Tag: public policy

Hayward Food Pantry Set to Close Friday After 50 Years of Service

August 11, 2026

After more than five decades of service, the South Hayward Parish Food Pantry is set to close its doors on Friday. The pantry, which has been a vital resource for the community, will cease operations…

Homeless Services Leaders in Orange County Report Demand Outpacing Resources

August 11, 2026

The Samaritan Resource Center in Orange County has voiced growing concern as the demand for its services continues to outpace available resources. Executive Director Zeynep Portway described the situation as “desperate,” noting that the organization…

Ocean City fines Episcopal church over shelter for the unhoused

August 11, 2026

The St. Paul’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Ocean City has long provided shelter to the unhoused, using a handful of bunk beds to offer temporary respite to those in need. Since April, the church has…

Somerville Homeless Coalition Opens Expanded Shelter with 26 Beds

August 11, 2026

The Somerville Homeless Coalition has opened a newly expanded shelter, marking a significant step in addressing housing insecurity in the community. The coalition, which has long served the needs of the homeless population, has increased…

Homeless Shelter Project Sparks Conflict Between Church and Ocean City Government

August 10, 2026

In Ocean City, Maryland, a local church’s initiative to provide shelter for the homeless has sparked a contentious debate with city officials. The church, which operates a temporary shelter, has faced criticism from the city…

New York City approves all-male homeless shelter in Staten Island’s South Shore, sparking local backlash

August 10, 2026

Staten Island residents are expressing outrage over the city’s approval of a new homeless shelter in the South Shore neighborhood, calling the decision an insult to the community and a reflection of Mayor Mamdani’s alleged…

Homeless Shelter Experience Leads to Shift Away from Far Left in Los Angeles

August 10, 2026

In 2021, a man who had grown disillusioned with the corporate world found himself drawn to a cause he believed could bring about real change. He was hired for a night-shift position at a homeless…

Killeen reader urges City Council to reconsider shelter funding

August 9, 2026

People wait outside the Friends in Crisis homeless shelter, operated by the Families in Crisis nonprofit. The presence of the shelter offers a tangible response to the complex issue of homelessness, providing a clean and…

Madison’s new men’s homeless shelter opens Sept. 1 with open house event

August 9, 2026

Madison’s new men’s homeless shelter, set to open on September 1, represents a significant step forward in addressing housing insecurity and providing essential services to vulnerable individuals. Located at 1904 Bertillon Drive, the facility is…

Brothers’ Keeper Breaks Ground on New Homeless Shelter in Gary

August 9, 2026

The sound of hammers and conversation filled the corner of Washington Street and 22nd Avenue on Friday as dozens of Gary residents gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of Brothers’ Keeper’s new homeless shelter. The event…