Tag: community care

Madison Opens New Men’s Shelter with Capacity for 250, Featuring LEED Gold Certification and Trauma-Informed Design.

August 15, 2026

Men experiencing homelessness in Madison will soon have a secure place to stay as the city’s first-ever, purpose-built emergency shelter opens its doors on September 1. Located at 1904 Bartillon Drive on Madison’s northeast side,…

Governor Newsom Announces $419 Million in HHAP Funding to Expand Shelters and Services Amid 9% Drop in Unsheltered Homelessness in California

August 14, 2026

California has achieved a significant milestone with a 9% reduction in unsheltered homelessness, marking the first statewide drop in over 15 years. Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a substantial investment of $419 million in the…

Alliance Opposes New Fort Wayne Homeless Center; Informational Event Planned for Saturday

August 14, 2026

In Fort Wayne, Indiana, a new homeless resource center has sparked a community dialogue, reflecting broader discussions about homelessness and public policy. The Anchor Resource Center, set to be located at 333 E. Washington Blvd.,…

Boulder Relocates Homelessness Services to St. John’s Church Amid Camping Restrictions

August 14, 2026

In a move reflecting the city’s evolving approach to homelessness, Boulder is relocating its Community Court program and Deacon’s Closet, a nonprofit serving the unhoused, from the Penfield Tate Municipal Building to St. John’s Episcopal…

Mariposa County’s Only Homeless Shelter Closes, Affecting Emergency Services

August 14, 2026

Mariposa County, CA — The only emergency homeless shelter in Mariposa County has recently closed, bringing an end to nearly seven years of service at the Connections facility on St. Andrews Road, near John C.…

Federal Funding Changes Delay Opening of Dallas Homeless Shelter for Veterans and Vulnerable Populations

August 13, 2026

Six years after the city of Dallas acquired it to serve as permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless, a North Oak Cliff hotel remains vacant. The former Hotel Miramar, now known as the 1950…

Chase Commons Closure Leaves Eugene with Homeless Shelter Gap Amid Funding Uncertainty

August 13, 2026

The closure of Eugene’s Chase Commons Safe Sleep Site has left a noticeable gap in the city’s homelessness shelter system. The site, which opened in the Harlow neighborhood in 2023, provided 20 temporary living spaces…

Trump Administration Revives Faith-Based Programs to Address Homelessness in California

August 13, 2026

In a recent initiative to address the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a renewed focus on…

Kennedy Announces Faith-Based Approach to Homelessness in San Diego, Advocates Treatment-First Strategy

August 13, 2026

In a recent visit to San Diego, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Health and Human Services Secretary, alongside Scott Turner, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and Sara Carter, director of the White House Office of…

Riverside City Council Approves $836,000 to Support Local Homeless Shelter Operations Through December

August 12, 2026

In a significant move to address homelessness, the Riverside City Council has approved an additional $836,000 to bolster its Bridge Housing Program, which provides temporary shelter and supportive services for homeless individuals. This funding will…