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London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Shoplifters aren't just bad to the bone or mums stealing nappies. The truth is more complex| Emily Kenway

Shoplifting offenses in England and Wales have surged to record highs, with individuals like Ryan stealing strategically to make a living.
Environment
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Opinion: Lessons From New York's Deadly Winter

Cold weather highlights the dangers of climate change, disproportionately affecting the homeless and revealing the urgent need for effective policies.
SF parents
fromKqed
1 day ago

A Los Angeles Woman Was Lost. An Ambitious Mental Health Program Gave Her a Sense of Purpose | KQED

Poon's life was marked by trauma, homelessness, and mental illness after losing her daughter to the foster care system.
#ireland
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

5,571 children in emergency accommodation as homelessness reaches new record high

Homelessness in Ireland has reached record levels, with 17,517 people in emergency accommodation as of late March.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Homelessness reaches new record high with 17,517 in emergency accommodation including 5,571 children

The number of people in emergency accommodation in Ireland rose to 17,517, with record levels of both adult and child homelessness.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

5,571 children in emergency accommodation as homelessness reaches new record high

Homelessness in Ireland has reached record levels, with 17,517 people in emergency accommodation as of late March.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Homelessness reaches new record high with 17,517 in emergency accommodation including 5,571 children

The number of people in emergency accommodation in Ireland rose to 17,517, with record levels of both adult and child homelessness.
SF music
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Tim Blevins was a star opera singer. Now he busks on San Francisco's sidewalks.

Tim Blevins, once a celebrated opera singer, faces homelessness and substance abuse, as depicted in the documentary 'Figaro Up, Figaro Down.'
SF politics
fromKqed
2 days ago

With Cost of Living Rising, Cuts to Housing Programs Put San Francisco on Edge | KQED

Proposed budget cuts threaten essential services for low- and middle-income families, risking increased homelessness and job loss in San Francisco.
#affordable-housing
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
NYC politics

NYC housing advocates protest Mamdani's pivot away from CityFHEPS as budget crisis threatens rental assistance program | amNewYork

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

NYC housing advocates protest Mamdani's pivot away from CityFHEPS as budget crisis threatens rental assistance program | amNewYork

Affordable housing advocates protest the mayor's reversal on expanding the CityFHEPS rental assistance program amid a budget deficit.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Why should we care about housing in the local elections?

Affordable housing is a critical issue in London's local elections, with councils facing significant pressures and responsibilities.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Construction Begins on 100% Affordable Marvel in the Mission' at 16th

Construction has begun on the Marvel in the Mission affordable housing project, featuring 382 units for low-income and formerly homeless residents.
Boston real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A dress rehearsal' for life: inside the Manchester project helping homeless men rebuild

Embassy Village offers affordable housing for homeless men in Manchester, providing support and opportunities for personal development.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

L.A. voters doubt government can improve housing affordability, poll finds

L.A. voters see housing affordability and homelessness as serious issues but lack confidence in government solutions.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

We were evicted without warning now my 11-year-old is homeless'

Ealing Council's housing policies led to a family's unexpected eviction and homelessness after rejecting a distant housing offer.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Inside
3 days ago

No Big Winner in Statewide Debate of CA Governor Hopefuls

Homelessness, gas prices, and political blame dominated the gubernatorial debate in San Francisco, highlighting divisions between Republican and Democratic candidates.
#san-jose
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Fed grant to cut San Jose's homeless housing costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose aims to offset homeless shelter costs through Medi-Cal reimbursements with a new federal grant for compliance assistance.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

San Jose starts second sweep of 'The Jungle' encampment as nocamp zone enforced

San Jose is clearing its largest encampment again, with many residents facing eviction and the city implementing stricter measures against re-encampment.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

San Jose starts clearing homeless camp known as 'the Jungle' - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is dismantling its last large homeless encampment, offering housing options while some residents remain without alternatives.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

San Jose looks to cut homeless shelter operating costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is doubling homeless shelters but faces $94 million in operational costs, requiring budget cuts and innovative funding solutions.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Fed grant to cut San Jose's homeless housing costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose aims to offset homeless shelter costs through Medi-Cal reimbursements with a new federal grant for compliance assistance.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

