Emergency Shelter
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GwenModesto approves $591K to keep Salvation Army homeless shelter open through 2026
Modesto’s City Council has approved $591,000 to sustain The Salvation Army’s homeless services at the Berberian Center through December 31, 2025. The funding includes $491,000 from the state’s...
Utah Homeless Services Board Awards $1.8M to 3 Cities for Winter Shelters
Utah’s Homeless Services Board has approved $1.8 million in funding for winter shelters in three cities. Salt Lake City received the largest share, $1.1 million, followed by South...
Salvation Army’s Family Haven emergency shelter to close, community partners seek alternatives for families
The Salvation Army’s Family Haven emergency shelter, a long-standing resource for families facing homelessness in Mobile, Alabama, is set to close. The decision comes after years of service...
New data shows Asheville’s homeless population rose 9.1% since 2025, with 16% linked to Hurricane Helene
New data has revealed a significant increase in Asheville’s homeless population, prompting city officials to consider new strategies for addressing the issue. The city council recently reviewed updated...
Beloit Church Donates $1,200 to Local Homeless Shelter
First Baptist Church in Beloit has contributed $1,200 to Family Promise of Greater Beloit, a local organization supporting families experiencing homelessness. The donation was raised through two fundraisers...
Everett Gospel Mission plans $30 million expansion to double shelter beds in Snohomish County
The Everett Gospel Mission, a nonprofit shelter in Snohomish County, is preparing to launch a $30 million expansion project aimed at addressing the growing homelessness crisis. The organization...
Santa Monica Council Members Seek Preservation of Homeless Shelter Capacity Until Replacement Plan Developed
Santa Monica City Council members Mayor Torosis, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick, and Councilmember Raskin have urged their colleagues to ensure the city’s 60-bed congregate shelter, SaMoShel, remains open...
Philip PhiCharlottesville to Allocate $4 Million for Emergency Shelter Management and Encampment Clearance by Outside Groups
Charlottesville City Council has agreed to allocate $4 million to hire outside groups to manage emergency shelter operations and encampment clearance. This initiative aims to address housing insecurity...
Baptist Church Provides Aid in Beauregard, Ala., After Tornado Claims Lives and Displaces Residents
In the wake of a devastating tornado that struck Beauregard, Ala., on March 3, the community is grappling with the loss of at least 23 lives, including children....
City Council Meeting Highlights Differing Accounts of Charlottesville Encampment Clearing and Shelter Operations
At the first Charlottesville City Council meeting following the clearing of the Free Bridge encampment, differing narratives emerged from residents and city officials regarding the events and the...
