Tag: community care

MINT and Elk Island End Partnership for Grants Pass Homeless Shelter Amid Funding Disagreements

September 19, 2026

In a recent development, the partnership between Elk Island Operations and the Mobile Integrative Navigation Team (MINT) has concluded, impacting the future of Grants Pass’ new homeless shelter, Parker’s Place Village. This shelter, which opened…

Killeen Approves Zoning Change for Proposed Homeless Shelter Near School

September 18, 2026

The Killeen Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zoning change for a proposed homeless shelter near a private school. This decision highlights ongoing discussions about housing insecurity and the role of public policy in addressing…

Rezoning for Killeen Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Neighbor Concerns

September 18, 2026

In Killeen, Texas, a significant step has been taken towards establishing a new homeless shelter. The Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a rezoning request for a site off Medical Drive, allowing the city council…

Yoga Studio Converted to Homeless Shelter Forced to Close After Lease Termination

September 17, 2026

In Humboldt County, a unique community initiative known as Free Time Space, which combined elements of a meditation center and a public facility, faced an abrupt closure. Operating on community donations and local support, the…

Upper East Side Residents Express Concern Over Unannounced Homeless Shelter Operations

September 17, 2026

Residents of the Upper East Side have expressed frustration over a nearby hotel that continues to operate as a homeless shelter, despite a city order to shut it down. The Bentley Hotel, located at 500…

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s First New Homeless Shelter Opens in Interbay with 50 Units, Plans to Expand to 75

September 17, 2026

A new 50-unit homeless shelter is opening in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood, marking the first new shelter under Mayor Katie Wilson. This development comes as Wilson’s administration falls short of a mid-June goal to open 500…

Faith-Based Center in Orange Offers Free Housing and Support to Homeless and Addicted Individuals

September 17, 2026

A new faith-based center in Orange is providing free housing, meals, and support to individuals facing homelessness and addiction, helping them rebuild their lives. The Grace of Deliverance Spiritual Growth Center, led by Pastor Randall…

Homeless Shelter in Glasgow Faces Closure After Council Vote Rejects Planning Permission

September 16, 2026

Homeless shelter faces closure following key council decision. In a recent vote by Glasgow City Council, a homeless shelter operated by Homeless Project Scotland (HPS) is at risk of closure due to the rejection of…

Missoula’s Homelessness Response One Year After Johnson St. Shelter Closure: Full Shelters and Strained Services

September 16, 2026

Missoula officials, homeless service providers, and unhoused individuals have acknowledged that the closure of the Johnson Street temporary emergency homeless shelter a year ago did not coincide with a decrease in need. The closure left…

Killeen City Council Approves Funding to Keep Homeless Shelter Open Until December 31

September 16, 2026

In a recent decision, the Killeen City Council approved a reprieve for the city’s only homeless shelter, Friends in Crisis, ensuring its operation through December 31. This decision came after a unanimous 7-0 vote during…