Homelessness

Eagle Ridge Buildings Partners With Blue Heron Films to Provide Homes for Homeless Vets, Shooting Location for "Charlie's Christmas Wish"

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Friday, June 29, 2018
Social issues, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Poverty, Socioeconomics, Veteran, Economy, Culture, Human behavior

The project not only developed out of today's headlines, but also was a result of talking to homeless vets.

Key Points: 
  • The project not only developed out of today's headlines, but also was a result of talking to homeless vets.
  • Featuring real, local veterans, it doesn't just talk about the problem, but shows a call to action to help fellow Americans.
  • The film is set to debut nationwide on Veterans Day, 2018, and will play throughout the holiday season.
  • Both the movie and surrounding events will contribute to building new homes for military people in need.

Feed the Children Distributes H.E.L.P. Backpacks Across U.S. to Provide a Brighter Future For At-Risk and Homeless Youth

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Friday, June 29, 2018
Distribution of wealth, Feed the Children, Homelessness, Economy, Culture, Homelessness in the United States

According to the U.S. Department of Education, there were more than 1.3 million homeless school-age children living in the U.S. in 2015-2016.

Key Points: 
  • According to the U.S. Department of Education, there were more than 1.3 million homeless school-age children living in the U.S. in 2015-2016.
  • Feed the Children is working to make a difference in the lives of these children through its Homeless Education and Literacy Program (H.E.L.P.).
  • These backpacks provide children with a fighting chance to have a brighter future.
  • In fiscal year 2017, Feed the Children distributed79.8 million pounds of food and essentialsto children and families in the U.S.

Celebrity Designer Partners With eBay.co.uk to Celebrate Pride

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Thursday, June 28, 2018
Albert Kennedy Trust, Homelessness, Charitable organization, Structure, Culture, Human behavior

For the second year running, eBay.co.uk is supporting The Albert Kennedy Trust, the UK's leading LGBT youth homelessness charity, in celebration of Pride.

Key Points: 
  • For the second year running, eBay.co.uk is supporting The Albert Kennedy Trust, the UK's leading LGBT youth homelessness charity, in celebration of Pride.
  • Says Henry Holland: "I feel passionate about the Albert Kennedy Trust and their amazing work and the team that make it all happen.
  • I hope everyone loves wearing it and promoting the message behind it as much as we enjoyed designing it."
  • In 2017 eBay for Charity raised over 27M for thousands of UK charities, from small local organisations to big national charities."

New 43-Unit Affordable Housing Community Opens Along Minnesota/North Dakota Border

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Affordable housing, Community organizing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, Taxation in the United States, Economy, Homelessness, Culture, Structure, National Equity Fund, Inc.

MINNEAPOLIS, June 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --WNC, a national investor in real estate and community development initiatives, announced today the opening of Bright Sky Apartments, a new 43-unit affordable housing community in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, June 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --WNC, a national investor in real estate and community development initiatives, announced today the opening of Bright Sky Apartments, a new 43-unit affordable housing community in Moorhead, Minnesota.
  • WNC provided approximately $2.5 million in low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) equity to help fund the project.
  • We are pleased to have partnered with Beyond Shelter Inc. and Churches United to help deliver this new community."
  • Churches United for the Homeless, which focuses on providing shelter and support in a spiritual setting, will manage the community.

Coming to San Diego: Humble Design to Combat Homelessness in Southern California

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Poverty, Socioeconomics, Street performance, Homeless shelter, Economy, Culture, Street culture

With the aid of national partner U-Haul, Humble Design has expanded since 2017 to include chapters in Chicago and Seattle.

Key Points: 
  • With the aid of national partner U-Haul, Humble Design has expanded since 2017 to include chapters in Chicago and Seattle.
  • "The homeless situation poses a huge crisis with more than 8,500 homeless individuals in San Diego," stated Treger Strasberg, co-CEO and founder of Humble Design.
  • The success rate of families paired with Humble Design is staggering: only 1 percent return to homelessness after receiving the service.
  • Humble Design is a Detroit-based nonprofit that helps families transitioning out of homeless shelters by providing furnishings and design services.

Quicken Loans Joins Forces with Community Solutions to Bring an End to Veteran Homelessness

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Homelessness in the United States, Rock Ventures, Homelessness organizations, Housing, Distribution of wealth, Affordable housing, Economy, Quicken Loans, Community Solutions, Homelessness, Rosanne Haggerty

Together, they will work toward putting an end to veteran homelessness in communities across the country, with an emphasis on Quicken Loans' hometown Detroit.

