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GwenSanta Clara County has 1 shelter bed for every 3 homeless people
Santa Clara County faces a significant challenge in addressing its homeless population, with only one shelter bed available for every three individuals in need. According to a point-in-time...
First United Methodist Church in Clarksburg prepares to open warming shelter Dec. 1 for winter sheltering.
First United Methodist Church in Clarksburg, West Virginia, is preparing to open its winter warming shelter on December 1. The shelter, operated by the church, is designed to...
Williamsport faces shelter gap for women and families after Saving Grace closure
Williamsport now faces a significant challenge in providing shelter for women, children, and families after the closure of the Saving Grace Shelter on Sept. 11. The former shelter,...
Lawmakers Enter NYC Veterans Shelter Amid Federal Funding Dispute
Two City Council members entered a homeless veterans shelter in Queens against the staff’s orders Thursday as they and other lawmakers increased pressure on the Mamdani administration to...
San Francisco halts $39 million in HomeRise contracts following allegations of mismanagement and abuse
San Francisco’s efforts to address homelessness through nonprofit partnerships have faced another setback. The city’s homelessness department has decided not to renew $39 million in contracts with HomeRise,...
St. Johnsbury Organizations Plan to Expand Homeless Shelter Capacity by 2027-28
St. Johnsbury is taking steps to increase its capacity to serve individuals experiencing homelessness, joining other Vermont communities in addressing housing insecurity. Northeast Kingdom organizations, including RuralEdge and...
Councillor Shi Dao Protests Conversion of Elderly Apartment to Homeless Shelter
Councillor Shi Dao has protested the city government’s plan to convert a former senior housing facility on Staten Island into a permanent homeless shelter. The council members emphasized...
Nonprofit Issues Statement After Jefferson City Council Rejects Proposed Winter Shelter
HCJC expressed disappointment with the Jefferson City Council’s decision to reject the proposed winter homeless shelter and resource center on 107 Adams Street. The council voted 6-3 against...
San Francisco Civil Grand Jury report raises safety concerns about supportive housing oversight
A recent report has raised concerns about the oversight of San Francisco’s supportive housing system, highlighting potential risks to residents. The San Francisco Civil Grand Jury found that...
