Homeless

NEW YORK, United States — A 19-year-old high school senior who admitted setting a fire that seriously injured a homeless man on a subway train was sentenced on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, to five and a half years in prison. Judge Lewis J. Liman of Manhattan federal court imposed the…

At Operation Packs for Patriots, Southeastern Tile & Best Buy Metals packed 200 backpacks for homeless veterans, securing critical ABCCM grant match funding. Southeastern Tile Connection and Best Buy Metals successfully brought together community leaders, local businesses, and supporters on June 3 for the inaugural Operation Packs for Patriots event…

Most people can't imagine having to drive five hours to and from the nearest grocery store—yet that is exactly what Sean and Jessica Hughes have to do twice a month to continue living their dream life in an off-grid dome home in Tennessee. For the past six years, Sean, 44,…

A planning application has been submitted to Oxford City Council for the change of use of seven flats to temporary accommodation. The scheme, proposed by Admiral Homes for a site behind Cinnaminta Road in Oxford, is part of the city council’s £32m plan to increase its stock of housing for…

Hundreds of Nigerians awaiting evacuation from South Africa have raised alarm over worsening hardship, as delays in the Federal Government’s repatriation process leave many stranded without food, shelter, or financial support. Several affected Nigerians, including women, children and elderly persons, are reportedly battling severe conditions after exhausting their savings while…

Brian Kipyegon overcomes heartbreak and depression to reclaim his life and dignity after many years of living in the streets, where he suffered for many years Community support plays a crucial role in Brian's transformational journey The Voice group took him and has started helping him transform his life for…

Federal authorities reportedly deployed to Skid Row in Los Angeles, California, on Thursday amid a probe into alleged voter fraud in the city’s 2026 primary election for mayor. Roughly 20 agents reportedly moved in on the area notorious for a chronic homeless population after multiple homeless people alleged they were…

Essex County Warden Hilda MacDonald is shown at the Essex County Civic Centre on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Photo by Millar Holmes-Hill /Windsor Star Article content Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens and Essex County Warden Hilda MacDonald are at odds over how to cover a funding gap that threatened services at…

Two people sleep on a warm air exhaust grate outside the Law Courts building in downtown Edmonton, Friday Jan. 27, 2023. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia Article content A new report by the Alberta office of the child and youth advocate says more than 100 youths were unhoused in some…

Saskatoon's most recent drop-in centre is located at 130 Idywyld Drive North. The location created some concerns due to the close proximity to a new daycare centre. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Friday June 12, 2026. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Article content Saskatoon’s most recent drop-in centre…