Seattle Shelter Focuses On Native Peoples Experiencing Homelessness
Organizers hope potential residents are more comfortable coming to a facility that attends to their specific cultural needs.
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Supreme Court Won't Hear Case On Ban Against Homeless Sleeping In Public Spaces
The denial upholds a lower court ruling that put severe limits on cities' ability to enforce anti-camping ordinances on streets and in public rights of way. Advocates for the homeless lauded the move.
Opinion: Should It Be Illegal To Sleep Outside?
Laws that ban sleeping outside favor relocation over resolving the problems that force people onto the streets.
White House Names Controversial Pick To Head Homelessness Office
Advocates for the homeless worry that Robert Marbut, a consultant who has been hired by many cities, will roll back the successes of arranging housing for the homeless.
Report: Greensboro Homeless Disproportionately Targeted By Police
People experiencing homelessness in Greensboro face major barriers to attaining permanent housing and financial stability, according to a new study by UNCG, Guilford College, and the Homeless Union
Trump Administration Blames Homeless For California's Water Pollution
California leaders called these claims "political retribution" and denied that the homeless crisis is affecting environmental issues.
The Ongoing Clash Between Trump And Big Cities
Mayors of some of the cities the president targets say they aren't worried about jeopardizing federal funding and will continue fighting the rhetoric and policies they believe will harm urban areas.
Seattle Man's Toilet Kit For The Homeless Brings Privacy, Opens Doors
The city is facing a huge and visible homelessness crisis. One tech worker decided to help by bringing private toilets to outdoor camps.
In Rural Areas, Homeless People Are Harder To Find — And To Help
Homelessness is often considered an urban problem. But rural Americans often experience homelessness as well. Advocates struggle to reach homeless rural residents and connect them with services.
Once A Homeless D.C. Teen, Now A Georgetown Graduate
In 2014, Rashema Melson was a homeless high school senior who was awarded a full scholarship to college. Now, she is a graduate of Georgetown University who hopes to return to help her community.