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  • Nearly a third of students at this ski-town college have been homeless. Here's how the school's responding

    January 02, 2023 |

    Colorado Public Radio |

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    Response Location: United States, Durango, Colorado

    The rapid rehousing program at Fort Lewis College in Colorado provides students with a free bed in the school’s temporary housing unit while they work with them on finding permanent housing. When necessary, the college also provides financial assistance for things like rent and utilities.

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  • Brighton's holistic approach to housing aims to break the cycle for the next generation

    December 14, 2022 |

    The Colorado Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Brighton, Colorado

    The Brighton Housing Authority uses a holistic approach to help those experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. The organization provides tutoring to kids, runs a domestic violence program that provides temporary housing, and gives out rent and gas vouchers to those in need.

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  • RTD hires its first homeless outreach coordinator to visit stations, offer services to those illegally camped

    November 29, 2022 |

    The Colorado Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

    Through a collaborative effort between the Jefferson Center, the community mental health center for Jefferson County, and RTD train stations, those experiencing homelessness are receiving help. RTD hosts a homeless navigator that connects people at bus and train stations to mental health centers. The collaboration also links those in need with shelters, a hot meal, or even needle-exchange programs.

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  • One WA school district helped homeless students graduate. Can others?

    November 28, 2022 |

    The Seattle Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Lacey, Washington

    In Washington, North Thurston Public Schools increased the graduation rate of students experiencing homelessness from 65% to 84% by hiring student navigators. These staff members consistently support students experiencing homelessness and attend to needs like finding housing, applying for college, or anything else that might arise.

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  • "Golden Girls" find community and safety in Western Slope shelter

    November 28, 2022 |

    The Colorado Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Grand Junction, Colorado

    The Golden Girls shelter has been providing meals, medical aid, and other support services for women with children who are experiencing homelessness. Since the Golden Girls living space opened, the program has served a total of 50 women ranging in age from the early 50s to late 70s. While at the shelter, staff members help them complete paperwork so they can receive Social Security payments, pensions, or alimony, and apply for affordable housing. They’re also provided medical care, counseling, and assistance finding jobs.

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  • Building a Future for Young Adults Aged out of Foster Care

    November 28, 2022 |

    Fort Wayne Media Collaborative |

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    Response Location: United States, Fort Wayne, Indiana

    The Courtyard is an apartment complex that houses young adults, usually between ages 18 and 24 and focuses on those who have aged out of the foster care system and those at risk for homelessness. To help these young adults in need, The Courtyard has partnerships with more than 20 other local organizations to ensure residents have access to food, education, life skill training, and employment opportunities

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  • In Portland's Self-Governed Dignity Village, The Unhoused Make Their Own Rules

    November 17, 2022 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

    Dignity Village is a self-governed community in Portland, Oregon, where people experiencing homelessness can live as long as they want. The village houses 65-80 people who pay $75 a month and put in 10 hours of community-related work a week to live there.

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  • In New York, ‘Housing First' Approach Helps Unhoused People Find Stability

    November 17, 2022 |

    MindSite News |

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    Response Location: United States, New York

    HousingPlus, a New York nonprofit, uses a housing-first approach to help women experiencing homelessness. They offer the women and their children a permanent home at a reduced rent rate based on their income, and the nonprofit covers the rest through different funding streams. The approach is intended to give women stability so they can work on other tasks like finding employment, treating addiction, or improving their mental health.

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  • DC receives funds to help homeless students. Why are so many schools missing out?

    November 16, 2022 |

    Street Sense Media |

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    Response Location: United States, District of Columbia

    The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 allows the U.S. Department of Education to provide states, including D.C., funding to support equal access to public education for homeless children and their families. McKinney-Vento dollars are often scarce, so other solutions, like The American Rescue Plan and creative efforts from educators, are also helping students and families in need access the necessary resources to get an education.

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  • Home in Mooresville opens its doors to offer hope to women and children without a home

    November 15, 2022 |

    WCNC-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

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    Response Location: United States, Mooresville, North Carolina

    Hope of Mooresville takes a non-judgemental approach to help women and children experiencing homelessness by providing a safe, dignified space to live in while helping them find permanent housing and employment.

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