The homelessness services sector is facing a quiet but urgent crisis. Not only for people experiencing homelessness, but also for the frontline workforce facing unmanageable caseloads, burnout, and fragmentation. This op-ed introduces HPRI’s new framework for flourishing, a person-centered approach built on collaboration, accountability, innovation, trust, and mindfulness. These aren’t abstract values—they’re deeply practical.
As part of this effort, on September 11, 2025, HPRI will host the first USC Flourishing and Empowerment Summit, asking: What would it take for everyone in the homelessness response system to flourish?