San Jose starts second sweep of 'The Jungle' encampment as nocamp zone enforced

San Jose is clearing its largest encampment again, with many residents facing eviction and the city implementing stricter measures against re-encampment.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

San Jose starts clearing homeless camp known as 'the Jungle' - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is dismantling its last large homeless encampment, offering housing options while some residents remain without alternatives.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

San Jose looks to cut homeless shelter operating costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is doubling homeless shelters but faces $94 million in operational costs, requiring budget cuts and innovative funding solutions.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Judge says city must pause plans to open East Village homeless intake center after local residents file suit | amNewYork

The city cannot open the East Village homeless men's intake center until at least May 7 due to a lawsuit from residents.
#housing-policy
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

NHC urges HUD to withdraw proposed mixed-status eligibility rule

Proposed HUD rule will increase family instability and homelessness while raising costs and reducing the number of households served.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Meet the District 2 Candidates: Should addicts who relapse be evicted from their housing?

San Francisco's 'housing first' approach to homelessness faces challenges as Supervisor Dorsey proposes allowing evictions for drug use in supportive housing.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

NHC urges HUD to withdraw proposed mixed-status eligibility rule

Proposed HUD rule will increase family instability and homelessness while raising costs and reducing the number of households served.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Meet the District 2 Candidates: Should addicts who relapse be evicted from their housing?

San Francisco's 'housing first' approach to homelessness faces challenges as Supervisor Dorsey proposes allowing evictions for drug use in supportive housing.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Homeless man given Freedom of the City of London

Paul Atherton, homeless for 17 years, received the Freedom of the City of London, highlighting resilience and the honor of belonging to the city.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Temporary accommodation linked to deaths of 104 children in England in six years

Statistics show that between April 2019 and March 2025, 104 children died with temporary accommodation recorded as a contributing factor to their vulnerability, ill-health or death.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Act now on devastating' temporary accommodation crisis, MPs urge government

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues like reproductive rights and homelessness, emphasizing the need for accessible reporting.
#san-francisco
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Mayor Lurie moves S.F. homeless street-outreach teams to health department

San Francisco is shifting street-outreach teams to the Department of Public Health to better address homelessness and addiction through health care.
California
fromMission Local
5 days ago

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.
Public health
from48 hills
6 days ago

SF backs away from harm reduction and Housing First - 48 hills

San Francisco's approach to drug use and homelessness has sparked debate over the effectiveness of forceful intervention versus harm reduction strategies.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

How people in SF's Tenderloin perceive reported progress in drug and homelessness issues

San Francisco's crime rate is declining, but residents in the Tenderloin report ongoing struggles with addiction and homelessness.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE: I-Team confronts couple paying SF homeless for fake signatures on petitions

State investigators are seeking video evidence of a couple allegedly paying homeless individuals to sign petitions in San Francisco.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

Mike Levine has been appointed as the new director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing in San Francisco.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Op-Ed | CityFHEPS can save lives if the city lets it | amNewYork

Housing is a basic necessity and right, yet many face unsafe conditions and lack of support in New York's shelter system.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

East Village residents sue to halt NYC's rushed' opening of homeless men's intake center in neighborhood | amNewYork

Residents sued to stop a new men's intake center, claiming the plan lacked sufficient public review and was rushed forward.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Revealed: Children among nearly 200 patients kept in hospital last year because they had no home to go to

Delayed discharges in hospitals increased from 148 to 191 patients due to homelessness and lack of proper step-down care.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

When the birdman' of St James tunnel died, Sydney commuters streamed past his body for days

Bikram Lama, known as the 'birdman', died unnoticed in Sydney's St James station, highlighting the invisibility of homelessness.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Evictions rise in wake of controversial new rent reforms, data shows

Eviction notices have increased by 45% since new rent reforms were announced, putting hundreds of families at risk of homelessness.
#charity
London politics
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Charity Organization Cuts Ties with Sharon Osbourne After She Backs Tommy Robinson's Anti-Immigration Rally

