# What Is Housing First, Anyway?

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Podcast: [KRFC From Here to Home](https://stenobird.com/podcast/krfc-from-here-to-home-7563680)
Published: 2026-01-19T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Learn what people mean when they use the phrase "housing first", as it relates to homelessness. Larry and David discuss the uses and abuses of this term, as well as the various programs or projects intended by this phrase. Among other topics, learn how housing people experiencing homelessness improves the quality of life for this segment of the population and saves money for the communities where they live.

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