homelessness
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GwenHomelessness declined nationally in 2025 but rose in Oregon.
Oregon’s homelessness numbers rose 19% in early 2025, outpacing the national decline of 3% reported by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The state’s data, collected...
Group Vows to Continue Efforts After Jefferson City Council Rejects Homeless Shelter Rezoning
The Jefferson City Council’s decision to reject a rezoning request for a permanent homeless shelter has sparked renewed determination among local advocates. Housing the Community Jefferson City, the...
Philip PhiIntegral Care Opens 60-Unit Seabrook Square II Supportive Housing in East Austin
Seabrook Square II, a 60-unit permanent supportive housing community in East Austin operated by Integral Care, began welcoming residents in mid-August. The facility is designed to provide a...
Saratoga Springs Panel Discusses Homelessness Amid Shelter Closure Concerns
SARATOGAS SPRINGS – With the impending closure of the city’s 24-hour homeless shelter due to funding shortages, local leaders are grappling with the challenge of addressing the needs...
Westmoreland Park Homeless Shelter to Close Due to Vandalism and Rising Costs
The Westmoreland Park Homeless Shelter in Eugene, Oregon, is set to close at the end of October 2026. This decision is part of a planned consolidation project by...
Saratoga Springs Panel Discusses Homelessness Amid Shelter Closure Concerns
Saratoga Springs faces a pressing challenge as the city’s 24-hour homeless shelter approaches closure on October 31, 2026, due to funding depletion. This situation has prompted a panel...
Houston’s New Homeless Service Center Serves Over 420 in First Three Months
In Houston’s East Downtown, a new residential service center for homeless individuals, known as “419” after its address at 419 Emancipation Avenue, has been serving the community since...
“Boulder Hill Residents Oppose Proposed Overnight Warming Shelter Next to Elementary School”
Residents of the Boulder Hill subdivision in Oswego Township gathered at the Church of the Brethren on September 24, 2026, to express their opposition to the proposal of...
“North Portland Overnight Homeless Shelter Closes Amid Controversy and Pushback”
The Northup Shelter in Northwest Portland, known for its role in providing overnight accommodations for the homeless, has closed its doors following pushback from the local community and...
New Orleans 2027 Budget Proposal Includes $5 Million Cut to Low-Barrier Homeless Shelter, Risking Closure and Displacement of Hundreds
A proposed budget for New Orleans in 2027 includes a significant reduction of $5 million for a city-run low-barrier homeless shelter, potentially leading to its closure. This shelter,...