Centrepoint has severed ties with Sharon Osbourne due to her support for a far-right rally.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Centrepoint to cut ties with Sharon Osbourne after she backs Tommy Robinson rally

Centrepoint ends its relationship with Sharon Osbourne after her support for a far-right rally organized by Tommy Robinson.
London politics
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Charity Organization Cuts Ties with Sharon Osbourne After She Backs Tommy Robinson's Anti-Immigration Rally

Centrepoint has severed ties with Sharon Osbourne due to her support for a far-right rally.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Centrepoint to cut ties with Sharon Osbourne after she backs Tommy Robinson rally

Centrepoint ends its relationship with Sharon Osbourne after her support for a far-right rally organized by Tommy Robinson.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

SF County fatal drug overdose ranks 2nd highest in the country, CDC data shows

San Francisco faces a severe drug overdose crisis, but recent efforts show a decline in total overdoses and a shift towards effective programs.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: She's a Hollywood housekeeper with a side job: cleaning the trashed streets of her own neighborhood

Community members actively address local litter and dumping issues despite limited city support.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Palo Alto's safe parking program can't find case managers - San Jose Spotlight

The safe parking site in Palo Alto struggles with long-term stays due to housing challenges, with average residency around 450 days.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

How 3 mayors are combating homelessness - Harvard Gazette

Homelessness in the U.S. has increased by 18%, affecting public safety and health, prompting mayors to seek collaborative solutions.
#housing
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

San Jose shelter is a stop on the way to permanent housing - San Jose Spotlight

The Arena Hotel in San Jose will serve as a temporary shelter for residents transitioning to permanent housing with federal vouchers.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Study: Rent Assistance is the Most Requested Support Service Among Homeless Residents - Portland Mercury

A new report reveals 98% of homeless individuals in Portland want housing but fear losing it due to affordability issues.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

San Jose shelter is a stop on the way to permanent housing - San Jose Spotlight

The Arena Hotel in San Jose will serve as a temporary shelter for residents transitioning to permanent housing with federal vouchers.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Study: Rent Assistance is the Most Requested Support Service Among Homeless Residents - Portland Mercury

A new report reveals 98% of homeless individuals in Portland want housing but fear losing it due to affordability issues.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

More than 200,000 lost their homes in the L.A. County fires. For people already on the streets, the damage ran deeper

Over 75% of homeless residents affected by the 2025 wildfires reported injuries or major life disruptions, highlighting the link between climate disasters and homelessness.
#new-york-city
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

NYC Families Seeking Shelter Have to Prove They're Homeless. A New Bill Would Simplify That Process.

Legislators aim to simplify the intake process for homeless families seeking shelter in New York City.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

For Homeless Families With Health Needs, NYC's Hotel Shelters Pose a Challenge: The Food

Homeless families in NYC face inadequate food options in hotel shelters, impacting their health and financial stability.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

NYC Families Seeking Shelter Have to Prove They're Homeless. A New Bill Would Simplify That Process.

Legislators aim to simplify the intake process for homeless families seeking shelter in New York City.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

For Homeless Families With Health Needs, NYC's Hotel Shelters Pose a Challenge: The Food

Homeless families in NYC face inadequate food options in hotel shelters, impacting their health and financial stability.
Fundraising
fromThedrum
1 week ago

Nottingham Digital Summit

Nottingham Digital Summit is a free digital marketing conference on June 21, supporting homelessness charity Framework.
#oakland
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
1 week ago

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

Oakland City Council enacted a new encampment policy allowing immediate removal of tents and towing of RVs occupied by unhoused residents.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
1 week ago

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

Oakland City Council enacted a new encampment policy allowing immediate removal of tents and towing of RVs occupied by unhoused residents.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Good Morning, News: The Blazers Are Headed to Playoffs, AI Ruins a Legal Case, and Taxes Ruin Everyone's Day - Portland Mercury

Support for local journalism and arts is crucial for community engagement and information dissemination.
Fundraising
fromFortune
1 week ago

Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change. With the 2030 clock ticking, his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos, is leading the charge to spend it | Fortune

