Barbara Poppe Goes to Washington

by Shannon Moriarty · 2009-10-20 19:31:00 UTC
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U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness has named a new Executive Director. Barbara Poppe spent the last 14 years as the Director of the Community Shelter Board in Columbus, Ohio. Now, she will head to Washington, D.C. to coordinate the federal response to homelessness at a time when the need is greater than ever.

Poppe spent the past 14 years leading a nationally recognized nonprofit organization recognized for its innovation. The organization's permanent housing program has served as a model for cities across the country.

The National Alliance to End Homelessness was quick to the react to the news. Executive Director Nan Roman said in a statement, "Barbara Poppe has been a leader in the movement to end homelessness both in Columbus and nationally. Because of her brilliant and innovative work, thousands of people who were homeless now have a place to call home."

Poppe has her work cut out for her in Washington. Cities across the country are frantically working to use stimulus funds to meet the increasing need for homelessness assistance. At the same time, homeless services are experiencing a paradigm shift from providing shelter to a focus on prevention and permanent housing.

A hearty congratulations and best wishes to Barbara Poppe in her new post. We'll be watching, commenting, and rooting for you.

Shannon Moriarty has worked in various homeless shelters and service organizations around the country. She is a graduate student studying housing and urban policy at Tufts University.
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