They went looking for homeless people on a frigid Syracuse night. Here’s who they found
Carlos is interviewed by volunteers at his encampment under a train bridge adjacent to Armory Square during the Point-in-Time ...
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Winter Park police launch program to help homeless people
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS USING A FEDERAL FUNDED GRANT TO HELP CONNECT HOMELESS PEOPLE WITH LOCAL NONPROFITS. WESH 2’S JUSTIN SCHECKER EXPLAINS HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS. YOU CANNOT ARREST YOURSELF ...
Hundreds of volunteers went looking for thousands of homeless people. Here’s what they found.
Volunteers kept looking. Carla Vanegas, the Rescue Mission’s director of outreach, spotted some bedding along an embankment.
Point-in-time count aims to tally homeless population in Central MS. How does the process work?
Central Mississippi Continuum of Care canvassed areas in Hinds County on Monday for its annual Point in Time Count.
‘Heavy and hopeful’: Boston volunteers survey city for homeless census
Last night, hundreds of volunteers conducted Boston's annual homeless census. The amount of new faces was "striking." ...
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After two years of rising homelessness, D.C. again counts the unsheltered
In the glow pouring out of the windows of downtown Washington’s Martin Luther King Jr. library, a team of outreach workers gathered around Meghann Abraham on Wednesday night. “Where are you ...
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Nurse describes the struggles and resiliency of people found on streets in Boston's annual homeless census
The census, or Point-in-Time count, is required by the federal government and helps officials determine how to direct federal, state and city funds for housing and homeless service programs.
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Coalition for Homeless Individuals holds briefing at State House
The Coalition for Homeless Individuals held a briefing today, highlighting the challenges facing homeless people in Massachusetts and identifying potential solutions.
Houston Public Media6d
Outreach teams conduct annual count of Houston area’s homeless population
The annual count, which runs through Thursday, helps officials track trends in homelessness and determine the resources ...
U.S. News & World Report5d
States With the Largest Homeless Populations
Meanwhile, Wyoming and North Dakota had the smallest numbers of homeless people, with fewer than 1,000 statewide each. Adjusted for state population, Mississippi (0.35), Louisiana (0.75 ...
'People are going to die': Councillor walks Saskatoon's streets at night for insight on homelessness crisis
Last week, a homeless advocate challenged Saskatoon city councillors to walk the city's streets at night to see the reality ...
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Homeless pods a vital lifeline, charities say
Charities working with the homeless say a decision to approve overnight ... "The NAPpad can provide a vital lifeline and a dignified sanctuary for people suffering with mental health issues ...