Recap: Mental Health, Substance Use & Life-Saving Tools
This week’s Tethered Technician Team Member (T3) training session was nothing short of impactful. Our class dove into the overlap between...
Apr 171 min read


T3 Training Kicks Off with Strong First Session
We’re excited to share that our Tethered Technician Training (T3) program officially launched this week, with nine participants attending...
Apr 141 min read


Instructor Spotlight: Danielle Robinette & 2025 Projection Breakdown
This week, we’re honored to spotlight Danielle “Dani” Robinette, our Director of Community Services. With a Doctorate in sacred,...
Apr 32 min read


What is a Tethered Technician Team Member (T3)?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION A Tethered Technician’s main responsibility is to befriend and build trust with those living on the streets in our...
Mar 271 min read


Shaping Change in Madison County: Our Interview with Big Z Media 107.1 FM & RBGA's John Keller
Tune in to our interview with Big Z Media featuring RBGA's John Keller, where we dive into the mission of Hand Up Housing, discuss our...
Mar 241 min read


HUH Connect MadCo: Bridging the Gap to Housing
At Hand Up Housing (HUH), we recognize that securing stable, affordable housing can be a challenge—especially for individuals who face...
Mar 191 min read


2025 Tiny Build Partnership with Local High Schools
At Hand Up Housing, we believe in the power of education and hands-on experience to create lasting change. Our Tiny Build Partnership...
Mar 141 min read


Every Step Counts: Ending Street Homelessness Together
As we continue developing the Tethered Technician educational course, we want to take a moment to thank you for supporting our mission to...
Feb 242 min read


Thank you for Joining Us!
We want to take a moment to sincerely thank each of you who attended last week’s Homelessness Re-Examine Solutions for Madison County...
Feb 201 min read


A Special Thank You!
We had our first educational class and are THRILLED with our turnout! Hand Up Housing wants to help educate our community and lessen fear...
Nov 25, 20241 min read


Breaking the Myths of Homelessness: Lessons from San Fransicko
Michael Shellenberger’s book San Fransicko offers a fresh perspective on homelessness, challenging common assumptions and encouraging...
Nov 18, 20241 min read


A Fresh Perspective on Homelessness
This week, we’re excited to introduce San Fransicko, a thought-provoking book by Michael Shellenberger that explores the complex issues...
Nov 11, 20241 min read


The Cause of Homeless in the 1930s
The Great Depression October 24, 1929, known as “Black Thursday,” began the stock market crash that wiped out 90% of all stock values in...
Oct 28, 20241 min read


Why Street Homeless in Wealthy USA?
That question can’t be answered correctly without a historical understanding of poverty and homelessness in the United States. The Birth...
Oct 14, 20241 min read


Houseless and Homeless Can’t Be Stopped, Shelterless Can
Houselessness cannot be eliminated. We will always have natural disasters, accidents and human errors that destroy housing. Homelessness...
Oct 7, 20241 min read


Shelterlessness = Lack of Consistent Rational Thought
Shelterlessness occurs when individuals lacking inner resources reject assistance from relational and/or outside sources due to their...
Sep 30, 20241 min read


Homelessness = Calamity In Relational Resources
Homelessness is one type of fractured habitation that occurs when an individual's relational resources are absent, broken, lost, or...
Sep 17, 20241 min read


Houselessness = Diminished Material Resources
A lightning bolt tore through the Smiths' foundation, knocking them out of bed. The room instantly filled with smoke. As volunteer...
Sep 9, 20241 min read
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