Homeless

Last March, before the coronavirus was declared an emergency in the state, New York City seemed to be on the cusp of a gorgeous seasonal change. Thousands of hotel rooms across the boroughs had been booked for business trips, spring break sojourns, and weekend holidays. By the end of the…

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People look on at the aftermath of a large fire that broke out in an informal settlement in Susan’s Bay, Freetown on March 25, 2021. The fire burned down hundreds of informal buildings, effecting thousands of people. Saidu BAH / AFP Sierra Leone’s disaster-management agency requested aid on Monday after…

An ordinance finally putting an end to squatting and renting in Manila BATANG MAYNILA Manila Mayor Isko Moreno I am at a loss for words and highly-elated after signing before  the weekend Ordinance No. 8730 containing the implementing rules and regulations pertaining to the Manila local government’s in-city housing program. My deepest…

Author of the article: Reader Letters A man who has been staying at the Windsor International Aquatic Centre heads out for a cigarette outside of the temporary shelter on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Photo by Dan Janisse /Windsor Star Re: Swimming versus housing the homeless — time for a gut…

PRESS RELEASE Brighton & Hove becomes the first city in the UK to adopt the Homeless Bill of Rights. At a meeting of full council on 25thMarch 2021 Brighton and Hove City Council voted to adopt the Homeless Bill of Rights. The bid to get the local authority to adopt…

Philadelphia police released surveillance video of an alleged assault and shooting in South Philadelphia. Authorities arrested a father and daughter whom they say are behind the incident. Read More

Event by Society for Community Organisation is open every Saturday from March 16 to June 26 Seven present or former homeless people have been invited to share their struggles with visitors Published: 9:30am, 27 Mar, 2021 Updated: 10:20pm, 27 Mar, 2021 Read More

YG Hooking Up The Homeless ... With My $200 Shoes!!! 3/26/2021 2:52 PM PT TMZ.com YG just dropped a new sneaker he says caters to the streets ... and he's giving away the shoes to folks forced to live there. The rapper was out in Los Angeles Friday, hooking up…

You are hereHome Vancouver's Downtown Eastside faces severe issues, among them, poverty, homelessness and drug overdose. Three people who have made contributions to the neighbourhood speak about their experiences. Thank you for reading this story… More people are reading rabble.ca than ever and unlike many news organizations, we have never…