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Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Why do Bay Area homeless people turn down shelter beds?

Many homeless individuals resist shelter due to trauma and mental health issues, leading to increasing tensions with local governments seeking to enforce shelter acceptance.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Mental Health Awareness Month: 4 Goals for Improved Psychosis Care

Mental health awareness requires reflection on systemic issues, such as the shortage of psychiatric beds for the severely mentally ill.
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Why do Bay Area homeless people turn down shelter beds?

Many homeless individuals resist shelter due to trauma and mental health issues, leading to increasing tensions with local governments seeking to enforce shelter acceptance.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Mental Health Awareness Month: 4 Goals for Improved Psychosis Care

Mental health awareness requires reflection on systemic issues, such as the shortage of psychiatric beds for the severely mentally ill.
#city-council
#housing
Los Angeles
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

Skid Row housing org failure could spell doom for other nonprofits

The Skid Row Housing Trust's collapse highlights systemic issues in homeless housing funding in Los Angeles.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Letters: San Jose's homeless law is cruel and unnecessary

San Jose should prioritize providing alternatives to shelters for the unhoused rather than penalizing them, as existing laws already manage disorderly conduct.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

What Happened This Week in NYC Housing? May 16, 2025

New York City aims to enhance affordable housing by promoting nonprofit ownership of shelters and major housing developments.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
San Francisco

California Gov. Newsom moves to ban homeless encampments. Here's what to know about his proposal

Los Angeles
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

Skid Row housing org failure could spell doom for other nonprofits

The Skid Row Housing Trust's collapse highlights systemic issues in homeless housing funding in Los Angeles.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Letters: San Jose's homeless law is cruel and unnecessary

San Jose should prioritize providing alternatives to shelters for the unhoused rather than penalizing them, as existing laws already manage disorderly conduct.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

What Happened This Week in NYC Housing? May 16, 2025

New York City aims to enhance affordable housing by promoting nonprofit ownership of shelters and major housing developments.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
San Francisco

California Gov. Newsom moves to ban homeless encampments. Here's what to know about his proposal

#fremont
#hud
fromKqed
2 days ago
San Francisco

New Trump Administration Rules Could Cut Off Crucial Federal Homelessness Funding | KQED

NYC politics
fromThe Nation
15 hours ago

HUD and ICE Collude to Target Mixed-Status Families

Federal housing assistance faces significant cuts under Trump's budget proposal, risking homelessness for thousands of Americans.
fromKqed
2 days ago
San Francisco

New Trump Administration Rules Could Cut Off Crucial Federal Homelessness Funding | KQED

fromIndependent
19 hours ago

Grieving widower of late bishop ordered to give up home after he loses legal battle

"To tell you the truth, I'm still in a state of shock, because I've suddenly been made homeless." he said.
UK news
#public-safety
San Francisco
fromABC30 Fresno
1 week ago

Gov. Gavin Newsom urges California cities and counties to ban homeless encampments

California Governor Newsom urges municipalities to clear homeless encampments and provides $3.3 billion for housing and treatment solutions.
fromMission Local
1 day ago
Mission District

Day 73 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: S.F. needs 'to pay more attention to the homeless' here

San Francisco
fromABC30 Fresno
1 week ago

Gov. Gavin Newsom urges California cities and counties to ban homeless encampments

California Governor Newsom urges municipalities to clear homeless encampments and provides $3.3 billion for housing and treatment solutions.
fromMission Local
1 day ago
Mission District

Day 73 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: S.F. needs 'to pay more attention to the homeless' here

#public-policy
Alternative transportation
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Escalating Anti-Homeless Policies Fall Hardest on Disabled People in the US

The Supreme Court ruling criminalizes homelessness, worsening conditions for many unhoused Americans, particularly disabled individuals.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Newsom Calls on California Cities to Flat-Out Ban Homeless Encampments

Governor Newsom urges California cities to aggressively clear street encampments, backed by funding for more shelter and services.
San Francisco
fromSan Jose Inside
1 week ago

Newsom Wants Cities to Force Homeless To Move Campsites Every 3 Days

Governor Newsom urges California cities to enact ordinances to prohibit public camping in response to persistent homelessness.
Alternative transportation
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Escalating Anti-Homeless Policies Fall Hardest on Disabled People in the US

The Supreme Court ruling criminalizes homelessness, worsening conditions for many unhoused Americans, particularly disabled individuals.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Newsom Calls on California Cities to Flat-Out Ban Homeless Encampments

Governor Newsom urges California cities to aggressively clear street encampments, backed by funding for more shelter and services.
San Francisco
fromSan Jose Inside
1 week ago

Newsom Wants Cities to Force Homeless To Move Campsites Every 3 Days

Governor Newsom urges California cities to enact ordinances to prohibit public camping in response to persistent homelessness.
#education
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Educators fear their homeless students could become a target for Trump cuts

Federal law McKinney-Vento protects homeless students, ensuring their right to education amid housing instability.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Educators fear their homeless students could become a target for Trump cuts

Federal law McKinney-Vento protects homeless students, ensuring their right to education amid housing instability.
#san-francisco
fromMission Local
1 week ago
Mission District

Day 64 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: Clean plazas, people on the move and two evening gatherings

fromMission Local
2 days ago
Mission District

To some S.F. neighbors, the city-funded Gubbio Project is a blight. To others, it's a sanctuary.

fromMission Local
1 week ago
Mission District

Day 64 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: Clean plazas, people on the move and two evening gatherings

fromMission Local
2 days ago
Mission District

To some S.F. neighbors, the city-funded Gubbio Project is a blight. To others, it's a sanctuary.

