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Homeless Advocacy Group Criticizes Germany’s National Action Plan as Vague and Immature
Derek Demarsky, a former homeless individual who spent two decades without stable housing, now advocates for homeless people in Germany. His experience led him to reflect on the...

Rhode Island Ends Hotel Use as Shelters, Revamps Homelessness Services
Rhode Island is implementing significant changes to its homeless services, including ending the use of hotels as temporary shelters. Governor Dan McKee and Housing Secretary Deborah Goddard are...

Tucson Explores Expanding Homeless Shelter Options Amid Housing Crisis
In a concerted effort to address the growing homelessness crisis, the City of Tucson’s Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) collaborated with the University of Arizona’s Drachman Institute...

Fresno Receives $10.4 Million in State Funding for Homeless Shelters and Services
Fresno, Calif. — In a significant development for addressing homelessness, Fresno has been awarded over $10.4 million in state funding. This financial support is aimed at bolstering emergency...

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

Kalamazoo County Seeks Municipal Support for Emergency Winter Shelter Funding
Kalamazoo County officials have reached out to local municipalities for assistance with funding emergency winter shelters for the homeless, emphasizing the need for a collaborative approach to this...

Madison Opens New Men’s Shelter with Capacity for 250, Featuring LEED Gold Certification and Trauma-Informed Design.
Men experiencing homelessness in Madison will soon have a secure place to stay as the city’s first-ever, purpose-built emergency shelter opens its doors on September 1. Located at...

Twin Cities Shelters Overwhelmed as Affordable Housing Crisis Forces Families into “Invisible Homelessness”
Kingdom News Brief: The Twin Cities are experiencing significant pressure on homeless shelters as affordable housing becomes increasingly scarce. Leaders of local shelters report operating at full capacity,...