Tag: community care

Hundred Nights warming shelter opens in Keene to provide services during frigid weather

August 3, 2026

A new warming shelter has opened in Keene, New Hampshire, offering respite during the frigid winter weather. Located at the United Church of Christ, the facility provides a safe haven for individuals experiencing homelessness, offering…

Darwin Homeless Shelter Residents Plead for Help as Closure Looms

August 3, 2026

Hundreds of residents at Darwin’s largest homeless shelter, YiSSA, a short-stay accommodation center, have been informed they must vacate the premises by October 11, as the facility begins its closure process. Many of these residents,…

Madison’s New Men’s Shelter Needs Funding for 24/7 Operations

August 3, 2026

Madison’s Dane County is set to open a new men’s homeless shelter on Bartillon Drive in just one month. This initiative aims to provide safe haven for those struggling with homelessness, emphasizing the community’s commitment…

Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman Sleeps at Homeless Shelter

August 2, 2026

Aurora, Colorado’s Mayor Mike Coffman recently participated in a city initiative by spending a night in a homeless shelter. This experience was part of a broader program designed to foster understanding between city officials and…

Killeen City Council Withdrew Funding for Families in Crisis Homeless Shelter, Leading to Potential Closure and Increased Homelessness

August 2, 2026

Killeen City Council’s decision to end municipal grant funding for the Friends in Crisis homeless shelter has sparked concern about the availability of safe housing for the city’s vulnerable residents. This action, discussed in the…

Ocean City Church and City Hall in Lawsuit Over Overnight Homeless Shelter

August 2, 2026

Ocean City’s welcome sign, prominently displayed at the Route 50 Bridge, promises a haven for all arriving travelers. Yet, according to the rector of St. Paul’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, this sentiment does not fully extend to…

RVA group urges $7M grant for homeless shelter upgrades

August 2, 2026

Richmond faces a pressing need for improved homelessness support, prompting a community initiative focused on upgrading local shelters. The group RVA Women Lifting Up Hope has spearheaded a fundraising effort to help secure the necessary…

LDS Church Defends Trademark Rights in Clarifying Q&A Session

July 20, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: The Open Stories Foundation and podcaster Dr. John Dehlin have responded to a trademark lawsuit initiated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church claims rights to the “Mormon…

Ninth Circuit to Rehear Case Involving Religious Organization, Vacates Previous Panel Ruling

July 19, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: The Ninth Circuit Court has decided to rehear a case concerning the hiring practices of religious organizations. This development means the previous ruling has been set aside and the legal questions about…

Former Ankeny Teacher Sentenced to Probation After Allegations of Inappropriate Conduct with Sixth-Grade Student

July 16, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A former teacher at Ankeny Christian Academy received a probation sentence after being accused of sexual impropriety with a sixth-grade student. He entered an Alford plea to a charge of assault causing…