Homeless

Dr Patricia Smith stood before an audience of bright young scholars and supporters, reflecting on a past marked by abandonment, hardship, and an uncertain future. Abandoned by her parents at a tender age, Smith was raised in a one of Jamaica's child-care facilities. However, she later turned her trials into…

Marquis Who's Who Honors Elizabeth Boskovich for Expertise in Nonprofit Fundraising Elizabeth Boskovich is a respected leader in the nonprofit sector and a dedicated advocate for the homeless "Ms. Boskovich emphasizes transformation over transactional giving, helping donors better comprehend the positive impact of their contributions and the role they play…

Published Jan 29, 2025  •  Last updated Jan 30, 2025  •  3 minute read Windsor Police Service Staff Sgt. Ted Novak of the major crimes unit holds up a photo of Ty, the suspect identified in Monday's downtown homicide, during a news conference at Windsor police headquarters on Wednesday, Jan.…

Project Homeless Connect returns on January 30, offering vital resources for Clark County’s unhoused community. Project Homeless Connect is a one-day event to help people living without homes easily access a variety of resources in one location Council for the Homeless’ Project Homeless Connect event is set for Jan. 30…

ORLANDO, Fla. – Over the next three days, volunteers with the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida will be going out to count how many people are experiencing homelessness. What’s called the “point-in-time” count happens every year at the end of January and is critical for groups who provide services…

Published Jan 28, 2025  •  1 minute read A patient suite at Journey Home Hospice Windsor-Essex is unveiled on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. Photo by Dax Melmer /Windsor Star An organization offering palliative care to dying homeless people in Windsor has received $350,000 in provincial funding to continue running two…

City council will discuss motions this week to extend a public washroom project into 2025 and seek an update in March on the city's homelessness plan. Published Jan 28, 2025  •  Last updated 1 day ago  •  2 minute read A motion on the agenda from Mayor Cynthia Block asks council…

A proposed bill, HB 1380, could allow homeless individuals to sue cities over public land restrictions, potentially increasing taxpayer costs. Mark Harmsworth says HB 1380 would do absolutely nothing to address the homelessness problems in Washington and would create higher costs for everyone Mark Harmsworth Washington Policy Center House Bill…

Afro-benga musician Awicko Woud Nyapala has made a plea to his fans and well-wishers for financial support, revealing the tough challenges he has been facing. The artist, known for his unique sense of style and music, disclosed that he is broke and struggling to provide for himself and his family.…

Homeless people sought temporary shelter overnight as temperatures fell in Hong Kong on Sunday night, although some street sleepers were left shivering outdoors. The Home Affairs Department opened 18 temporary shelters in various districts for people in need, as the Observatory issued a cold weather warning in the morning. The…