Julie Silas
julescal.bsky.social
Julie Silas
@julescal.bsky.social
Work to prevent and end homelessness. Focus at the cross-sector of health and homeless systems of care. Some thoughts about data sharing. Avid reader
Judge grants TRO for plaintiff Continuums of Care (aka homeless system of care). Brought by a # of counties that reject EO-type grant conditions. Judge says conditions imposed by HUD are likely to exceed its authority, violate the constitution, and are not closely related to the purposes of grants.
May 7, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I am advocating for due process for Abrego Garcia
April 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We are all facing so much uncertainty these days. Homebase has produced a series of tools to help homeless systems of care, Continuums of Care, and providers prepare their organizations, staff, and clients in uncertain times.

Find the full set of tools here: lnkd.in/gU5HskEN
April 9, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Our recent report series dives into the impacts, challenges, & opportunities of two critical state initiatives aimed at improving health and housing outcomes. Report series here: www.linkedin.com/safety/go?ur...

Webinar on 4/29 9 am pac/12 pm eat - register here: www.linkedin.com/safety/go?ur...
April 2, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Reposted by Julie Silas
NLIHC released today its annual report, "The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes." The report finds that the lowest-income renters in the U.S. face a shortage of 7.1 million affordable and available rental homes.

Download "The Gap:" https://nlihc.org/gap

Key insights 🧵
March 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Reposted by Julie Silas
Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid program, is very popular regardless of party lines.
www.kpbs.org/news/health/...
March 8, 2025 at 4:39 AM
California folks - join us for this important webinar to better understand rules for keeping Medi-Cal when moving to a new county. March 19th 2-3:30 pacific. Registration in link

homebaseccc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
March 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Reposted by Julie Silas
Last night we filed a NEW motion and declaration in our case of NCN v OMB. We're asking the judge to clarify that Continuum of Care (CoC) grants that’ve been awarded are covered under the court’s Preliminary Injunction preventing the administration from implementing broad federal funding freezes.
March 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
My organization is one of the eight whose contracts were summarily cancelled by DOGE talkingpointsmemo.com/news/doge-ci...
DOGE Cites ‘DEI,’ LinkedIn Profiles It Doesn’t Like In Killing Off HUD Contracts
DOGE is moving to cancel all awards for some Housing and Urban...
talkingpointsmemo.com
February 26, 2025 at 11:11 PM
State Attorneys General on it - federal judge not buying it www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump ordered by judge to immediately restore frozen funding
John McConnell says administration had defied earlier order to resume disbursement of billions of dollars
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Now that’s what I’m talking about… the last line, especially. If only Congress would use their voices to do the same www.nytimes.com/2025/01/29/u...
Federal Judge Says He Will Block Trump’s Attempt to Defund ‘Woke’
“I’m worried about the effect to the people,” said the federal judge about disruptions to federal grants that sent shock waves across the country.
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Isn’t this a separation of powers issue? How can he withhold $$trillions from nonprofits for legislative programs - VA, HUD?
January 28, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The impact is far reaching! Where is the media on this? Come on! 3 trillion $$ frozen for weeks from non profits who are the safety net … oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...
Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit, Seeks Immediate Court Order to Block Sweeping OMB Directive Freezing up to $3 Trillion in Vital Federal Funding
New OMB directive would pause funding for disaster recovery, as well as public health, education, and public safety programs SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with New Yo...
oag.ca.gov
January 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM
If you have not seen this list yet…
These are the good guys supporting DEI. Reward them with your business.

Costco
Meijer
Kroger
Giant Grocery
Ben & Jerry’s
Ulta, Macy’s
Old Navy
Nordstrom’s
TJ Maxx
GoTo Foods ( Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon…)
Dollar Tree
Walgreens
Wegmans
January 26, 2025 at 7:57 AM