Tag: public policy

Killeen City Council Approves Funding to Keep Homeless Shelter Open Until December 31

September 16, 2026

In a recent decision, the Killeen City Council approved a reprieve for the city’s only homeless shelter, Friends in Crisis, ensuring its operation through December 31. This decision came after a unanimous 7-0 vote during…

Killeen City Council Approves New Homeless Center Rezoning

September 15, 2026

In a recent update from the Killeen-Fort Hood area, several significant local events have unfolded, reflecting the community’s ongoing challenges and responses. The Killeen City Council is set to conduct interviews for the final candidates…

Killeen Planning and Zoning Commission Approves Rezoning for New Homeless Shelter on 1002 Medical Drive

September 15, 2026

The Killeen Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a rezoning recommendation for 1002 Medical Drive, setting the stage for the establishment of a homeless shelter by Armor of God Outreach. This decision, made with a…

Homeless Shelter in Glasgow Faces Closure After Council Refuses Planning Application Citing Anti-Social Behavior Concerns

September 15, 2026

A homeless shelter in Glasgow faces potential closure after the council refused a planning application to continue its operations. Homeless Project Scotland, which has been running a 24-hour night shelter and soup kitchen on Glassford…

HUD Secretary and HHS Secretary Criticize LA Homeless Agency, Endorse Faith-Based Alternatives

September 15, 2026

In a recent visit to Los Angeles, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed strong criticism of the Los Angeles Homeless…

Moody Bible Institute Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Chicago Schools Over Student Teacher Placement Restrictions

September 14, 2026

Moody Bible Institute, a Christian educational institution in Chicago, has initiated a lawsuit against the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) over a dispute concerning student teacher placements. The core of the issue lies in CPS’s requirement…

“Two Cambridge Shelters for Homeless Families Face Closure, Affecting Eight Families”

September 14, 2026

Two shelters for homeless families in Cambridge are facing imminent closure, leaving eight families without a place to stay starting October 31. These shelters, which have been operational for over 40 years, are located at…

Augusta City Leaders Plan New Low-Barrier Homeless Shelter to Address Growing Homelessness

September 14, 2026

In Augusta, city leaders are addressing the increasing homelessness crisis by planning a new year-round low-barrier shelter. This initiative aims to provide a safe haven for those with drug issues or untreated mental illnesses, ensuring…

DeKalb Church Group Donates $745 to Youth Homeless Shelter Program

September 13, 2026

In a recent act of generosity, members of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Women donated $745 to the Family Service Agency of DeKalb. This contribution supports the Roots to Rise program, which aids youth in…

Boston Zoning Board Clears Way for West Roxbury Homeless Shelter Amid Neighbor Appeals

September 13, 2026

The Boston Zoning Board of Appeals has made a decisive move to reject an appeal by a neighboring resident, paving the way for a contentious plan to transform a former nursing home in West Roxbury…