6th May 2025 The Simon Communities of Ireland are calling on the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to implement a clear communications plan around the ‘Inter-Authority Movement’ initiative, which allows Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) tenants the option of securing rental accommodation outside their original local authority area. The measure offers greater flexibility and […] The post Press Release: Simon Communities of Ireland Calls For Communications Plan for ...| Simon Communities in Ireland
The Van, a Little Rock-based organization that helps homeless people, is getting ready to buy a new building in Pulaski County that will serve as an emergency shelter during winter months.| Arkansas Times
BRAWLEY — The Brawley City Council approved first readings of two ordinances at its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept 2, aimed at abandoned shopping carts and illegal camping, measures city leaders said would give law enforcement and staff new tools to respond to issues tied to homelessness and neighborhood safety. Brawley Police Chief Jimmy Duran introduced the shopping cart ordinance, describing the carts as a public nuisance. “They become potential health hazards and really interfere with ...| Calexico Chronicle
AUSTIN, Texas – The City of Austin and Downtown Austin Alliance announce the Downtown Homelessness Task Force, a cross-agency initiative to reduce homelessness in Downtown Austin by curbing the inflow of newly unhoused individuals and increasing the number of people transitioning... The post City of Austin and Downtown Austin Alliance Announce Joint Task Force to Address Homelessness in Downtown Austin appeared first on Downtown Austin Alliance.| Downtown Austin Alliance
We’ve all seen the headlines, how the homeless are being harassed, their tents and belongings bulldozed away, being told to …Continue reading →| Deborah J. Brasket, Author
By Erica C. Barnett Kelly Kinnison, the CEO of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, is currently the subject of… The post Homelessness Authority Director Under Investigation After Complaints Claiming Racial Bias, “Toxic Work Environment” appeared first on PubliCola.| PubliCola
When President Donald Trump tries to defend his mass deportation agenda, he claims, without evidence, that immigrants are entering the United States from “mental institutions and insane asylums.” When he wants to insult people—like Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Mo.), or former Vice President Kamala Harris—he calls them “low IQ,” “deranged,” and […]| Mother Jones
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Mayor Lurie’s new effort to get many RVs off SF streets with a two-hour parking limit is now in effect, except the actual two-hour parking limit does not kick in until November. And the city will offer cash in an RV buyback program.| SFist - San Francisco News, Restaurants, Events, & Sports
In my role with Homeless Link, I am fortunate enough to visit homelessness support and prevention services all over the country. And each visit reinforces two twin beliefs. Firstly, our country faces a homelessness emergency. Secondly – but just as important – homelessness organisations (many of them amongst the 750+ Homeless Link members), with tens […] The post Breaking the Cycle: The route out of crisis, and towards a country free from homelessness appeared first on Red Brick.| Red Brick
Dozens of volunteers participated in this summer’s point-in-time count of homelessness, documenting an increase of people who lacked shelter. Some volunteers previously experienced homelessness themselves. Homelessness is increasing in Brown County. These volunteers traded a night’s sleep to document the challenge is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.| Wisconsin Watch
Milwaukee VA supports VA's "Getting Veterans Off the Street" initiative with surge events to connect unsheltered Veterans to housing and vital services.| VA News
"Sweeps, crackdowns, and mass hospitalizations may make homelessness less visible for a moment, but they don’t solve it. They just push suffering out of view—until it resurfaces again, often worse." The post Opinion: Forced Hospitalization Isn’t the Answer—Housing, Healthcare, and Compassion Are appeared first on City Limits.| City Limits
Manhattan prosecutors accused former Eric Adams aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin of using her influence to benefit landlords with business before the city in exchange for bribes and gifts. The post Adams’ Official Accused of Taking Bribes to Help Projects Jump the Line, and What Else Happened This Week In Housing appeared first on City Limits.| City Limits
After a judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing the city from immediately eliminating an incentive that pays landlords to hold vacant units for CityFHEPs voucher holders, the city decided to put the rule change through the official public review process.| City Limits
Originally written as a column for Inside Housing. If you’re looking for a chink of light ahead of the promised government strategy on homelessness, the number of homeless households living in bed …| Jules Birch
Deploying the National Guard against D.C.’s unhoused population costs four times more than simply housing them. And that’s true across the country. The post Trump’s Invasion of D.C. Costs Over $1 Million a Day. What Could That Fund Instead? appeared first on OtherWords.| OtherWords
If someone like me can get trapped in the cycle of housing instability, anyone can. But the solutions are out there. The post I Did My Dissertation on Housing Displacement. Then I Experienced It Myself. appeared first on OtherWords.| OtherWords
