In Greece, the welfare state has often addressed homelessness in a fragmented manner. Nevertheless, significant steps forward are already being made. National Housing-led programs such as "Stegasi kai Ergasia" practically confirm that when holistic policies are implemented, combining autonomous housing with rent coverage, the provision of household goods and systematic employment support, exiting homelessness becomes an achievable reality.

As the FEANTSA report on Housing Exclusion in Europe clearly points out, we are currently in the midst of a pan-European housing crisis. For Greece, transitioning from short-term temporary shelter solutions to permanent, national policies centered around Housing First is not just an alternative option. It is an imperative need for creating a sustainable and inclusive society.

Here is a brief one-pager explaining Emfasis’s journey regarding Housing First.