Homeless

Of the $200-million+ Ontario promised for supportive housing and homelessness programs, the province's second-largest city is getting only $845,100. Published Apr 25, 2023  •  Last updated 6 hours ago  •  3 minute read Housing Affairs Minister Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds-Grenville, boosted housing funds for his own riding but seemingly was…

One never knows what one might encounter in downtown Los Angeles. “I’m going to cut your head off,” threatened a man with a tangled beard and untied boots who swept past one day in a sudden gust. I walked on, turning back, watching him cross into the shadow of the…

A newly proposed law in Oregon would allow the homeless to sue municipalities for as much as $1,000 per violation as part of a new initiative to decriminalize homelessness. Sponsored by Beaverton-area Democratic Representative Farrah Chaichi, House Bill 3501—otherwise known as the "Right to Rest Act"—would allow anyone experiencing homelessness…

From 15 May, Big Issue North vendors will sell the national Big Issue UK weekly magazine, as Big Issue North magazine ceases production. The change will not have an impact on people experiencing poverty and homelessness across the region, who will continue to earn an income through selling a magazine…

Nigerian musician, Skales has described how his senior colleague in the Nigerian music industry, Timaya broke down in tears when he learned of his difficulties and homelessness. Speaking in interview with Chude Jideonwo, Skales reported that he was left without a home after quitting his old record label E.M.E. because…

A U.S. Army veteran is suing a Georgia city after he was arrested for holding a sign with the phrase “God bless the homeless Vets” written on it. Jeff Gray filed two lawsuits this week, saying he was harassed for holding the sign. In one suit, he is suing the…

Lord Bob Kerslake is the former head of the civil service who used to run the communities and local government department. He now chairs the Kerslake Commission on Homelessness and Rough Sleeping. We asked him for his reaction to the scale of homelessness in england. Read More

Mould, damp and mice and fleas – just some of the conditions people in temporary accommodation are having to put up with. New research from the charity Shelter shows that almost a quarter of a million people recorded as homeless in England are living in temporary homes, that’s a 74%…

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AFP — International aid was trickling into parts of Turkey and Syria on Saturday where rescuers toiled to pull children from rubble in areas devastated by a massive earthquake that has killed over 24,000 people. A winter freeze in the affected areas has hurt rescue efforts and compounded the suffering…