{"id":41095,"date":"2025-11-17T13:19:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T18:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/?p=41095"},"modified":"2025-11-17T13:19:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T18:19:55","slug":"campaign-challenges-myths-to-promote-fact-based-understanding-of-homelessness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/2025\/11\/campaign-challenges-myths-to-promote-fact-based-understanding-of-homelessness\/","title":{"rendered":"Campaign Challenges Myths To Promote Fact-Based Understanding Of Homelessness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Saratoga\u2013North Country Continuum of Care (SNCCoC) has launched \u201cMyths Hurt. Facts Help.\u201d to combat stigma around homelessness and elevate data-driven solutions across Saratoga, Warren, Washington and Hamilton counties.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo effectively address homelessness, we must begin with facts,\u201d state SNCCoC Co-Chairs Lindsey Connors and Amber Beaudet. \u201cWhen stakeholders and the public have access to accurate, transparent data, they can support strategies that work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis campaign aims to shift the narrative from blame to understanding, from isolation to inclusion,\u201d said Joan Spector, MST, lead of the SNCCoC Planning Team.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><span class=\"\"><b><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"s2\"><!--more--><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>Over three months, the campaign will circulate on social and community channels, pairing common myths with fact-based responses and inviting partners to share content.<\/p>\n<p>For resources, contact Joan at &#106;&#x73;&#112;&#x65;&#99;&#x74;o&#x72;&#64;&#x63;a&#114;&#x65;&#115;&#x6e;&#121;&#x2e;&#111;&#x72;g or visit endhomelessnesssaratoga.org. 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