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ACMI appreciates our Board Member, Will Humble, providing these well-reasoned comments. Will’s years of experience can help us remain calm in times of change and give some comfort that AHCCCS is not likely to be micromanaged by CMS as a result of President Trump’s recent Executive Order. Holly Gieszl Board Member New Executive Order on […]| Association for the Chronically Mentally Ill (ACMI)
KCRHA is in the process of assessing the potential impacts of the executive order signed by President Trump on July 24, 2025. The order directs the U.S. Attorney General (AG), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take the numerous actions related to homelessness. KCRHA is assessing the impacts of the executive order regarding homelessness| KCRHA
Educators say the cuts will hit already vulnerable low-income, unhoused, disabled, migrant and refugee students hardest.| Truthout
Despite clear evidence that wildfires cause spikes in homelessness, lawmakers have failed to prepare with proactive housing legislation.| Invisible People
Community Development Director Brendan Veig and City Planner Mike Sully explained new updates to the city code adopted to comply with state legislature this year, including provisions for low barri…| Chico Enterprise-Record
The latest Point-in-Time Count found that the number of unhoused individuals rose from 3,372 in 2024 to 3,625 in 2025.| TPR
Mayors and county commissioners came together Friday, April 11, to anounce a new council to combat homelessness in the area.| InForum
City Commissioners narrowly approved a month-long extension of city's Winter Warming Program to avoid turning between 55 to 65 people out onto the street on Thursday, May 1.| InForum
“We have to come up with a plan that we agree on,” Mayor Tim Mahoney said during a special meeting Tuesday, Jan. 21.| InForum
Rep. Greg Stemen, a Republican, offered an amendment to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation budget asking for $5 million for the project.| InForum
Discover how nonprofit marketing plans empower organizations to drive meaningful action to support homeless & at-risk populations.| Big Sea
From a legislative perspective, it is illegal to be homeless in virtually every state in the USA, except for two - Oregon and Wyoming.| Invisible People
"The pitting against each other of people who lack housing and people who have housing is so insidious and counterproductive."| CounterSpin
The Sacramento Homeless Union has won a federal lawsuit against the City of Sacramento, resulting in a legal settlement that provides protections for unhoused residents during extreme heat events.| Davis Vanguard
“There are many clear violations of the right to due process, and the legal community is prepared to challenge many parts of this order.”| Atlanta Civic Circle
Each Friday, City Limits rounds up the latest news on housing, land use and homelessness. Catch up on what you might have missed here.| City Limits
One Nation backs Senator Bragg’s Housing Investment Probity Bill to stop public funds flowing to CFMEU-linked projects via Cbus. We would however go further. One Nation would: ✅ Shut down the Housing Future Fund and the federal Department of Housing. ✅ Cut $50K off home costs by fixing the Building Code and suspending GST on building materials. ✅ Create a People’s Bank for 5% fixed-rate mortgages. ✅ Allow a person’s super account to invest in their first home. Watch or continue...| Malcolm Roberts
At Community Solutions, we believe that homelessness is solvable when communities work together, share data, and build systems grounded in human dignity. That belief — and the results it has driven across hundreds of cities — has earned global recognition. We’re honored to be featured in The Future is Collective: Advancing Collective Social Innovation to […]| Community Solutions
In November, 94 communities gathered in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis-St. Paul) for three days dedicated to learning, connection, and inspiration at the Built for Zero Learning Session. This year’s event offered invaluable insights, shared new strategies, and deepened the movement’s commitment to making homelessness rare and brief. Here are the top takeaways: 1. Honoring Indigenous […]| Community Solutions
Answers to some of our most frequently asked questions, like: can a large city end homelessness?| Community Solutions
Understanding homelessness as a systems problem, not a personal failure. Hear a TED Talk on innovative solutions to address this pressing issue in communities across the U.S.| Community Solutions
“It’s a prelude to dystopia,” said local housing advocate Tim Franzen.| Atlanta Civic Circle
Jacqueline and HASL members outside the court before the hearing last Thursday A sketch from inside the court hearing by a HASL member Last Thursday, our long-term HASL member Jacqueline went to th…| Housing Action Southwark & Lambeth
More than 100,000 in SF use the benefits. The more who get squeezed out, the harder for low-cost sellers to serve them, even with the state’s bonus boost.| The Frisc
Involuntary treatment of homeless people by police, untrained in psychiatry, is a massive restriction of rights and completely unethical.| Invisible People
Thousands of residents in highly restrictive homeless shelters are subject to arbitrary rules made by someone to "teach them responsibility".| Invisible People
Unhoused Angelenos have become a political football just as pandemic-era programs that offered effective interventions are set to expire.| The New Republic
A record-high 146,733 students were living in the shelter system, doubled up, or staying in hotels, motels, or unsheltered, a new report finds.| City Limits
The latest episode of the Family Homelessness Coalition's 'Hear Our Voices' podcast features Kayla Mumtaz at the Alliance for Quality Education. The conversation touched on how New York funds its schools, what universal childcare would mean for struggling families and how parents can advocate for change.| City Limits