Jeff Bezos committed $10 billion to climate initiatives through the Bezos Earth Fund, with $2.3 billion deployed so far.
#los-angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

The Inside Safe program has seen a significant number of participants return to homelessness despite efforts to provide interim housing.
Los Angeles
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNN Anchor Presses LA Mayor on Alarming $300 Million Housing Program Numbers: Pretty Concerning'

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass defends the Inside Safe program despite a report indicating 40% of participants returned to homelessness after $300 million investment.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets

Many homeless individuals are evicted from interim housing despite significant taxpayer investment in shelter programs.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

The Inside Safe program has seen a significant number of participants return to homelessness despite efforts to provide interim housing.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
1 week ago

The New Yorkers who can't get housing vouchers as Mamdani fights program expansion

Ciro Sollazzi faces eviction and fears homelessness after losing his job and falling behind on rent.
#police-misconduct
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

I-Team talks with homeless man at center of San Leandro police 'dumping' controversy

San Leandro police violently detained a homeless man, Shaquille Coleman, and dumped him seven miles away in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

VIDEO: San Leandro officers 'dump' homeless man in Oakland; I-Team questions PD supervisor

San Leandro police handcuffed a homeless man and abandoned him in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

I-Team talks with homeless man at center of San Leandro police 'dumping' controversy

San Leandro police violently detained a homeless man, Shaquille Coleman, and dumped him seven miles away in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

VIDEO: San Leandro officers 'dump' homeless man in Oakland; I-Team questions PD supervisor

San Leandro police handcuffed a homeless man and abandoned him in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

How I overcame homelessness to help others

Darren Skeete, a former rough sleeper and addict, now helps others facing similar challenges in west London through a council service.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Man jailed for brutal assault of homeless man over 100 debt in Peter McVerry House

A man was sentenced to five and a half years for attacking a fellow homeless services user with a knife and hatchet over a debt.
#education
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

More absences, lower grades: NYC leaving the educational needs of homeless students behind, report finds | amNewYork

fromGothamist
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

As homelessness rises among NYC kids, report finds most struggle to make it to school

NYC parents
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Shelter Decisions That Ignore School Stability Are Harming NYC's Children

Displacing families from shelters disrupts children's education and stability, leading to immediate academic consequences and long-term developmental issues.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

More absences, lower grades: NYC leaving the educational needs of homeless students behind, report finds | amNewYork

Homeless students in NYC face significant educational challenges, including chronic absenteeism and frequent school transfers, impacting their academic performance.
NYC parents
fromCity & State NY
2 weeks ago

Report: Absenteeism, lagging test scores, school transfers soar for homeless NYC students

Homeless students in New York City face significant educational disparities, including chronic absenteeism and low test scores compared to their housed peers.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

As homelessness rises among NYC kids, report finds most struggle to make it to school

Nearly half of New York City's homeless students were chronically absent from school last year, highlighting significant educational challenges.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Contract dispute delays Homekey Palo Alto opening - San Jose Spotlight

The Homekey project at 1237 San Antonio Road has been in the works since fall 2023, when city and state leaders touted its importance in addressing the local and regional housing crisis.
Mission District
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Rehab Cruelty, Ritz Carlton to Pay Up, and the Shrimp Burger of Your Dreams - Portland Mercury

Substance abuse treatment center closure traumatizes patients; rent assistance is the top need among homeless residents.
fromLady Freethinker
2 weeks ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

The Pet Assistance and Support Program has made it easier for thousands to enter shelters and move into permanent housing, serving 4,407 people between 2020 and 2024.
Pets
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Good Morning, News! Money Helps With Poverty, We Portland Arts, Top "Hillbilly Elegy" Diplomat to Pakistan, ICE and Other Dumbass Trump News - Portland Mercury

Portland faces a homelessness crisis, with residents expressing a need for financial support to secure permanent housing.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

People are so judgmental': the growing cohort of over-55s facing homelessness

Older individuals in the UK face rising homelessness due to inadequate benefits and soaring rents, leading to severe mental health impacts and loss of dignity.
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Sources: Michael Levine, Massachusetts Medicaid exec, is sole nominee to lead S.F. Homeless Dept.

