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Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Build housing so fewer people sleep on the streets like I did | amNewYork

Permanent housing solutions are essential for addressing homelessness in Harlem, as exemplified by the Hill Top Apartments project.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
4 days 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.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

San Francisco names new leader at Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing

Mike Levine appointed as new executive director of San Francisco's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing amid rising homelessness and budget challenges.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days 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.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Build housing so fewer people sleep on the streets like I did | amNewYork

Permanent housing solutions are essential for addressing homelessness in Harlem, as exemplified by the Hill Top Apartments project.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
4 days 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.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
15 hours ago

What If Every City Provided Artists With Free Supplies?

Materials for the Arts provides essential resources for arts education and cultural programs in New York City, advocating for expansion to all boroughs.
fromAdvocate.com
22 hours ago

Advocate newsletter 4/9/26

Two Republican congressmen from Georgia, known for their anti-LGBTQ+ views, were found to have participated in drag during high school, as revealed by newly unearthed photos.
LGBT
#snap
Non-profit organizations
fromBronx Times
1 hour ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Bronx food pantries, aid groups brace for surge in need as SNAP cuts loom - Bronx Times

Drastic cuts to SNAP funding are expected to severely impact food security in the Bronx, exacerbating existing hunger and poverty issues.
NYC parents
fromBronx Times
1 hour ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | The personal impact of new SNAP work rules on Bronx residents - Bronx Times

New federal SNAP work requirements affect 120,000 New Yorkers, mandating documentation of work or training to maintain benefits.
Non-profit organizations
fromBronx Times
1 hour ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Bronx food pantries, aid groups brace for surge in need as SNAP cuts loom - Bronx Times

Drastic cuts to SNAP funding are expected to severely impact food security in the Bronx, exacerbating existing hunger and poverty issues.
NYC parents
fromBronx Times
1 hour ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | The personal impact of new SNAP work rules on Bronx residents - Bronx Times

New federal SNAP work requirements affect 120,000 New Yorkers, mandating documentation of work or training to maintain benefits.
#san-francisco
fromMission Local
17 hours ago
SF politics

S.F. supe Matt Dorsey says he'd have deserved being evicted for drug-use, as his legislation now proposes

fromsfist.com
1 day ago
Mission District

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

fromKqed
2 days ago
Non-profit organizations

As Legal Aid Groups Face Budget Cuts, San Francisco Awards 1 Group Millions | KQED

SF politics
fromMission Local
17 hours ago

S.F. supe Matt Dorsey says he'd have deserved being evicted for drug-use, as his legislation now proposes

New legislation in San Francisco aims to allow eviction from supportive housing solely for drug use, addressing high overdose rates in these facilities.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 day 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.
Non-profit organizations
fromKqed
2 days ago

As Legal Aid Groups Face Budget Cuts, San Francisco Awards 1 Group Millions | KQED

Funding for civil legal services in San Francisco is being cut while a multimillion-dollar grant is awarded to a single nonprofit organization.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 days ago

S.F. set to lose over 450 shelter beds in Tenderloin

San Francisco is set to lose over 450 shelter beds due to recent closures of multiple homeless shelters in the Tenderloin area.
Brooklyn
fromBronx Times
2 hours ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | How the Bronx feeds all of New York City- but struggles to feed itself - Bronx Times

The Bronx food distribution center supports local jobs but limits community access to affordable food.
Public health
fromThe Nation
21 hours ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
Real estate
fromCity Limits
3 hours ago

100 Days In, Mamdani's Housing Chief Says City Hall Will Stand Up for Tenants-And Work With Real Estate

The administration prioritizes tenant rights while engaging with the real estate industry to address the housing affordability crisis.
California
fromSFGATE
1 hour ago

Graffiti Bridge in rural Bay Area was 'worth saving' from Caltrans

The Stevenson Bridge is closing for six months for rehabilitation to ensure its safety and longevity against earthquakes.
#new-york-city
New York City
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
New York City
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Opinion: When Paperwork Keeps Families in Shelter

Bureaucratic delays in New York City's housing system prevent families from moving into available apartments, costing the city millions annually.
Fundraising
fromBoston.com
8 hours ago

Rapper Flavor Flav donates sports equipment to Cambridge youth center

Flavor Flav donated sports equipment to the Frisoli Youth Center in Cambridge to support youth programs.
fromPsychology Today
21 hours ago

