“What Happened to You?”
How Trauma Informed Care Changed Oprah’s Life
“It comes down to the question of not, ‘What’s wrong with you? What’s wrong with that kid? Why is he behaving like that,’ to, ‘What happened to you,’ which is a very different question.” Oprah Winfrey recently discovered something MCCH … Read More
The 3 Key Benefits of Housing First
What qualifies someone to deserve a home? Should they be healthy? Mentally stable? Free from addiction? In the past, these were qualities that determined if someone was eligible for subsidized housing, and this exclusionary method left a lot of … Read More
5 Social Media Accounts Every Homelessness Activist Should Follow
As you saw in our last blog, there are several ways for absolutely anyone to be an activist. The quickest and easiest way to advocate for your favorite cause is through sharing information on social media and educating your friends … Read More
How to Be a Successful Advocate with Any Schedule
Only 25% of Americans volunteer. Are you one of them? Volunteering is a hands-on way to advocate for a charity or nonprofit, but not everyone has the time, energy, or resources. Thankfully, there are several ways to advocate for … Read More
Make the World a Better Place With These New Year’s Resolutions
As the year comes to an end, it’s time to look forward and decide: What are you going to accomplish in the next 12 months? We’ve received an enormous response from our community for our holiday gift drive, and we … Read More
4 Meaningful Traditions to Start This Year
Traditions, whether they be decades old or entirely new, are a vital part of the holidays. These rituals bring together family and friends to celebrate this special time of year. Many families enjoy holiday traditions like baking cookies, decorating … Read More
5 Fun Ways to Give Back as a Family this Holiday Season
Regardless of which winter holiday you celebrate, December is the busiest time of the year. Between juggling all the parties and presents, it can be easy to lose the true meaning of the holidays – the spirit of giving. … Read More
6 Surprising Reasons Why People Experiencing Homelessness Need Gift Cards for the Holidays
Giving the perfect holiday gift is so satisfying, which is why every year MCCH publishes a wish list for all of our clients. Generous people like you sign up to provide clothing, toys and household items, but there’s one … Read More
Read THIS Before You Donate| The Dignity in Donations
Imagine you have been living in a shelter for 6 months. Before that, you were living on the street for two years. Finally, you get the news for which you’ve been afraid to hope – your case manager has … Read More