Tag: public policy

Council approves zoning for permanent homeless shelter in Norman

August 8, 2026

Norman City Council has taken a significant step toward addressing housing insecurity by approving zoning changes for a permanent homeless shelter. The decision, reached in an 8-1 vote, allows the use of a 3.2-acre property…

St. Paul closes one homeless camp, sparking rapid growth at another

August 8, 2026

St. Paul’s decision to close the Pig’s Eye Park homeless encampment has led to a rapid shift in where people are seeking shelter. Those displaced have moved to a nearby site along the Mississippi River,…

Only Homeless Shelter in Killeen Likely to Close by October 1 Due to Lack of City Funding

August 8, 2026

Friends in Crisis, the only homeless shelter in Killeen, Texas, is set to close by October 1st after two consecutive years without city funding. The organization, founded in 2015 by Families in Crisis at the…

Killeen’s Only Homeless Shelter Could Close by October After City Council Denies Funding

August 8, 2026

Killeen’s only homeless shelter, Friends in Crisis, faces closure by October after the city council denied funding for its operations. The decision has raised concerns about the impact on the city’s homeless population, particularly as…

Phoenix City Council Approves 5-Prong Homelessness Strategy to Address Homelessness by 2029

August 7, 2026

Phoenix City Council officials have approved a new strategic plan to address homelessness, marking a significant step in the city’s ongoing efforts to support individuals living without shelter. The initiative, described as a “comprehensive roadmap,”…

Homeless Coalition Breaks Ground on New Shelter Following Substantial Donation from Morgan & Morgan

August 7, 2026

The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida is making progress on a new $60 million shelter in downtown Orlando, following a significant financial contribution from the law firm Morgan & Morgan. The project, now…

Grants Pass homeless shelter nears full occupancy with 150 beds assigned

August 7, 2026

Parker’s Place Village, Grants Pass’ newest homeless shelter, is nearing full occupancy as the city works to address its growing homelessness crisis. The shelter, which houses 150 individuals in converted shipping containers, has seen a…

Council members clash over shelter funding

August 5, 2026

Killeen city council members recently found themselves in conflict during a discussion about funding the Friends in Crisis homeless shelter. During Tuesday’s meeting, tensions arose between Mellisa Brown and Anthony Kendrick, with Brown suggesting that…

New Men’s Shelter to Open in Madison on September 1, Funding Still Needed for 24/7 Operation

August 5, 2026

A new men’s shelter is set to open in Madison, Wisconsin, on September 1, marking a significant advancement in addressing homelessness within the community. This initiative results from a six-year partnership between Dane County, the…

Funding cliff looms for Bend’s homeless shelters as state support drops from $10 million to $5 million, potentially closing hundreds of beds.

August 5, 2026

Homeless shelter providers in Central Oregon are facing a significant challenge as they look towards the future. The prospect of hundreds of beds closing by next year looms large due to a steep decline in…