#los-angeles
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

L.A. landlord stops blasting "Baby Shark" tune to drive off homeless following complaints

Playing children's music to deter homeless individuals highlights growing tensions between businesses and the homeless crisis in urban areas.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

In multimillion-dollar building, formerly homeless people face 'dismal' conditions, suit says

Tenants at a supportive housing facility in Los Angeles are suing over extreme neglect, citing severe disrepair and unsafe living conditions.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago
Non-profit organizations

Failure of Skid Row landlord 'canary in the coal mine' for other homeless housing in Los Angeles, report says

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

L.A. landlord stops blasting "Baby Shark" tune to drive off homeless following complaints

Playing children's music to deter homeless individuals highlights growing tensions between businesses and the homeless crisis in urban areas.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

In multimillion-dollar building, formerly homeless people face 'dismal' conditions, suit says

Tenants at a supportive housing facility in Los Angeles are suing over extreme neglect, citing severe disrepair and unsafe living conditions.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago
Non-profit organizations

Failure of Skid Row landlord 'canary in the coal mine' for other homeless housing in Los Angeles, report says

NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Getting the Vote Out in NYC Homeless & Domestic Violence Shelters

Voter registration initiatives empower those experiencing homelessness to participate in elections.
Advocacy groups are focused on enhancing voter registration for homeless individuals.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Dead Body Discovered While Clearing Large Homeless Encampment Near Oakland's Fruitvale

Oakland's aggressive encampment clearings are raising concerns, as the homeless population remains displaced without adequate solutions to their situation.
#immigration
#crime
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

Soho stabbing: Panhandlers' argument leads to bloody assault near subway station | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

Soho stabbing: Panhandlers' argument leads to bloody assault near subway station | amNewYork

#london
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

500 empty homes to be given to homeless Londoners under Sadiq Khan's plan to eradicate rough sleeping by 2030

London plans to provide up to 500 homes for the homeless to tackle rough sleeping by 2028.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

'Dire realities' of London's temporary accommodation crisis exposed

Homeless children in London often spend childhoods in temporary accommodation with limited facilities, lacking basic services and dignity.
#law-enforcement
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Officer takes in homeless teen. Years later, he pins a police badge on him.

Bello, a homeless teenager, found stability and mentorship through Andy McIlveen, ultimately inspiring his journey to becoming a police officer.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Officer takes in homeless teen. Years later, he pins a police badge on him.

Bello, a homeless teenager, found stability and mentorship through Andy McIlveen, ultimately inspiring his journey to becoming a police officer.
#social-issues
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

The homeless people of Madrid's Barajas airport: I'm sick of sleeping on the floor'

Hundreds of homeless individuals are sleeping in Madrid's Barajas Airport, revealing a critical issue of urban homelessness.
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

The homeless people of Madrid's Barajas airport: I'm sick of sleeping on the floor'

Hundreds of homeless individuals are sleeping in Madrid's Barajas Airport, revealing a critical issue of urban homelessness.
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Man found dead outside Dublin garda station

Gardai discovered an unresponsive man in his 30s outside Store Street Garda Station, Dublin 1, while conducting welfare checks this morning.
London politics
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Urchin review - Harris Dickinson homelessness drama is terrific directorial debut

Harris Dickinson's debut film provides a compassionate and thought-provoking perspective on homelessness, emphasizing emotional struggles and societal disparities.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Exclusive | On hobo patrol with the NYPD: 'We can't force them' off subways into shelters

"We always worry about him," said Officer Ronny Del Rosario, who's been on the job for two years. "Sleeping on the floor every day isn't safe."
NYC LGBT
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Boat-Dwelling Woman In Richardson Bay Who Bear-Sprayed Harbormaster In 2020 Avoids Jail Time

Havel described the growing frustration among local leaders as boat-dwelling populations increase and become less compliant, jeopardizing both environmental safety and community harmony.
Portland
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Here's What We Know So Far About New York's New Housing Voucher Program

New Housing Voucher Access Program (HAVP) aims to assist those at risk of homelessness with funding for rent support.
#california
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