Supervisor Jackie Fielder announced a $30 million budget win for housing homeless families and young adults in San Francisco, along with a new shelter policy aimed at providing greater stability for families.| Davis Vanguard
Time limits on housing assistance do not address the root cause of housing instability, which is a major contributor to poverty, and instead of reducing public costs, they can lead to increased costs downstream in emergency services, homelessness, foster care, health care, and incarceration.| Davis Vanguard
Originally written as a column for Inside Housing. A year into the Labour government how should we assess its record on housing? It’s not hard to find reasons to celebrate, from the spen…| Jules Birch
See what stories caught our attention this week, from housing progress for Angelenos to a radical approach to addiction treatment.| Reasons to be Cheerful
Twelve of 27 City-led actions now complete and ongoing; progress highlighted in newly published report July 16, 2025 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and Salt Lake City Police Department Chief Brian Redd provided a six-month update on the City’s Public Safety Plan, outlining major milestones reached and reaffirming the City’s commitment to long-term safety […]| SLC.gov
Two tower blocks are expected to be closed due to safety concerns| Liverpool Echo
A funding compromise for more housing is on offer. But ICE raids, shelter rules, and RV parking policies are adding extra pressure.| The Frisc
# How the City of Tacoma uses planting strips along its streets tells a tale of haves and have-nots, and of our differing standards. The City has gone out of its way to exclude homeless people from this space with $163,000 worth of boulders.| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
As the summer heat intensifies, it becomes a critical time to offer support to the unhoused community. Extreme temperatures can pose serious health risks, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke.... The post How to Help the Unhoused Community During Summer Months appeared first on Friendship Place.| Friendship Place
Share this… Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email We are supporting The Way Home Campaign this week, and we’d need your help to spread the word and TAKE ACTION! The Mayor’s proposed...| Friendship Place
# King County is seeking to site a walk-in mental health crisis center in Capitol Hill, but a group of local business owners and residents are pushing back. Health care providers have backed the location, and Seattle Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck has emerged as a vocal proponent, while her colleagues and Mayor Bruce Harrell have mostly withheld support.| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
During the winter severe weather season, our first cold weather activation typically occurs around Thanksgiving and our last one is usually toward the end of March. Once we've wrapped up the last activation for the season, we can start gathering, refining, and analyzing data and information for the winter weather activation summary.| KCRHA
Illinois cut $14M in housing funds as homelessness rises 116%, drawing concern from advocates and state lawmakers.| Capitol News Illinois
Emily Darlington, Member of Parliament for Milton Keynes Central and Chair of the Backbench Committee for the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government, lays out how national Government can learn from Milton Keynes' success to address rough sleeping| Red Brick
The recent expansion of conservatorship laws in San Diego via Senate Bill 43 will greatly affect those with addiction. Meant to force people to get treatment for their substance use issues or mental health disorders, the law expands conservatorship criteria. This includes those with severe substance use disorders. The premise of the law is The post How Does San Diego’s New Conservatorship Law Affect Addicted People? appeared first on Addiction Programs.| Addiction Programs
Headlines | Charlotte Hanscom June 27, 2025| The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon
Why the skyrocketing cost of housing in St. John's is a problem for everyone in the province.| Analysis Archives – The Independent
Residents of wealthy neighborhoods are taking extreme measures to block much-needed housing and transportation projects.| HuffPost
Originally written as a column for Inside Housing. This spending review represents a good start on housing – but it must only be a start. Highlights of the package delivered by chancellor Rachael Reeves on Wednesday included £39 billion over 10 years for the Affordable Homes Programme (AHP) and a 10-year rent settlement of CPI plus 1 […]| Jules Birch
Originally written as a column for Inside Housing. With a week to go until the most consequential spending review for ten years, the Treasury is facing desperate last-ditch lobbying from department…| Jules Birch
Madison Sheahan’s Wildlife and Fisheries officers sent unhoused people to a New Orleans warehouse. What does that mean for the future?| The Appeal
There’s an important legal development in the case of student activist Mahmoud Khalil, held without warrant since March for voicing support for Palestinian lives.| CounterSpin
More than 100 people packed the Camden Community Center Wednesday to speak against a West Valley hotel converting to temporary homes for homeless women and children.| San José Spotlight
The HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) programs provide a broad range of services to those experiencing homelessness, at-risk of homelessness, and other challenges. Governor Josh Shapiro is committed to cutting […]| PA Department of Community & Economic Development
Undercounting the unsheltered homeless population combined with the extreme summer heat is a deadly combination in Arizona.| Grand Canyon Institute
