The Open Shelter opened the first free homeless shelter in Columbus in 1981
The Open Shelter found itself homeless when its building was razed to make way for Scioto Peninsula development.
Inside the 'very expensive merry-go-round' of rape, death and drugs in California's homeless shelters
A shocking investigation has revealed the true scale of California's 'homeless industrial complex,' a gravy train of funders, ...
Increase in homeless population straining Kingston shelters, says mayor
Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby has acknowledged a rise in the city’s homeless population, which he said is putting additional ...
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‘Look, there’s nowhere else to go’: Inside California’s crackdown on homeless camps
It’s been eight months since the U.S. Supreme Court fundamentally changed how cities in California and beyond can respond to ...
Kirkland homeless hotel plans prompts large employer to exit, raising community concerns
The addition of a soon-to-be homeless hotel is causing one of Kirkland's largest employers to move out of town.INRIX CEO ...
Mission Warmth meets homeless people where they are, regardless of rain or freezing temps
Mission Warmth operates out of a converted school bus to deliver essential items like hats, coats, gloves, sleeping bags and tents to homeless camps throughout the winter months. The organization ...
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Tulsa’s homeless population is growing—Here’s what the Tulsa Day Center is seeing on the front lines
As Tulsa continues to grapple with rising homelessness, shelters like the Tulsa Day Center are seeing an increase in demand, ...
Code Blue issued for City of Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — As temperatures continue to remain below freezing, another Code Blue has been issued for Sunday, March 2 in ...
Editorial: Vega Pederson’s solo act hits all the wrong notes
Vega Pederson's hair-on-fire press conference to call attention to a $104 million deficit - which may actually be $70 million ...
Code Blue in NYC: A brief pause from the mild weather
For the first time in a while, it felt like spring around New York City. Mild temperatures returned to the tri-state area, ...
Fury as posh bakery chain Gail’s bins unsold food every TWO HOURS – despite claiming to be eco-friendly
POSH bakers Gail’s is accused of shameful food waste by dumping binloads of expensive sarnies every day. The chain does not use food fridges so shops have to chuck out any unsold stock every few ...
How Mendenhall’s pick for police chief plans to tackle Salt Lake City’s homelessness crisis
As the mayor's choice for the new Salt Lake City police chief awaits approval, state lawmakers ramp up pressure to fight ...