Homeless

San Diego City Council members are pushing to cut nearly $3.8 million from the city's homeless shelter and safe parking programs—a move that would shutter the Lighthouse Interim Shelter and reduce beds at the 16th & Newton Bridge Shelter. The cuts are outlined in a budget priority memo signed by…

The Leading Business Resource for Plumbing, Hydronic and Mechanical Systems Professionals Company donates grinder and drain pumps to help Hope Vibes expand its mobile shower and laundry program for individuals experiencing homelessness. Key Highlights SFA Saniflo USA is donating pump systems for Hope Vibes’ second mobile shower and laundry truck…

Homelessness has increased by nearly a third over the past 12 years, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD reported 745,652 homeless people in the country as of January 2025, according to its most recent count. That's a 27% increase since 2013 but…

Brazil is the world’s largest consumer and importer of shark meat. But it’s not just restaurants and grocery stores — a Mongabay investigation found that the country’s government agencies have purchased thousands of tons of shark meat to serve in schools, hospitals, prisons, military bases, homeless shelters and other public…

A man who experienced homelessness as a teenager has spoken about rebuilding his life and career as a chef after receiving support from youth homelessness charity, Centrepoint. Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it…

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An architectural drawing of the "Village at the Barn" is shown during a press conference on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Photo by City of Windsor Article content Mayor Drew Dilkens unveiled a vision Wednesday for a pod-style housing village inside the former Windsor Arena to help tackle homelessness and addiction…

Generated Image It’s easy to look away when you aren’t affected by a tragedy. It’s easy to feel disconnected from the issues of displacement or homelessness if you or someone close to you hasn’t experienced them. Thousands of children live in harsh environments, many of whom are without parents. These…

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Amy Ayers stands near her tent in a forest outside of Ottawa Thursday. Ayers and her three children, aged 26, 15 and 14 are homeless and are living in a tent in the forest while they seek permanent housing. Photo by Tony Caldwell /Postmedia Article content It’s Tuesday, May 26.…