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2025-03-26 14:50:40

Seattle Homeless Resident Joe Molloy Running for Mayor From Tent

Joe Molloy, a Seattle man living in a tent camp, launches a mayoral campaign to address the city's homelessness crisis. With first-hand experience as a guide, he aims to prioritize housing solutions. Molloy's bid challenges incumbent mayor's approach. read more

2025-01-26 22:40:03

Atlanta Reviews Homeless Policies After Tragic Clearing Incident

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has decided to halt the clearings of homeless encampments after a tragic incident where a man was killed by a city truck during removal. The mayor aims to reassess the policy on encampments to ensure such tragedies are prevented. read more

2024-12-12 06:10:13

IHOP Worker Fired for Feeding Homeless Man Offered Job Back

Victoria Hughes, an IHOP worker in Florida, was fired after feeding a homeless man but was later offered her job back. Despite the uncertainty, she expressed no regrets and stated she would help others in need again. read more

2024-12-11 17:30:14

IHOP Worker Fired for Feeding Homeless Offered Job Back

Victoria Hughes, an IHOP worker in Lakeland, Florida, was fired for feeding a homeless man. IHOP later offered her job back, along with compensation for missed work. Hughes, unsure if she would return, stated she would help someone in need again. read more

2024-11-14 12:40:11

California Homeless Protest Anti-Camping Laws, Demand Legal Protections

In California, a protest encampment is set up at Ohlone Park, with a free store, challenging anti-camping laws after a US supreme court ruling. Unhoused advocates demand legal protections and safe public space, resisting sweeps in Berkeley and Oakland. read more

2024-10-24 11:40:07

Homeless encampment cleared in New Orleans before major events.

Police clear homeless camp near New Orleans Superdome before Taylor Swift concerts, relocating roughly 75 residents. The move disrupts housing progress, causing concerns for those with mental illnesses. Advocates criticize the decision, calling for better coordination to address homelessness. read more

2024-08-08 11:40:06

Elderly Homelessness Crisis Escalates in Los Angeles

Thousands of senior citizens have died homeless in Los Angeles, revealing a crisis of inadequate housing support. The death records show elderly people succumbing on the streets, underscoring the struggle faced by older residents in a region with soaring housing costs. read more

2024-07-25 17:50:04

Governor Gavin Newsom issues an executive order in California to remove homeless encampments, following a Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to address homelessness through ordinances. The order provides guidelines for dismantling encampments deemed a health or safety risk. read more

2024-06-28 19:10:04

Los Angeles officials report a slight decrease in the unhoused population, marking the first time in years without an increase in homelessness. More than 70,000 individuals are still without homes, with efforts showing progress in addressing the crisis. read more

2024-06-05 11:40:07

Zaylin Washington, a high school graduate from Texas, overcame homelessness and bullying to earn a college scholarship, learning that people are willing to help. He emphasized the importance of support, highlighting his journey from adversity to success. read more

2024-05-21 22:40:04

A woman in Michigan lived for about a year in a makeshift apartment within a sign on top of a Family Dollar store, complete with a coffeemaker and houseplant. Police confronted her after the discovery went viral. read more

2024-05-15 02:40:04

Gavin Newsom announces advancing $3.3bn for mental health centers and homeless housing in California ahead of schedule to address the growing homelessness crisis. Funds from the plan aim to build treatment centers and clinics, part of a broader effort to tackle homelessness. read more

2024-05-13 15:20:11

Former Trump aide, John McEntee, faces criticism for joking about giving homeless people fake money to get them arrested in a TikTok video. Although McEntee claims it was a joke, social media backlash ensued, with some demanding legal action against him. read more

2024-05-10 13:20:07

A 34-year-old homeless woman was found living inside a Family Fare grocery store sign in Midland, Michigan, with a mini desk, computer, printer, and coffee maker. She had been there for a year, accessing electricity via an extension cord. read more

2024-05-09 19:30:05

A 34-year-old woman was found living inside a store's rooftop sign in Michigan for a year, equipped with a computer, printer, and a Keurig coffee machine. The discovery was made by contractors investigating an extension cord, sparking questions about her access. read more

2024-04-22 16:50:07

The Supreme Court will determine if cities can penalize homeless people for sleeping outdoors on public property, affecting how homelessness is addressed nationwide. The case City of Grants Pass v Johnson challenges fines and jail time for sleeping outside without alternatives. read more