[ad_1] Tuesday, 09 February 2021 The cold weather in Belgium, and the cold nights predicted for the upcoming days in particular, prompted Etterbeek mayor Vincent De Wolf to take special measures to protect the homeless at night. These measures could potentially go as far as the administrative arrest of thoseContinue Reading
[ad_1] DENVER — As vaccines roll out for vulnerable populations across the state, one vulnerable population — those experiencing homelessness — gained a strong public advocate. The City of Denver is urging the state to include homeless populations in its grouping of vulnerable Coloradans in need of priority vaccine distributions.Continue Reading
[ad_1] The settlement includes an agreement that people dealing with homelessness will not be arrested or cited for sleeping outside when no shelter is available. BOISE, Idaho — Boise has agreed to pour more than $1.3 million into preventing homelessness after a 12-year legal battle over how the city dealt withContinue Reading
[ad_1] CLEVELAND — As temperatures plummet, the number of people seeking shelter away from the cold rises. Those without permanent homes are especially vulnerable to the possibility of frostbite within minutes. “We want to remove any barrier for them to get here,” said Linda Uveges, of the City Mission inContinue Reading
[ad_1] Rest is almost always one of the doctor’s orders to newly discharged patients, but that can be a challenge for those with nowhere to go. Through a collaboration with St. Vincent de Paul, PeaceHealth gave a $74,000 grant to ensure patients experiencing homelessness have a place to recover after leaving their hospitalsContinue Reading
[ad_1] On a piercingly cold December night, a handful of homeless passengers sought refuge on heated subway trains rumbling deep into Brooklyn. But when they arrived at the end of the line just after 1 a.m., those riders awoke to a grim reality: The subway was shutting down and theyContinue Reading
[ad_1] The two were almost always together, and a quite a sight. A homeless man known as Jesse and his black-and-white dog, Baby Girl, frequented Detroit’s east side as well as other city spots. Throughout the year, the relentlessly friendly owner charmed audiences as his canine companion rolled over, rode aContinue Reading
[ad_1] COLUMBUS (WCMH) – The bitter cold temperatures are especially challenging to the homeless population. Some groups are trying to make sure everyone has a warm place to spend the night. The Church for Community Development for All People won’t just serve as a house of worship Sunday – itContinue Reading
[ad_1] CHICAGO (WLS) — As cold temperatures continue through Sunday, tens of thousands around the city remain without shelter. Volunteers looked to help those in need of warmth and food. “You need more food, you need a jacket or anything else?” asked Farhan Ahmed, Chi-Care volunteer. Ahmed and his groupContinue Reading
[ad_1] A shopper walks past a homeless person lying on the sidewalk in downtown Los Angeles on May 8. Photo: David McNew/Stringer. Homeless Deaths in Los Angeles Rose by More than 30% in 2020 It’s hardly news anymore that last year was the deadliest for Los Angeles County’s unhoused population. AsContinue Reading