What to know about Gov. Gavin Newsom's move to ban encampments

California's governor urges cities to ban homeless encampments while emphasizing the need for sustainable housing solutions.
Local governments demand ongoing funding to effectively deal with homelessness, instead of one-time financial support.
San Francisco
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: Clearing encampments looks good politically. But criminalizing homelessness is bad policy

California's homelessness crisis stems from a lack of affordable housing, not just encampments and their residents' issues.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

What to know about Gov. Gavin Newsom's move to ban encampments

California's governor urges cities to ban homeless encampments while emphasizing the need for sustainable housing solutions.
Local governments demand ongoing funding to effectively deal with homelessness, instead of one-time financial support.
San Francisco
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: Clearing encampments looks good politically. But criminalizing homelessness is bad policy

California's homelessness crisis stems from a lack of affordable housing, not just encampments and their residents' issues.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

2 found dead inside tent in Westlake months after fatal fire at same encampment

Two individuals were found dead in a Westlake tent, with the woman's family raising concerns about misconceptions surrounding her background.
#executive-order
Washington DC
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Trump orders VA to house 6,000 veterans in a National Center for Warrior Independence in West L.A.

Trump signs order for National Warrior Independence Center to house homeless veterans.
Goal to house 6,000 veterans and redirect funds from illegal alien services.
Washington DC
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Trump orders VA to house 6,000 veterans in a National Center for Warrior Independence in West L.A.

Trump signs order for National Warrior Independence Center to house homeless veterans.
Goal to house 6,000 veterans and redirect funds from illegal alien services.
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Good Morning, News: Supreme Court vs. Federal Judges, County Stops Homeless Tent Distribution, and RIP Moshu (AKA "Sir Snacks-a-Lot")

Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson announced that the county will no longer hand out tents to the homeless, proposing a focus on creating more shelter beds instead.
DC food
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

The Orwell Prize: London Standard's David Cohen shortlisted for shining spotlight on homelessness

Cohen's reporting on homelessness, particularly affecting refugees, has garnered significant attention, culminating in his nomination for The Orwell Prize 2025.
#housing-crisis
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | Will the Liberals' campaign promises help fix the housing crisis? | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | Will the Liberals' campaign promises help fix the housing crisis? | CBC News

UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Rise in disabled people facing homelessness in England

Homelessness among disabled households in England surged to over 60,000, a nearly 75% increase since 2019.
Social housing access for disabled people has decreased significantly.
#affordable-housing
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto startup

In Canada's housing crisis, are modular homes a cheaper and faster solution? | CBC News

Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

In Canada's housing crisis, are modular homes a cheaper and faster solution? | CBC News

Modular housing offers a promising solution to affordable housing shortages, addressing homelessness efficiently and economically.
#social-services
fromQNS
1 week ago
Brooklyn

New CEO takes helm at HousingPlus, NYC's women-focused housing nonprofit - QNS

fromQNS
1 week ago
Brooklyn

New CEO takes helm at HousingPlus, NYC's women-focused housing nonprofit - QNS

California
fromKqed
1 week ago

An Aging Homeless Population Amidst A Push by Newsom to Ban Encampments | KQED

California's Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants is under federal investigation.
Governor Newsom has introduced a model ordinance for cities to ban homeless encampments.
#housing-policy
NYC startup
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Could federal funding support tiny home projects?

Interim supportive housing is essential to preventing homelessness-related trauma and addressing the practical challenges of permanent housing.
from48 hills
1 week ago
NYC politics

Newsom's latest attack on the unhoused is brutal, cruel-and a political fail - 48 hills

NYC startup
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Could federal funding support tiny home projects?

Interim supportive housing is essential to preventing homelessness-related trauma and addressing the practical challenges of permanent housing.
from48 hills
1 week ago
NYC politics

Newsom's latest attack on the unhoused is brutal, cruel-and a political fail - 48 hills

NYC parents
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Ending child homelessness has a price tag, and that price tag is $66 million

Mothers experiencing homelessness demand the city invest $66 million to end child homelessness, focusing on dignity and housing support.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

A new push to bring recovery homes into state's 'housing first' homeless model

When we passed our 'housing first' law we were so intent on reducing barriers to addicts that we inadvertently created new barriers to addicts who wanted to get sober.
SF real estate
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Day 63 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: Those displaced haven't moved far

"Be careful where you walk," said Sophie Wallace, 55, as she stood near the corner of Caledonia and 15th streets, just off of Valencia. "Someone comes here every day and poops." Someone human, she meant, and partial to that specific bit of the sidewalk. Nobody picks it up, Wallace added.
Mission District
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

San Jose cuts parkland to add more businesses near airport - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose plans to redevelop land beneath the airport, potentially reducing parkland, despite community concerns about the impact on homelessness and green space.
Online Community Development
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Now I steal people's attention': how a Brazilian newspaper has turned a city's rough sleepers into journalists

Boca de Rua empowers marginalized individuals by offering them a platform to sell newspapers they create, transforming their experiences into stories.
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