Key Points: 
  • Together, they will work toward putting an end to veteran homelessness in communities across the country, with an emphasis on Quicken Loans' hometown Detroit.
  • Quicken Loans' commitment includes financial and operational support for Community Solutions and the work it does on the ground in 60 communities across the country.
  • "Quicken Loans' engagement will have a direct, lasting impact on veterans experiencing homelessness around the country," said Rosanne Haggerty, President of Community Solutions.
  • Quicken Loans' long-term partnership with Community Solutions runs all the way up to its Board of Directors.

Bookings Now Available For Pod Hotels' "Pod Pad" Micro-Apartments

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Thursday, June 14, 2018
Capsule hotel, Homelessness, Print on demand, Pod, Publishing, Public sphere, Software

NEW YORK, June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Micro-hotel pioneer The Pod Hotels announced today that its 45 "Pod Pads" are now available to book.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Micro-hotel pioneer The Pod Hotels announced today that its 45 "Pod Pads" are now available to book.
  • Pod Times Square is the fifth asset in the Pod Hotel collection following the great success of Pod 51 and Pod 39 ; Pod BK , the first property in an outer-borough; and Pod DC , the first property outside of New York City.
  • The Pod Hotels' Pod Pads are living suites varying from 600-800 square feet, designed for those interested in extended-stay options or even long-term leases.
  • Continuing with the micro-hotel phenomenon, The Pod Hotels launched the third Pod Hotel, Pod DC, making it the first property to be established outside of New York City.

Reaching Home: Canada's Homelessness Strategy - The Government of Canada announces strategy to reduce chronic homelessness by 50% over the next ten years

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Monday, June 11, 2018
Distribution of wealth, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Poverty, Socioeconomics, Street performance, Economy, Homelessness in Vancouver, National Alliance to End Homelessness

Over the past year, the Government of Canada consulted with stakeholders, provinces, territories, Indigenous partners, and people with lived experience of homelessness on how to modernize programming to better prevent and reduce homelessness across Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past year, the Government of Canada consulted with stakeholders, provinces, territories, Indigenous partners, and people with lived experience of homelessness on how to modernize programming to better prevent and reduce homelessness across Canada.
  • The Homelessness Partnering Strategy EngagementWhat We Heard Report2018 contains highlights from feedback received throughout the consultation process.
  • The Government released the Advisory Committee on Homelessness' Final Report and the Homelessness Partnering StrategyWhat We Heard Report on May 18, 2018.
  • Throughout the engagement process, the Government heard that the greatest asset of the current Homelessness Partnering Strategy is that it is a community-based program.

Charlotte Family Housing Gets A Makeover

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Monday, June 11, 2018
Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Poverty, Socioeconomics, Street performance, Economy, Culture, Structure

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --As part of National Painting Week, more than 45 Sherwin-Williams employees gave a much needed face-lift to a home for the Charlotte Family Housing (CFH), a shelter-to-housing program for families experiencing homelessness in the Charlotte community.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --As part of National Painting Week, more than 45 Sherwin-Williams employees gave a much needed face-lift to a home for the Charlotte Family Housing (CFH), a shelter-to-housing program for families experiencing homelessness in the Charlotte community.
  • "Besides being grateful for the interior makeover to one of our shelters, we are very excited about the technology in the paint.
  • We are even exploring using Paint Shield in all of our homes," said Heather Moss, Volunteer & Donor Relations Manager, Charlotte Family Housing.
  • CFH's mission is to empower families to achieve long-term self-sufficiency through shelter, housing, supportive services, and advocacy.

Veterans Charity Helps Warrior Find Female Support

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Monday, June 4, 2018
Aftermath of war, Military, Wounded Warrior Project, Military personnel, Veteran, WWP, Army Wounded Warrior Program, Homelessness, Human behavior, Government, Transition Training Academy

"Another veteran told me how Wounded Warrior Project linked her with other veterans.

Key Points: 
  • "Another veteran told me how Wounded Warrior Project linked her with other veterans.
  • Through WWP, Antoinette also connected with other female veterans, and it's been instrumental in her recovery.
  • In a survey of the warriors it serves, WWP found some of the challenges female veterans face, such as a higher rate of clinically significant depression, more homelessness than male counterparts, and more female veterans have no income from work.
  • "They come and find Wounded Warrior Project, and they find some women, and they have the support system.