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Street medicine clinics bring much-needed care to L.A.'s unhoused

Eliza Partika

March 30, 2023 |

AfroLA |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Groups like the Sidewalk Project are gathering volunteers to provide street medicine and care to people experiencing homelessness, many of whom are trans sex workers in need of basic care items beyond just clothes and food. These volunteers come to those in need with lived experiences, as many of them have experienced homelessness themselves, making them easier to trust as they provide important services like HIV and trans wellness care.

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What life in the blue bus says about the challenge to help the homeless

Marjorie Cortez

March 29, 2023 |

Deseret News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Salt Lake City, Utah

The Nomad Alliance bus is a warming center on wheels that provides people experiencing homelessness a safe place to stay. The bus accepts anyone who needs help, so long as they help keep the bus clean, and can take in about 20 people at a time.

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LA's City Hall Leads a New Fight Against an Old Foe: Homelessness

Patrick Sisson

March 22, 2023 |

Bloomberg |

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Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles’ Inside Safe initiative is helping to transition people experiencing homelessness into interim housing and, eventually, permanent housing. The program uses local service providers to assist with the transition and provide social services.

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Homelessness Reduced by Half in Colorado Town

Carolyn Presutti

March 20, 2023 |

Voice of America (VOA) |

Multi-Media |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Colorado Springs, Colorado

The Springs Rescue Mission is a homeless shelter that provides care and resources from food and shelter to job and skill training. The Springs Rescue Mission, alongside similar local groups, has reduced homelessness in the area by 50% and 30% of those who go through the program’s job training leave with the skills necessary to get a job and live independently.

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Tackling Rural America's 'Hidden' Housing Crisis

Taylor Sisk Jan Pytalski

March 15, 2023 |

The Daily Yonder |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Roseburg, Oregon

Organizations like the Gary Leif Navigation Center are providing housing services and support to those in need. The Gary Leif Navigation Center opened in the summer of 2022 and is a low-barrier shelter that provides 10 pods for individuals to sleep and store their belongings in. Due to increased need, plans are currently underway to expand the Center, adding an additional 30 beds.

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What It Takes To Shelter Washington State's Housing Insecure Youth

Neal Morton

March 13, 2023 |

Next City |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington

School districts in Washington State are required to identify students experiencing homelessness and enroll them into a state program in which the district pays for the students' transportation and covers the cost of other necessities with allotted federal funds.

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Washington's first homeless shelter-based Girl Scout troop is back in business

Anna Patrick

March 12, 2023 |

The Seattle Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Burien, Washington

Mary’s Place family homeless shelter waives fees for young residents interested in participating in its girl scout troop. The troop is the first of its kind to be based in a homeless shelter in the state of Washington.

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Vermont school district tries new approach to helping homeless students: find them a home

April Barton

March 09, 2023 |

Burlington Free Press |

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Response Location: United States, Vermont

A family outreach and assessment coordinator for a school district in Vermont helps families experiencing homelessness get connected to services to address their needs and keep the children on track with their education.

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California health program successfully cut hospital visits

Adam Beam

February 08, 2023 |

Associated Press |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, California

California’s Whole Person Care pilot program improved care for the state’s most at-risk Medicaid patients, like those experiencing homelessness and addiction. The program resulted in fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits and also provided assistance in education, transportation, employment and helping participants access and maintain housing. The pilot program exists in 26 counties and served about 250,000 people.

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Despite Mixed Reviews, Tiny Home Villages for Homeless People Are Growing

Robert Davis

February 07, 2023 |

Invisible People |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States

Villages of tiny homes are popping up in cities across the United States as temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness.

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