Play, for All (Hu)mankind: Peeling Out Where No Men Had Peeled Out Before

Play is hard to tamp down, and exuberance breaks through even as busy spacefarers are carrying along the weighty hopes of humanity.
Science
Boston
fromBoston.com
14 hours ago

State commits $4M to address substance use crisis at Mass. and Cass

$4 million will support housing and treatment programs in Boston's opioid crisis area, focusing on recovery and diversion from incarceration.
fromThe Oaklandside
12 hours ago

LGBTQ+ leaders in Oakland and SF denounce Philz Coffee's removal of Pride flags

When Philz came to our neighborhoods, it did so knowing it would be serving our communities. These recent actions, however, suggest that you do not prioritize us or the diversity of the LGBTQ community.
SF LGBT
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
13 hours ago

Calling It a 'Crisis Point,' DA Brooke Jenkins and Other City Leaders Call For Ceasefire Amid Spike In SF Homicides

San Francisco is experiencing a significant increase in homicides, with 14 reported this year compared to 4 at the same time last year.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Housing groups push to ensure new tenant harassment penalties get in state budget | amNewYork

New legislation aims to impose criminal penalties for systemic harassment of rent-regulated tenants in New York City.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
23 hours ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
Berlin
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 day ago

Did You Know You Can Book Hotels on Airbnb? All the Benefits, Explained

Airbnb has expanded to include hotels, experiences, and services, while facing restrictions in some cities due to overtourism.
Education
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Rethinking Social Skills for Neurodivergent Kids

Neurodivergent kids seek connection through shared interests and authenticity, not traditional social norms.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 day ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
fromAol
1 day ago
NYC politics

Is NYC a sanctuary city? What Mullins could do to airport Customs here

U.S. airports may lose Customs and Border Patrol officers if located in sanctuary cities, impacting major travel hubs like NYC's LaGuardia and JFK.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Land court backs Somerville church's plan for homeless shelter that raised neighborhood concerns

The court ruled that First Church Somerville can open a homeless shelter, protected by the Dover Amendment for religious purposes.
US politics
fromGothamist
2 days ago

NYC's ICE office is arresting more immigrants, but deporting fewer

Federal immigration arrests in NYC tripled in early 2026 compared to 2025, but deportation rates and detention durations decreased.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

California steps up reform to join the single-stair bandwagon

California proposes legislation to allow mid-rise apartment buildings with a single staircase to increase housing supply and affordability.
#affordable-housing
Mission District
fromsfist.com
10 hours 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.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
10 hours 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.
#public-health
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

SoMA residents file complaint with state, accusing SF of pushing unhoused resources to their area

Residents of SoMa are demanding state intervention due to the concentration of public health and unhoused services in their neighborhood.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

S.F. to close 3 health clinics amid budget cuts, including longtime youth centers

San Francisco will close three public health clinics, including two youth clinics, due to budget constraints and low patient volume.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
16 hours ago

They posted images of same-sex couples kissing. Now they face prison time. - LGBTQ Nation

Eleven members of Young LGBTI+ face trial in Turkey for obscenity and violating family protection laws over social media posts of same-sex couples.
Arts
fromFuncheap
2 hours ago

Youth Art Exchange (415) Day Public Gallery (April 15-May 1)

Public Gallery invites everyone to participate in an open-call exhibition, celebrating community and creativity without restrictions.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
20 hours ago

24/7 Crisis Center Opens In Brooklyn

The facility, located at 2862 Fulton St., is designed to provide immediate stabilization, therapeutic support, and discharge planning to connect patients with longer-term services.
Brooklyn
California
fromKqed
15 hours ago

Planned Parenthood Clinic Turns to Cosmetic Care Amid Loss of Federal Funding | KQED

Increased interest in aesthetic services is noted, alongside legal challenges regarding election ballot seizures in California.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago

Trans man uses women's restroom to follow the law. Police detained him for it anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender man was assaulted and charged for using a women's restroom despite having an 'F' gender marker on his ID.
Mental health
fromCity Limits
1 week 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.
#philanthropy
Fundraising
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
3 days ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
1 day ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Gale Brewer

Gale Brewer focuses on affordable housing, public safety, and community services to improve constituents' daily lives in New York City.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Nonprofit ArtsConnection fills a creative gap in NYC public schools

Education's focus on efficiency often neglects the essential human connection fostered by art and music, which helps students recognize their self-worth.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
4 days 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Charity cleared after false claims online over migrant welcome project

City of Sanctuary UK was cleared of wrongdoing after allegations of inappropriate activities in schools were found to be misleading and false.
#civil-rights
fromsfist.com
2 days 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
6 days 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 days 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
6 days 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.
Arts
fromMission Local
1 day ago

People We Meet: Nigel Poor's prison-life podcast is coming to S.F.

