Denver set to give 140 homeless people up to $12,000 in cash as part of 'basic income' program
More than 140 people experiencing homelessness in Denver will each be provided up to $1,000 in cash a month for up to one year as part of a basic income program designed to help "lift individuals out of homelessness," the city announced last week.
Atlanta Popeyes calls police on student trying to buy homeless man food
A Georgia State University student says workers at an Atlanta Popeyes called the police on her when she tried to buy food for a man experiencing homelessness. Instead of arresting her, however, she says the police commended her kindness.
Narcan vending machine in Austin up and running
The machine, installed earlier this month by the N.I.C.E. Project, contains naloxone, known as Narcan.
Free rides for homeless: CapMetro urged to provide free bus fare for unhoused Austinites
Dozens of Austinites filed into the CapMetro meeting to urge the board to enact free fares for the homeless community.
Mayor Steve Adler: Austin could end homelessness in 3 years
"The city is fighting back. Austin is poised to become the first major city in America to end homelessness," said Mayor Adler, Thursday night during his State of the City address.
Homeless encampment management: City of Austin streamlines approach
Officials have launched the Homeless Encampment Management Team, a multi-departmental group that will coordinate the management of public spaces occupied by homeless encampments.
Nearly 150 dogs surrendered from Arizona homeless camp: 'They did the best with what they had'
The dogs, ranging in age from two days old to 17 years old, were surrendered to Sky Sanctuary Rescue in Cave Creek and to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
South Carolina men arrested for 'horrific' planned and filmed attacks on homeless: police
South Carolina authorities also charged three men with murder stemming from a different incident. The released video contains graphic material.
35-year-old man, who says he's been homeless for 3 years, builds makeshift treehouse in SW Houston
"By being homeless, I'm treated like I'm not human," said Dane Mireles, who has been living in a tree at a southwest Houston intersection.
Walkers, cyclists express encampment concerns at Roy G. Gurerro Park
South Austin residents express concerns about homeless encampments in Roy G. Guerrero Park.
Austin realtors hand delivers care kits, vital info to those experiencing homelessness
ABOR partnered with Community First Village and mobilized more than 250 volunteers to assemble care kits full of non-perishable food, hygiene products and education on affordable housing.
Sweltering streets: Hundreds of homeless die in extreme heat across US
“If 130 homeless people were dying in any other way it would be considered a mass casualty event,” said Kristie L. Ebi, a professor of global health at the University of Washington.
Travis County constable working to help Austin’s homeless community
Solving the problem will take a lot of thought, time and money, said Kelly. But as we wait for the policies to take effect, Wing said he is getting ready to make a change, immediately.
Williamson County sues City of Austin over Candlewood Suites hotel
The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order and a temporary and permanent injunction to stop the city from creating homeless housing at the hotel.
Austin seeks input on proposal for east Austin multi-family rental housing development
The public may review and vote for their preferred proposal before June 19 deadline.
Foundation Communities closer to affordable housing goal
The Austin non-profit is closer to its goal of housing more than 2,000 people, many of whom will be transitioning directly from living on the streets.
Homeless man doused in flammable liquid, set on fire while sleeping under Trump Tower; suspect wanted
Chicago Police have released surveillance pictures of a man wanted for setting a man on fire downtown.
Advocates call for homeless support permanent housing complex in Hancock neighborhood
A large coalition is pushing for the city to allow a zoning change to happen in the Hancock neighborhood, East 39th street to be exact. That is where they want a 100-unit apartment complex to go up.
Break-ins caught on camera at Northwest Austin homeless hotel site
The property is in the Williamson County part of Austin. Tuesday morning during the commissioners court meeting, County Judge Bill Gravell had stern words for Austin’s leaders.
Homeless camp cleanups in Austin lead to people moving around
The City of Austin is working on a better way to deal with illegal activity in camps, better deliver mental health services, and consider the impact on neighbors.