Nan Roman

The most significant commonality was the knowledge that homelessness was a problem with a clear, concrete solution -- one that could be implemented with the right strategies, policies, and commitment.

For this short interview I asked Nan to sum up the report on State of Homelessness in America.

On this Veterans Day, as we unite to honor and thank our men and women who served, we must also share a deep dismay that some 100,000 of these veterans are homeless.

Every year, the National Alliance to End Homelessness hosts the National Conference on Ending Homelessness. Every year, advocates, practitioners, and service providers gather in the nation's capital to see what we've learned.

On June 22, the federal government released the first-ever, comprehensive federal plan to reduce the number of homeless people to zero. According to President Obama, "...ending homelessness in America must be a national priority."

Tonight, the homeless assistance community will gather to honor those who have been able to strive forward and lead in the face of economic turmoil at the 2010 National Alliance to End Homelessness Awards Ceremony.

What the 10-Year Plan did was introduce the ideas necessary for finally ending homelessness.

High unemployment and poverty are driving the number of homeless people up in many places. The Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program is intended to help.