Nigel Poor collects found objects, showcasing them in her home and art studio, reflecting her artistic journey and passion for storytelling.
Social justice
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Sunset residents wanted a nonprofit out. Decades later, it proved itself to them.

Sunset Youth Services evolved from community skepticism to a major youth service provider, focusing on building relationships and improving opportunities for at-risk youth.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Wednesday's Headlines: You Had One Job Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The new delivery worker hub lacks essential facilities like a toilet, highlighting neglect of workers' needs in late-stage capitalism.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
17 hours ago

Sunnyvale joins other cities in approving ICE-free zones - San Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale City Council prohibits ICE from using city property for civil enforcement, aiming to protect immigrant communities.
NYC politics
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Free buses in New York? Even Mamdani isn't holding his breath.

The mayor is committed to making buses fast and free, but a pilot program is delayed until 2026.
#brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
6 days 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.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
6 days 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
fromNews 12 - Default
4 days ago

Mayor Mamdani to share Easter Dinner with formerly homeless veterans in the Bronx

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will share Easter dinner with homeless veterans in the Bronx, emphasizing support for their needs.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

A Near Impossible Trajectory for the Kid in the Shelter

A child in a shelter recognizes by age ten that parental addiction and mental illness, combined with institutional poverty, create systemic barriers to escaping generational hardship.
Social justice
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Modern social impact conferences need a new playbook

Conferences must address real tensions and foster candid discussions to remain relevant and effective in today's uncertain environment.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
20 hours ago

Divided San Jose council approves police housing preference - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Police Department personnel will receive priority in a new housing program, despite criticism regarding fairness to other city workers.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Mission Local is expanding, adding new neighborhood coverage

Mission Local expands coverage with dedicated neighborhood pages for five areas in San Francisco, enhancing local news accessibility and community engagement.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Join a weekly neighborhood trash pick-up to improve the area and enjoy local discounts and brunch with friends.
Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Charity hopes new HQ can bring people together

Health Connections Guernsey purchased Beatrice House for £1m to create a community hub where younger and older islanders connect through intergenerational activities and support services.
Mission District
fromKqed
1 week 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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: We gave a homeless man $200, and I didn't foresee how he'd spend it

We don't get to choose how other people make use of our gifts, especially strangers. Since you don't have a relationship with Ron beyond these very generous gifts, you're not in a position to safeguard him. He's not shared this part of his life with you, and you heard about the supposed scam from others, not from Ron himself.
Relationships
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Silicon Valley homeless prevention program goes national - San Jose Spotlight

We've used the model successfully locally here, but I think it's a model we can advocate and push for at a larger scale. In 2017, the nonprofit saw more people in Santa Clara County falling into homelessness. It started a homelessness prevention program to provide rental assistance, case management and supportive services to hundreds of families on the brink of eviction, and received help from private funders to make the work possible.
Non-profit organizations
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: What I learned about love in a homeless camp

Homeless communities demonstrate profound love and resilience through self-organized infrastructure, mutual aid systems, and shared cultural experiences that bridge housed and unhoused populations.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

A Tech Bro Think Tank Is Trying to Roll Back Evidence-Based Homelessness Policy

The Cicero Institute, created by tech investor Joe Lonsdale, has spent the past few years promoting aggressive policies targeting encampments for the unhoused and pushing cities to move away from Housing First, the U.S.'s primary model for responding to chronic homelessness. Over the summer, HUD quietly adopted several of Cicero's key recommendations. And the result was widespread panic among the local agencies responsible for keeping people housed.
US politics
Mental health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: It took a village' to heal her trauma and homelessness. Will California keep funding this help?

Trauma-informed community services, consistent care, and compassionate housing support enabled recovery from long-term abuse, addiction, homelessness, and estrangement.
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Time to splurge on the homeless

Menlo Park City Council committed $62 million to build a homeless shelter under Caltrain tracks at Middle Avenue connecting Alma Street and El Camino Real.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

Lurie, Newsom Tout Millions in Homelessness Funding for San Francisco Amid Budget Blows | KQED

California will provide San Francisco about $39.9 million from a $419 million HHAP grant round to fund shelters and navigation centers amid budget shortfalls.
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