#homelessness

#homelessness

Participants of a San Jose homeless program are facing uncertainty as the temporary housing initiative is ending, and they have concerns about alternative options. [ more ]

San Jose embraces tiny homes to combat homelessness. [ more ]

San Jose activists rally against diverting affordable housing funds to shelters and homeless sweeps. [ more ]

San Jose faces a structural shortfall of $50 million, considering raiding affordable housing funds for homeless sheltering needs. [ more ]

San Jose struggles to track $300 million spent on homelessness, lacks clear goals, and faces inadequate transparency issues. [ more ]

Restrictions on homelessness near schools and RV parking approved in San José.

Focus on safety for students leads to new rules impacting homeless population. [ more ]

California mayors urge continued state funding for homelessness programs, highlighting the impact of HHAP and Prop. 1 in addressing the crisis. [ more ]

Proponents of the 'Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act' aim to increase penalties for drug and theft crimes without addressing homelessness and lack funding for housing or treatment beds. [ more ]

Over $3 billion will be used to build mental health centers, advancing Governor Newsom's homelessness and mental health strategy. [ more ]

Lawmakers in California are considering allowing sober housing facilities to operate under a Housing First framework to address homelessness. [ more ]

California Gov. Gavin Newsom sponsors bill to encourage cities to include homeless in housing plans. [ more ]

California to invest $3.3 billion in mental health treatment centers by July, part of a $6.4-billion plan to address mental health and homelessness crisis. [ more ]

Opposition to a planned homeless shelter in Gravesend highlighted by Southern Brooklyn politicians calling for a new approach in dealing with homelessness. [ more ]

The Supreme Court is hearing a case on homeless camping restrictions. [ more ]

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson donated $300,000 to support Community First! Village, aiding the fight against homelessness in Austin, Texas. [ more ]

Long Beach saw a decline in local homelessness after seven years, while Orange County's homeless population continued to grow. [ more ]

A charity tackling poverty and homelessness moved to a larger location after facing eviction, raising funds to secure a new premises and expand its services. [ more ]

Providence House provides crucial support to families facing homelessness in the midst of Brooklyn's gentrification. [ more ]

Establishing stable housing for homeless families with children is crucial for providing a sense of security and stability. [ more ]

Gov. DeSantis signed legislation to prevent homeless from sleeping in public spaces statewide.

Miami Beach tightened a law allowing arrest for public sleeping, aiming to provide services before enforcement. [ more ]

Support services for the homeless in San Francisco cost millions, even as numbers decrease. [ more ]

The case City of Grants Pass v. Johnson could criminalize homelessness by making it illegal to sleep outside when there are no other options. [ more ]

Governor Newson's promise of 1,200 tiny homes for the homeless faces delays and changes in project parameters. [ more ]

Solving mental health and homelessness crisis is a priority for Governor Newsom, with fast-tracked funding to Prop 1 to expand services and support vulnerable populations. [ more ]

Governor Newsom plans to hold cities accountable for homelessness spending. [ more ]

Governor Newsom announces plans to hold cities accountable for reducing homelessness by overseeing funds usage. [ more ]

Public health officials are investigating a hepatitis A outbreak among the homeless population in Los Angeles County. [ more ]

Homeless women in the UK face severe challenges accessing period products and clean facilities, resorting to unhygienic methods during menstruation.

The study emphasizes the need for private, safe, and clean locations for managing menstruation, along with access to laundry facilities for homeless women. [ more ]

Homelessness is a public health issue with increased death rates.

Data on homeless mortality can drive positive policy changes. [ more ]

The homeless repeat offender stabbed a tourist near Times Square, charged with felony assault and weapon possession. [ more ]

Governor Newsom taps Caltrans to clear homeless camps near freeways in Oakland.

Partnership between Caltrans and Oakland City Council aims to address homelessness and safety near highways. [ more ]

Despite efforts, children and families are still living in homeless conditions on Skid Row in Los Angeles. [ more ]

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass urges financial support from private sector to combat homelessness. [ more ]

Efforts to tackle homelessness in Los Angeles under Mayor Karen Bass have shown progress, with cleaner streets and fewer tents in places like Venice Beach.

The flagship program Inside Safe, providing motel rooms for homeless residents, is facing sustainability challenges due to budget constraints, leaving many in limbo until they secure permanent housing. [ more ]

TikTok faces potential ban in the U.S. if ByteDance doesn't sell it within a year.

Important Supreme Court case on homelessness and punishments for sleeping outside without shelter. [ more ]

California is starting to collect data on the number of homeless deaths.

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case that could limit access to the abortion pill. [ more ]

Providing housing without enforcing sobriety may increase risk of relapse for residents trying to maintain sobriety. [ more ]

Marshalling Yard shelter may receive extension to increase success in moving inhabitants to stable housing [ more ]

Travis County allocates $7.2 million for supportive housing development for homeless and survivors of violence

SAFE Alliance to offer trauma-informed supportive services at the Lancaster complex. [ more ]

Barnet Council ordered to pay 600 in compensation for significant delays in placing man in suitable accommodation. [ more ]

Enfield Council paid a family £6,000 compensation for staying in emergency B&B accommodation 30 weeks longer than regulations allow. [ more ]

San Jose Mayor plans $30 million expansion of emergency interim housing site Rue Ferrari.

Funding includes federal, state, and local sources to support the housing project and meet increasing operating costs. [ more ]

Surveillance footage shows a woman starting the fire in the alleyway before spreading it to the church.

Firefighters arrived quickly and prevented the flames from spreading too far due to rain stopping the fire. [ more ]