Homelessness

Curai Health to Expand Access to Care for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

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Friday, February 23, 2024
Patient, Machine learning, Housing, Organization, Homelessness

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Today, Curai Health , a virtual clinic, announced that it is expanding access to high-quality care for individuals experiencing homelessness.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Today, Curai Health , a virtual clinic, announced that it is expanding access to high-quality care for individuals experiencing homelessness.
  • In collaboration with Healthcare in Action , a street-based medical group that provides comprehensive healthcare services for behavioral health and substance use disorders, as well as housing navigation and care management support for individuals experiencing homelessness, Curai’s platform will support in delivering convenient virtual care to patients experiencing homelessness in California.
  • "Our healthcare system in the U.S. leaves behind so many individuals, preventing them from getting the basic care they need,” said Neal Khosla, CEO and cofounder of Curai Health.
  • Since its founding in 2017, Curai Health has delivered on-demand, affordable, and high-quality virtual primary and urgent care.

Protest: Post Office Won’t Deliver Skid Row Mail

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Legal, Advocacy Group Opinion, Public Policy, Government, Professional Services, AIDS, White House, Federal Government, Health, State, Local, HHR, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, USPS, HHF, Skid row, AHF, Housing, The Postal Service, Tenant, Homelessness, Human, Louis DeJoy, SRO

AHF complied with the law and installed USPS-approved mailboxes for all the tenants at the SRO buildings that AHF owns and operates.

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  • AHF complied with the law and installed USPS-approved mailboxes for all the tenants at the SRO buildings that AHF owns and operates.
  • For several years and on many occasions, AHF informally asked the USPS to deliver mail properly to its Skid Row properties and even filed a formal administrative claim with the USPS to get a change in delivery to no avail.
  • The case is Shawn Jenkins and AIDS Healthcare Foundation vs. USPS, Louis DeJoy & Six … ( Case No.
  • In 2017, under its Healthy Housing Foundation division, AHF began purchasing and repurposing SRO hotels to address the escalating homelessness and affordable housing crises.

New Report Highlights Significant Progress of Collaborative, Multi-Sector Effort to Reduce Youth and Young Adult Homelessness in Washington State

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Teens, LGBTQ+, Philanthropy, Family, Generation Z, Lifestyle, Fund Raising, Consumer, Foundation, Other Philanthropy, Collection, Love, Multimedia, Investment, Data, News, Minisode1: Blue Hour, Howard Schultz, Hope, YYA, Empathy, Learning, Entrepreneurship, Youth, Homelessness, Risk, Attention, School, Fault, Organization, BIPOC, Young adult, Consultant, Data analysis, Survival, Housing, Environment, Partnership, Toy

A new report released by the Office of Homeless Youth and A Way Home Washington details significant strides in addressing unaccompanied youth and young adult homelessness (YYA) in Washington state since a collaborative, multi-sector, statewide effort was launched in 2016.

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  • A new report released by the Office of Homeless Youth and A Way Home Washington details significant strides in addressing unaccompanied youth and young adult homelessness (YYA) in Washington state since a collaborative, multi-sector, statewide effort was launched in 2016.
  • The report presents a roadmap and a vision for Washington state where unstably housed young people can receive the help they need promptly within their community.
  • This report delves into the authentic experiences of affected young people and reveals a narrative often overshadowed by numbers alone.
  • It should become a vital resource for policymakers, advocates, and individuals dedicated to addressing youth and young adult homelessness.

Whisker To Sponsor All Cat Adoption Fees in March at Best Friends Animal Society To Help Save Cats

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Home Goods, Online Retail, Consumer, Retail, Pets, Carbon, Pet, Best Friend, The Trevor Project, Michigan Humane, Animal, Dog, Parent, Volunteering, Life, Organization, Cat, Best Friends Animal Society, Friends, Homelessness, DNA, Partnership

Throughout the month of March, every purchase of the Litter-Robot x Best Friends® bundle through Whisker’s website will help save cats at Best Friends Animal Society’s lifesaving centers.

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  • Throughout the month of March, every purchase of the Litter-Robot x Best Friends® bundle through Whisker’s website will help save cats at Best Friends Animal Society’s lifesaving centers.
  • For each Best Friends Bundle sold from March 1 through March 31, 2024, Whisker will give back 1% of sales to cover cat adoption fees at Best Friends' lifesaving centers located across the country.
  • As a result of this donation, prospective cat parents looking to adopt through Best Friends will have their adoption fees fully covered throughout the month.
  • This year, by sponsoring adoptions, Whisker is pleased to continue supporting Best Friends’ critical efforts to save the lives of cats and dogs throughout America.

AHF Protests USPS Refusal to Deliver SRO Tenants’ Mail

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Legal, Advocacy Group Opinion, Public Policy, Government, Professional Services, AIDS, White House, Federal Government, Health, State, Local, HHR, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, USPS, HHF, Skid row, AHF, Housing, The Postal Service, Tenant, Homelessness, Human, Louis DeJoy, SRO

AHF complied with the law and installed USPS-approved mailboxes for all the tenants at the SRO buildings that AHF owns and operates.

