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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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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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A Gillette social service organization is helping and giving hope to the homeless

Hugh Cook

February 03, 2023 |

Wyoming Public Media |

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Response Location: United States, Gillette, Wyoming

The Day of Hope is an annual event hosted by the Council of Community Services that is intended to connect the local homeless population with social service agencies, from housing assistance to credit repair, to help them get back on their feet. CCS is the only homeless shelter in northeast Wyoming and has seen a dramatic increase in those seeking help in the past three to four years.

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Avivo Village shines as solution for unsheltered homelessness in Minneapolis

Grace Birnstengel

February 01, 2023 |

MPR News |

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Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Avivo Village provides shelter for those experiencing homelessness and assists them in securing their own permanent housing. Avivo Village is specifically for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness and offers a safer option than staying in encampments. As of December, Avivo Village helped 119 secure housing and every time a person moves out, the Village moves in someone else from an encampment.

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Community Transitional School aims to provide academic support and stability

Ellen Clarke

January 25, 2023 |

Street Roots |

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Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

Community Transitional School, a nonprofit school serving students experiencing poverty and homelessness, emphasizes peer support, personalized learning, and holistic services to help reduce stigma and help students succeed academically.

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The growing green jobs industry could mean more jobs for Kansas Citians

Mili Mansaray

January 10, 2023 |

The Kansas City Beacon |

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Response Location: United States, Kansas City, Missouri

The Kansas City nonprofit KC Can Compost is preparing people experiencing homelessness, formerly incarcerated men, and youth aging out of foster care for jobs in the environmental sector with its Green Core Training Program. Those enrolled in the five-week program learn about environmental issues, solutions, potential jobs, and necessary work and life skills before receiving a pre-apprenticeship certification.

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

Andrew Kenney

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

Jennifer Brown

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

Jennifer Brown

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?

Greg Kim

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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Building a Future for Young Adults Aged out of Foster Care

Gabi Lorino

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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