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GwenTucson Considers Permanent Zoning Changes for Homeless Shelters Amid Temporary Emergency Declaration (Tucson, Arizona)
The city of Tucson is considering changes to its zoning codes that could allow for more homeless shelters to be established, with a decision expected by March. This...
Germany’s Church Offers Weekly Shelter to Homeless Amid Housing Crisis
Germany has set a goal to eliminate homelessness by 2030, a target that has sparked debate over its feasibility. In Berlin, the Tapur Church has been providing shelter...
Fargo-Moorhead homeless shelters reach capacity before winter
The Fargo-Moorhead area is facing a growing challenge as homeless shelters reach full capacity ahead of the winter season. With freezing temperatures expected soon, the risk of exposure...
California Homeless Shelters Face Scandals, Abuse, and Low Housing Placement Rates
Shelters in California, intended as temporary solutions for the homeless, have become a focal point of growing concern. A recent investigation by CalMatters reveals that the vast majority...
Faith-based group aims to open homeless shelter in Oak Grove, Kentucky
A faith-based organization from Clarksville, Tennessee, is planning to open a homeless shelter in Oak Grove, Kentucky. The Pursuing Life Center, an offshoot of the Clarksville-based Right for...
West Asheville, North Carolina, homeless shelter seeks zoning approval for permanent operation and expansion
Safe Shelter, a partnership of three Asheville churches and the nonprofit Counterflow LLC, is seeking zoning approval to operate permanently and expand its capacity on Haywood Road. The...
The Journey Home breaks ground on larger facility to expand homeless services in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
The Journey Home, a faith-based nonprofit in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has begun construction on a new facility that will significantly expand its capacity to serve those experiencing homelessness. The...
Massachusetts Governor Defends West Roxbury Homeless Shelter Plans
Facing community resistance to a planned homeless shelter in West Roxbury, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey emphasized that the families set to move in are “Boston families.” A state...
Charlottesville City Council approves $6.2 million purchase for Holiday Dr. shelter site
Charlottesville City Council has taken a significant step toward addressing the city’s housing insecurity by approving the purchase of a 3.8-acre property at 2000 Holiday Dr. for conversion...
