Tag: public policy

Mamdani admin continues to extend $1.86B commercial hotel contract for NYC homeless shelters

August 4, 2026

New York City officials have renewed a significant three-year contract, allocating $1.86 billion to the Hotel Association of New York City Foundation. This agreement empowers nearly 300 hotels across the five boroughs to offer emergency…

LDS Donation Praised, But Funding Rift Exposed

August 4, 2026

A significant donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has garnered widespread acclaim in St. George, highlighting the community’s appreciation for such acts of generosity. This contribution, which supports local homeless shelters…

Calgary Drop-In Centre considers changes, including more specialized, smaller shelters

August 4, 2026

The Calgary Drop-In Centre (DI), a cornerstone of support for Calgary’s unhoused community, is currently evaluating significant changes to address escalating demand and client complexity. Having served the East Village neighborhood for 25 years with…

Alabama Church Youth Group Visits Homeless Encampment Without Parental Consent

August 4, 2026

A year ago, on July 23, 2025, an Alabama church led a youth group on a field trip to a homeless encampment. This incident, which occurred without obtaining prior parental consent, sparked discussion regarding the…

Friends in Crisis Shelter Faces Closure After Killeen City Council Denies $300,000 Funding Request

August 3, 2026

Friends in Crisis, a vital homeless shelter in Killeen, Texas, has been denied a $300,000 funding request by the city council. This decision comes during a challenging budget period for fiscal year 2027, raising concerns…

Hundred Nights warming shelter opens in Keene to provide services during frigid weather

August 3, 2026

A new warming shelter has opened in Keene, New Hampshire, offering respite during the frigid winter weather. Located at the United Church of Christ, the facility provides a safe haven for individuals experiencing homelessness, offering…

Darwin Homeless Shelter Residents Plead for Help as Closure Looms

August 3, 2026

Hundreds of residents at Darwin’s largest homeless shelter, YiSSA, a short-stay accommodation center, have been informed they must vacate the premises by October 11, as the facility begins its closure process. Many of these residents,…

Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman Sleeps at Homeless Shelter

August 2, 2026

Aurora, Colorado’s Mayor Mike Coffman recently participated in a city initiative by spending a night in a homeless shelter. This experience was part of a broader program designed to foster understanding between city officials and…

Killeen City Council Withdrew Funding for Families in Crisis Homeless Shelter, Leading to Potential Closure and Increased Homelessness

August 2, 2026

Killeen City Council’s decision to end municipal grant funding for the Friends in Crisis homeless shelter has sparked concern about the availability of safe housing for the city’s vulnerable residents. This action, discussed in the…

Ocean City Church and City Hall in Lawsuit Over Overnight Homeless Shelter

August 2, 2026

Ocean City’s welcome sign, prominently displayed at the Route 50 Bridge, promises a haven for all arriving travelers. Yet, according to the rector of St. Paul’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, this sentiment does not fully extend to…