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Mar 18 2024
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HealthSpark CEO sees hope in tackling affordable housing, homelessness in Montgomery County
The Times HeraldApr 09 2024
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Out of the hospital, straight into homelessness
Heidi Aurand watched traffic cameras of downtown Seattle for hours, desperate to recognize her son Adam among the grainy figures on the livestream. Adam had just been released from Western State Hospital after nearly a year of psychiatric care, but Heidi didn’t think he was ready. He seemed to still be experiencing delusions. Adam had turned down options like remaining at Western State
The Seattle TimesMar 12 2024
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2 San Fernando Valley executives peddling to White House to raise funds for homeless
Two San Fernando Vally leaders began peddling their bicycles from North Hills to Washington D.C. on Tuesday, March 12, to raise money for a new program to shelter the homeless. Ken Craft, founder and CEO of Hope the Mission, and Rowan Vansleve, president of Hope the Mission, started their intense ride that will cover 3,500 miles from Santa Monica to Washington D.C. via San Bernardino, Palm
Los Angeles Daily NewsApr 16 2024
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Aurora proposes "tough love" approach to homelessness
Two proposals have been introduced to reduce homelessness in Aurora. The city says the goal is to make it untenable for people to stay on the streets while offering resources through a new court. Mayor Mike Coffman calls it a "tough love" approach. According to the 2023 Point-in-Time Survey, there are 572 people experiencing homelessness in Aurora. Currently, there are 130 to 150 shelter beds
CBS News (Online)Mar 15 2024
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Baltimore homeless advocates demand seat at the table amid efforts to address housing crisis
BALTIMORE - A group of community homeless advocates and organizations say they want a seat at the table. This comes a few weeks after the city purchased two hotels as an emergency shelter for those experiencing homelessness. "Nobody wakes up and says I want to be homeless," said Rodney Moore, the executive director of Beyond Housing Solutions. "About 1597 people experience homelessness in
CBS News (Online)Mar 21 2024
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Portland-area county chairs to Metro: Don’t use homeless surplus dollars for new housing
The Portland-area’s three top county leaders have come out swinging against a proposal floated by the Metro regional government to redirect a massive surge in unanticipated funds from the region’s homeless services tax to construct more affordable housing. Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington and Clackamas County Chair Tootie Smith warned in
The OregonianApr 04 2024
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Youth homelessness in Washington drops, report says
Washington saw a significant drop in youth homelessness over six years, according to a new report, something advocates say was due in part to new strategies, including emergency cash grants for youth in the margins. Why it matters: Adults living without stable housing often had their first experience with it as young people, said Casey Trupin of Raikes Foundation, which co-funded the report
AxiosApr 06 2024
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Homeless file a complaint against Clarkston
Apr. 6—Four unhoused Clarkston residents, along with the nonprofit Elves for the Homeless, have filed a complaint and jury demand against the city of Clarkston in the United States Eastern District Court of Washington. The four residents, all of whom have disabilities, include John Parke, Scott Darrington, Nancy Caskey and Tamara Apfelbeck. In the complaint filed Friday morning, the plaintiffs
Yahoo NewsApr 18 2024
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Arrest made in fatal shooting at homeless encampment in north Tulsa
A man charged with first-degree murder in a shooting Sunday at a north Tulsa homeless encampment is now in custody. Todd Henry Hibner, 55, was arrested late Thursday and remains held without bond at Tulsa County jail. The victim has not been identified since police said he was found dead Sunday near 11000 E. 11th St. "At first it was unclear as to whether (the death) was self inflicted or a
Tulsa WorldApr 18 2024
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Supreme Court to decide if ban on homeless encampments is 'cruel and unusual'
Cities say the case has sweeping implications as homelessness soars. Supreme Court to decide if ban on homeless encampments is 'cruel and unusual' GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- Just past the outfield fence of the local little league ballpark, homeless residents of this sleepy Oregon town erect tents to spend the night protected from cold and rain. “It’s public access, plain and simple,” said Brandon,
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