#homeless

#homeless

City of Los Angeles altered, created documents, damaging credibility in a homeless property seizure case.

Miami will pay a $300,000 settlement to four people experiencing homelessness after their personal belongings were trashed by city workers during street cleanups.

As part of the settlement, the city has agreed to stop immediately discarding personal items swept off the sidewalk during cleanups and give individuals 90 days to recover their property.

New York City's program to treat mentally ill homeless people has not been operating effectively, according to an audit.

Fewer than a third of the people in the program regularly took their prescribed medications, and one in four never met with a psychiatrist or nurse.

Homeless individuals have high rates of COVID-19 reinfection, likely due to increased exposure in crowded settings and underlying health conditions.

Serological testing detected more COVID reinfections among homeless individuals than PCR and rapid antigen testing.

Religious freedom does not exempt churches from zoning laws

Church pastor facing criminal charges for allowing homeless people to take refuge in his church

The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether municipalities can prohibit homeless people from camping in public spaces when they have nowhere else to go.

The case involves civil ordinances in Grants Pass, Oregon, which were found to violate the Eighth Amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment.

The first 60-day eviction notices for migrant families staying in city shelters are starting to expire.

The eviction of families with children marks a shift in the city's policy on homelessness as Mayor Eric Adams grapples with a growing shelter population.

The city of Austin is making progress in preserving affordable housing and building new housing, but is far behind on its district-based goals for affordable housing and permanent supportive housing for the homeless.

The city's east side districts have added more housing stock than their west side counterparts, with District 4 leading in progress towards its housing goal.

A $6.38 billion bond measure on California's ballot in March would provide $2 billion to counties for building homes and converting buildings into housing for homeless residents.

The bond measure, known as Proposition 1, aims to address homelessness, addiction, and mental health by funding housing and treatment programs across the state.

If passed, counties would need to invest a portion of their Mental Health Services Act tax dollars in housing programs, with half of that money going towards the chronically homeless or those living in tents.

The city of Alameda will conduct a biannual Point-in-Time (PIT) count to survey homelessness in the city.

Volunteers will be asked to survey individuals sleeping outdoors and in unsheltered conditions.

Consider enrolling in CERT training to provide emergency assistance in a disaster.

Alameda is in need of more CERT volunteers.

Homelessness in the United States has increased by 12% since last year, with California having the highest number of homeless individuals.

The disconnect between income and housing costs is a major factor contributing to homelessness rates, particularly among low-income households.

Small businesses in NYC are hosting a Winter Coat Drive to help homeless New Yorkers stay warm.

Participants can donate a new or gently worn coat at any of the 15+ locations and receive a free item as a token of appreciation.