"They want some fresh take, fresh eyes on homelessness in San Francisco," a source familiar with the hiring process said, pointing to Levine's experience with Medicaid, a federal program that is a public health insurance plan for low-income residents and is called Medi-Cal in California.
Mission District
#civil-rights
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
SF politics

SoMa Residents Demand More Housing, Redistribution of Shelters to Other Neighborhoods

Residents allege the city treats western SoMa as a poverty containment zone, seeking to decertify Lurie's upzoning plan due to restrictive zoning practices.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

SoMa Residents Demand More Housing, Redistribution of Shelters to Other Neighborhoods

Residents allege the city treats western SoMa as a poverty containment zone, seeking to decertify Lurie's upzoning plan due to restrictive zoning practices.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

San Jose District 7 candidates square off at public forum - San Jose Spotlight

Candidates for San Jose City Council District 7 emphasize public safety, homelessness, and quality of life, with differing views on the district's needs.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
2 weeks ago

NYC's homeless students continue to struggle at school. Advocates want more funding and coordination.

Many children in NYC's homeless shelters struggle to enroll in school, leading to chronic absenteeism and academic setbacks.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Boozy homeless honeymooners have sex, defecate in street in Mamdani's old neighborhood - and cops can't stop them

A homeless couple has taken over a sidewalk in Astoria, causing distress to local residents and defying attempts to remove them.
#brooklyn
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
3 weeks ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
3 weeks ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
Mission District
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

Mass brawl breaks out at Venice Beach homeless camp where Karen Bass boasted about cleanup

A mass brawl erupted at a Venice Beach homeless encampment, highlighting ongoing issues despite recent cleanup efforts by the mayor's office.
Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.
Arts
fromArtnet News
3 weeks ago

Endless's Street Art Calls Attention to London's Homeless Crisis

A street art installation by Endless highlights homelessness in London, juxtaposing it with the city's wealth.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Appeals court rejects HUD homelessness overhaul saying it would be "disastrous"

The ruling upheld a lower court's preliminary injunction, the latest rebuke to a major shift that advocates warn would push 170,000 people in federally subsidized housing back into homelessness.
US news
Mental health
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

Opinion: Helping Formerly Unhoused Older New Yorkers Age With Dignity

Supportive housing provides essential safety, security, and privacy for seniors, significantly improving their quality of life and addressing homelessness and affordability issues.
New York City
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

It Will Be a Scandal If Mamdani Can't Pay EMS Workers Better

Raising wages for emergency medical-services workers in New York City is essential and urgent, given their low pay and challenging working conditions.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Toronto Board of Health extends pilot program helping unhoused people in downtown core | CBC News

"The most beneficial impacts of the program were addressing clients' substance use and addiction needs and connecting them to housing and identification services."
Canada news
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

Protests heat up in Brooklyn over men's homeless shelter as demonstrators block construction site

Protests against a proposed men's homeless shelter in Brooklyn continue amid community opposition and concerns about its location near schools.
#mental-health
Social justice
fromPUNCH
3 weeks ago

What Does a Bar Owe Its Neighbors?

Bartenders in urban areas face challenges of homelessness and mental health crises, requiring a balance of compassion, safety, and quick decision-making.
Social justice
fromPUNCH
3 weeks ago

What Does a Bar Owe Its Neighbors?

Bartenders in urban areas face challenges of homelessness and mental health crises, requiring a balance of compassion, safety, and quick decision-making.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Editorial | The billion-dollar problem that is CityFHEPS, and how to solve it in the NYC budget | amNewYork

CityFHEPS expenses surged from $176 million to $834 million, with projected costs reaching $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Half Moon Bay considers enforcement, fencing as homelessness along creek raises concerns

Half Moon Bay faces a homelessness crisis along Pilarcitos Creek, prompting environmental concerns and the need for new enforcement measures.
Mission District
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

San Francisco RV Permit Program Leaves Some Residents Homeless Despite Promises | KQED

Permits for RVs aim to assist occupants, but outreach gaps hinder support for those living in vehicles.
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