Key Points: 
  • AHF complied with the law and installed USPS-approved mailboxes for all the tenants at the SRO buildings that AHF owns and operates.
  • For several years and on many occasions, AHF informally asked the USPS to deliver mail properly to its Skid Row properties and even filed a formal administrative claim with the USPS to get a change in delivery to no avail.
  • In 2017, under its Healthy Housing Foundation division, AHF began purchasing and repurposing SRO hotels to address the escalating homelessness and affordable housing crises.
  • Today, AHF provides more that 1,400 SRO housing units as primary and permanent residences to low-income tenants in 13 multi-unit SRO buildings across Greater Los Angeles.

The MolinaCares Accord Donates $100,000 to Support Kansas Nonprofits

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
General Health, Fund Raising, Health, Foundation, Philanthropy, Catholic Church, Hospital, Caregiver, Education, El Centro, California, Parent, Food, Homelessness, Accord, Organization, Mother, Housing, Molina Healthcare, Nursing

The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”) has committed $100,000 to nonprofits across Kansas to address social determinants of health and reduce health disparities in underserved communities.

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  • The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”) has committed $100,000 to nonprofits across Kansas to address social determinants of health and reduce health disparities in underserved communities.
  • “MolinaCares is committed to improving the health and well-being of communities across Kansas and we are proud to team up with organizations that share this vision,” said Aaron Dunkel, plan president of Molina Healthcare of Kansas.
  • Funds will support the P-CAP program, which provides intensive in-home support for mothers with substance-use disorders.
  • “We are grateful to MolinaCares for its generous donation,” said Monica Murnan, director of community support services of Greenbush Center.

4imprint® one by one® grants awarded to more than 5,600 charitable organizations in 2023

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Professional Services, Philanthropy, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Social Services, Office Products, Other Philanthropy, Catalog, Packaging, Small Business, Manufacturing, General Health, Other Education, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Education, Other Consumer, Women, Specialty, Seniors, Defense, Fashion, Children, Retail, Family, Other Professional Services, Health, Consumer, Veterans, 4imprint, Female, Volunteering, Homelessness, Organic, School, Organization, Patient, Veteran, Housing, Insurance, Cancer

Over 5,600 charitable organizations in the US and Canada received 4imprint one by one promotional products grants in 2023.

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  • Over 5,600 charitable organizations in the US and Canada received 4imprint one by one promotional products grants in 2023.
  • Those organizations are using the in-kind grants to build brand awareness, raise funds, thank volunteers and donors and more.
  • In total, grants awarded during 2023 totaled $2,824,000, marking an increase in both the awarded amount and the number of charities compared to the previous year.
  • On average, the one by one program provides more than 15 grants every business day to 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, religious organizations and registered Canadian charities.

Jamboree Housing Corporation Announces Construction Start for Larkin Place

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Other Consumer, Construction & Property, Urban Planning, Landscape, Philanthropy, Consumer, Other Philanthropy, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, AMI, City, Housing, Municipal council, BBQ, Homelessness, Leano, Housing Corporation, Case management

Jamboree Housing Corporation will break ground this week on Larkin Place, a 33-unit supportive housing development for individuals experiencing homelessness.

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  • Jamboree Housing Corporation will break ground this week on Larkin Place, a 33-unit supportive housing development for individuals experiencing homelessness.
  • Leano has long supported affordable housing options and was a vocal advocate for Larkin Place on the City Council.
  • “We are proud of our work with Jamboree to make Larkin Place a reality,” he says.
  • "I look forward to welcoming our new neighbors at Larkin Place,” says former Mayor and current City Councilmember Jennifer Stark.

Californians Against Retail and Residential Theft Endorses Proposed Initiative To Reform Proposition 47

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Advocacy Group Opinion, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Public Safety, State, Local, Public Policy, Government, Residential area, Chamber of commerce, Substance abuse, Commerce, Risk, Public policy, Homelessness, Law enforcement, Theft, Drug

Californians Against Retail and Residential Theft (CARRT) today announced its support for the proposed initiative called the Homeless, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act.

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  • Californians Against Retail and Residential Theft (CARRT) today announced its support for the proposed initiative called the Homeless, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act.
  • “Our current system puts Californians at risk as crime continues to rise without any real repercussions.
  • That is why Californians Against Retail and Residential Theft is supporting the Homeless, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Initiative,” said Matt Ross, spokesman for Californians Against Retail and Residential Theft.
  • “The initiative focuses on repeat offenders of retail crime.

Foothold Technology and NY Health Home Coalition Respond to the Impact Budget Cuts Will Have for Vulnerable New Yorkers

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Friday, February 23, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Venture Capital, State, Local, Managed Care, General Health, Health, Healthcare Reform, Professional Services, Hospital, Letter, New Yorker, SMI, Digital, Overload, Homelessness, Organization, Workforce, Management

Health Homes have been pivotal in preventing such outcomes by offering essential interventions to those most in need.

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  • Health Homes have been pivotal in preventing such outcomes by offering essential interventions to those most in need.
  • Foothold Technology, which provides technology solutions to over 60% of New York Health Homes, acknowledges the crucial role they play in the healthcare ecosystem and expresses deep empathy for the communities affected by these budget cuts.
  • New York residents are encouraged to join the digital letter campaign here , a vital step towards reversing these detrimental budget cuts.
  • Your voice matters in this pivotal moment to safeguard the well-being of New York's most vulnerable populations and ensure the continuation of Health Homes' vital services.