The growing number of elderly persons experiencing homelessness requires an extensive overhaul of the welfare systems originally designed to assist houseless individuals. Elderly persons are more likely to need medical assistance, supportive housing, and disability assistance, services that the U.S. government is straining to accommodate.| Social Welfare History Project
Madelena Eifert holds a Masters in Public Health (M.P.H.) with a focus on epidemiological methods and research.| Social Welfare History Project
Originally written as a column for Inside Housing. Within the next few months the government will set out what it intends to do about homelessness and how it will pay for it. A new report argues that the prospect of the homelessness strategy and spending review present it with ‘a vital opportunity to shift away […]| Jules Birch
KCRHA has launched an ongoing Request for Information (RFI) to build a Land Bank of potential sites for temporary shelter for people experiencing homelessness. By creating a Land Bank and having land options available when funding arises for new sheltering sites, or an existing site needs to move at the end of a lease, we anticipate being able to move more efficiently to open new shelter and keep existing programs up and running.| KCRHA
“I've never in my life lit $3.1 million on fire, and that’s what this state would be doing,” said Sen. Michelle Powers, R-Fargo. “You call it diversion, deflection — it’s a homeless shelter.”| InForum
Christopher Jencks, known for his novel and inventive opinions on hot topic issues like income inequality, homelessness, and racial gaps in standardized […]| Social Science Space
In this episode, Elizabeth Funk, Founder & CEO of DignityMoves, talks about real progress being made with the crisis of homelessness in America.| blog.altosresearch.com
San Jose has been clearing homeless encampments along city waterways, and is looking to do the same for people living under freeways.| San José Spotlight
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has announced a plan to freeze supportive housing development in the Downtown Eastside (DTES). The plan is part of a wider set of policy changes targeting the DTES and spear…| themainlander.com
'I have no doubt ... the direct result will be homelessness for multiple people' — Essex County shuts Intensive Supportive Housing Program.| windsorstar
LAFLA’s LEIF Program engages and empowers law students who are historically underrepresented in public interest law. This cohort of summer law clerks participates in unique events and programs where they gain hands-on experience helping LAFLA clients, and complete a research project on a special area. Aisha Khawaja chose to spend her summer fighting for the rights of […]| LAFLA: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
A proposal for the City of Sioux Falls to build a fence around an adjacent parking lot to curb police calls has sparked speculation the homeless shelter may make way for redevelopment.| Sioux Falls Live
Nobody believes that spending $70,000 to fence off an empty lot adjacent to the Bishop Dudley House shelter in downtown Sioux Falls will cure social ills but it might make it safer.| Sioux Falls Live
Originally written as a column for Inside Housing. No more sticking plaster politics was the promise from Labour at the general election seven months ago. The 126,000 homeless families and 164,000 …| Jules Birch
The co-living compound was celebrated as a utopia. But there was a catch.| The San Francisco Standard
On a single night in January each year, cities across the United States conduct a Point in Time (PIT) Count of individuals experiencing homelessness. The PIT Count is a massive effort with the purpose of gathering essential insights to guide interventions, improve policies, and provide local information needed to apply for funding opportunities through the [...]| 3Keys
Amid a budget shortfall, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan wants to move money allocated to affordable housing toward temporary housing solutions — indefinitely.| San José Spotlight
"Collaboration and fidelity to Housing First" are keys to ending homelessness, said James Mathy, author of a Milwaukee-area plan to end homelessness that saw a 45% drop in unhoused people.| InForum
While housing is considered to be the "bedrock people need," the government, nonprofits and the private sector pay millions every year just trying to keep up with the problem of homelessness.| InForum
“It’s been hard on the street,” Shawn Teggatz told The Forum. He is experiencing homelessness and spent a sweltering Thursday sitting under a tree outside of Fargo City Hall.| InForum
The Moorhead nonprofit that offers shelter, food and support to those in need has to raise $200,000 or else close by Nov. 30.| InForum
On Tuesday, January 28, volunteers and city workers across Maricopa County municipalities fanned out across their respective communities to try and spot people who might be homeless in what is called the annual “Point in Time” Homelessness count. Once found, a person is asked where they slept that night and a series of other questions, including if there were others in their group at night. The surveys are required by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Typicall...| Grand Canyon Institute
Originally written as a column for Inside Housing. Think of all the elements of the grim inheritance bequeathed to this government by the last one and perhaps the grimmest is the almost 160,000 chi…| Jules Birch
Originally written as a column for Inside Housing. What’s in a target? Angela Rayner faced questions at the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee this week and gave some ill…| Jules Birch
Initiative preparing to hire director after year of discussion between area agencies.| Rochester Post Bulletin
Sim’s abrupt pause on housing and newest police crackdown is for the wealthiest – at the expense of all of us.|
