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#affordable-housing

Groundbreaking on latest phase of deeply affordable Kingsland Commons in Greenpoint

Kingsland Commons development focuses on providing affordable housing and essential services, particularly for low-income and formerly homeless residents.

Did Sunnyvale leaders reach their goals in 2024? - San Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale is actively prioritizing and improving homeless services, while facing challenges in funding for other social programs and civic improvements.

Groundbreaking on latest phase of deeply affordable Kingsland Commons in Greenpoint

Kingsland Commons development focuses on providing affordable housing and essential services, particularly for low-income and formerly homeless residents.

Did Sunnyvale leaders reach their goals in 2024? - San Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale is actively prioritizing and improving homeless services, while facing challenges in funding for other social programs and civic improvements.
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Shelter worker fatally stabbed in Brooklyn, sources say

A shelter employee was fatally stabbed in Brooklyn during a tragic incident, prompting a manhunt for the suspect.

Ex-staffers of homeless nonprofit indicted in alleged kickback scheme * Brooklyn Paper

Two former nonprofit employees charged in a kickback scheme misappropriating over $500,000 meant for homeless services in NYC.
#government-oversight

County audit finds lax accounting at L.A. homeless authority

LAHSA's auditing issues led to millions in unreclaimed funds and delayed contractor payments.

L.A. County supervisors approve plan to study homeless services overhaul

Los Angeles County is considering creating a new department to manage homeless services for better transparency and accountability.

County audit finds lax accounting at L.A. homeless authority

LAHSA's auditing issues led to millions in unreclaimed funds and delayed contractor payments.

L.A. County supervisors approve plan to study homeless services overhaul

Los Angeles County is considering creating a new department to manage homeless services for better transparency and accountability.
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#miami-beach

Miami Beach said homeless tax referendum won't count. Results show it was likely to pass

A proposed 1% food-and-beverage tax for homeless services received majority support despite city officials rescinding the ballot question.

After scrapping homeless tax vote, Miami Beach is getting a $10M bill from Miami-Dade

Miami Beach faces a $10 million demand from Miami-Dade County for homeless services after rescinding a restaurant tax referendum.
Tensions rise between Miami Dade County and Miami Beach over homeless service funding after a recently rescinded referendum.

After Miami Beach defends pulling homeless referendum, commissioner hires mariachi band

Miami Beach Commissioner David Suarez celebrated the legal team's victory with a mariachi band after defending against a lawsuit for rescinding a homeless tax referendum.

Miami Beach said homeless tax referendum won't count. Results show it was likely to pass

A proposed 1% food-and-beverage tax for homeless services received majority support despite city officials rescinding the ballot question.

After scrapping homeless tax vote, Miami Beach is getting a $10M bill from Miami-Dade

Miami Beach faces a $10 million demand from Miami-Dade County for homeless services after rescinding a restaurant tax referendum.
Tensions rise between Miami Dade County and Miami Beach over homeless service funding after a recently rescinded referendum.

After Miami Beach defends pulling homeless referendum, commissioner hires mariachi band

Miami Beach Commissioner David Suarez celebrated the legal team's victory with a mariachi band after defending against a lawsuit for rescinding a homeless tax referendum.
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L.A. County voters decide on homeless funding, expanding board of supes

LA County's Measure A seeks to secure and expand funding for homeless services, potentially doubling sales tax rates.
Measure G proposes significant structural changes to the Board of Supervisors, reflecting community calls for governance reform.

City Offers $4,000 Housing Grants to Migrant Families, Report Says

The Asylee Moveout Assistance program aims to help migrant families transition from shelters to permanent housing.

Multnomah County announces Homelessness Resource Center in Gresham

Cook Plaza Building will become the East County Homelessness Resource Center, enhancing services for the homeless in Gresham.

Chicago voters reject 'mansion tax' to fund homeless services during Illinois primary

Chicago voters rejected a real estate tax for homeless services over $1 million properties.
Supporters estimated the tax would generate $100 million annually for homeless services.

Nonprofit HomeFirst pulls out of South Bay homeless shelter after discrimination allegations

HomeFirst to stop operating county-owned shelter in Sunnyvale due to discrimination allegations
Allegations of discrimination against Black shelter employees and residents raised by local organizations
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