Raising Awareness

Films, books, presentations, and advocacy helping communities better understand family homelessness.

HEAR US raises awareness through videos, books, presentations, and advocacy efforts that help communities better understand family homelessness. Through powerful documentaries based on the stories of families and youth, educational publications for children and adults, inspiring presentations tailored to different audiences, and ongoing advocacy through media, blogs, and public outreach, HEAR US works to bring greater visibility and understanding to this often unseen issue.

Why it is so important

Olga sons

Schools need quality materials to help staff identify students experiencing homelessness and understand what challenges students face.

Ayden morning

Communities need to better understand the scope of homelessness in their midst to better serve this often invisible and misunderstood population.

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Media need to understand homelessness from the perspective of families and youth experiencing homelessness to better represent this issue. 

Homeless speaker

Elected officals and agency personnel need to understand what families and youth experience and need to better serve this forgotten constituency. 

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Join our community. Since 2005, HEAR US has shared award-winning resources and information to support children, teens, and families facing homelessness. Sign up to stay informed and make an impact.

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Whether you’ve followed HEAR US since 2005 or are just discovering our work, thank you for being here. Your support helps us continue giving visibility and voice to children and families experiencing homelessness.

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