ONE NIGHT IN JANUARY:
COUNTING THE COST OF HOMELESSNESS
Why do we have millions of Americans experiencing homelessness in the wealthiest and most powerful country? “One Night in January: Counting the Cost of Homelessness,” is a feature length documentary film that examines the causes of homelessness and the cultural, social, and financial impact on society.
ADVOCACY WORK
NASHVILLE HOMELESS UNDERGROUND
Howard is the co-founder of the Nashville Homeless Underground, launched in 2013 with several others passionate about the pilot of people living on the street.
HOMELESS MEMORIAL
Every year Nashvillian’s come together to remember people who lived unhoused and died on the streets of Nashville. The event is led by Howard and many others who support the living unhoused community.
PUBLISHED ARTICLES
HOMELESS UNDERGROUND CHALLENGE TO MAYOR MEGAN BARRY
July 4, 2017
Our mayor wants a change by urging neighbors to say: “Yes, in my backyard." I embrace this idea as I am an advocate for social justice and for issues surrounding homelessness and poverty.
After all, we are known as the Volunteer State and living in the capital city, we should set the example.
MAYOR BARRY: TEAR DOWN THIS WALL
Dec. 10, 2016
Why is it always that something has to happen — a tragedy — before a change is made? You can look at the news and the weatherman says, "It's 32 degrees, bring your plants and animals in because they'll freeze," but "Leave the homeless outside until it reaches 25 degrees, and emergency shelters will be provided."
NASHVILLE’S BOOM PRICES OUT LOW-INCOME, MIDDLE CLASS RESIDENTS
March 29, 2015
“They spent $600 million on the convention center. Do you know how many houses could be built for that?” said Howard Allen Jr., a housing advocate who is homeless. “We’ve got businesses homing here. They’re not paying taxes …They’re building all kinds of condos. But it’s getting worse every day for the homeless.”