Guilford County count shows more people experiencing homelessness
A local nonprofit reports seeing more families with young children and people over the age of 50 experiencing homelessness in Guilford County.
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Supreme Court weighs whether cities can punish unhoused people for sleeping outside
Lower courts ruled it's "cruel and unusual" to fine or jail people on public land if no shelter is available. An Oregon city says that's hamstrung efforts to keep public spaces safe and open to all.
How far can cities go to clear homeless camps? The U.S. Supreme Court will decide
Lower courts have said it's unconstitutional to punish people for sleeping outside if no shelter is available. Cities say these rulings have paralyzed their efforts to manage growing tent encampments.
Charges dropped against Ohio pastor who housed homeless people at his church
Chris Avell, a pastor from Bryan, Ohio, faced charges after turning his church into a quasi-homeless shelter, partly in response to the city's housing shortage.
To help these school kids deal with trauma, mindfulness lessons over the loudspeaker
An elementary school in Florida, credits daily mindfulness lessons with helping students cope with stress — and turning the school around academically. The lessons are delivered through an app.
Interactive Resource Center to enter first phase of expansion to 24/7 facility in Greensboro
The Interactive Resource Center is expanding its hours of operation starting Wednesday to provide more access to homelessness services for those in need.
Greensboro's Doorway Project fills important need for the unhoused as temperatures get colder
Greensboro's pallet shelter program remains important as it enters its second year with other services unavailable.
Winston-Salem to fund cold weather emergency shelter for unhoused people
The city of Winston-Salem has agreed to help fund a shelter for those who need housing during dangerously cold weather.
Homelessness in the U.S. hit a record high last year as pandemic aid ran out
The jump is 12% more than the year before and came as rents and inflation skyrocketed. The increase was driven by families and those who lost housing for the first time.
Guilford County, Greensboro City Council approve funds for emergency winter sheltering
Guilford County and Greensboro officials approved funds this week to help provide shelter for residents without housing this winter.