Tag: community care

Pelicans’ Derik Queen Reveals Dream of Opening Homeless Shelter in Baltimore

September 9, 2026

New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen recently shared his aspiration to open a homeless shelter in his hometown of Baltimore. This initiative reflects Queen’s commitment to addressing housing insecurity and supporting vulnerable communities in the…

South Bay Implements New Policies to Address Homelessness with Focus on Temporary Shelters

September 9, 2026

The Bay Area’s homelessness crisis, particularly acute in cities like San Jose, has prompted a range of policy responses. Local leaders, notably San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, have invested significantly in short-term shelter solutions. However,…

Pendleton Declares Emergency to Establish Year-Round Homeless Shelter

September 8, 2026

In a significant move to address homelessness, the city of Pendleton has declared an emergency to allow the establishment of its first year-round homeless shelter. This decision follows a year of resident complaints and a…

Governor Newsom Faces Criticism Over Homelessness Strategy Amid Presidential Campaign Plans

September 8, 2026

California Governor Gavin Newsom, a leading Democratic contender for the 2028 presidential election, has faced scrutiny over his handling of homelessness, a critical issue in the state. With a background as both mayor of San…

Utah Homelessness Rises 18% in 2025, Report Shows Increase in Sheltered Individuals

September 8, 2026

In 2025, Utah’s homeless population saw an 18% increase, according to a state report. The annual Point-in-Time Count, conducted on a single night in January, revealed that 4,584 Utahns were experiencing homelessness, up by 715…

Chester County Achieves ‘Functional Zero’ for Chronic Homelessness in 2025-2026

September 7, 2026

Chester County has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to combat chronic homelessness, reaching a “functional zero” status for the first time since it began tracking this data in 2023. This milestone, achieved in…

Portage City Council to Revisit $100,000 Funding Request for Emergency Homeless Shelters This Winter

September 7, 2026

The Portage City Council is set to revisit a significant proposal from Kalamazoo County on Tuesday, aiming to allocate $100,000 towards emergency shelters for the homeless this winter. This decision comes after a previous delay…

Sterling’s Twin Cities PADS Homeless Shelter to Close Temporarily Due to Staffing and Funding Issues.

September 7, 2026

Sterling’s Twin Cities PADS Homeless Shelter, the sole emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Whiteside County, will temporarily close starting September 1. The decision, announced on Friday, is due to challenges with staffing and…

Killeen City Council Debates Funding Solutions as Homeless Shelter Faces Closure

September 6, 2026

Killeen, Texas, is facing a critical moment as the Friends in Crisis homeless shelter confronts the possibility of closure by September 1 unless the city council secures new funding. This situation has brought to light…

DeKalb County Commission Approves New Location for Homeless Day Center at New Life Community Alliance

September 6, 2026

The DeKalb County Commission, during its May 26 meeting, approved a change in location for a planned day center aimed at supporting homeless individuals. Originally intended to open in partnership with New Life Community Alliance…