homelessness

Three main themes were identified within the articles that mentioned the 2021 Heat Dome and homelessness in Canada. The first theme highlights public warnings issued through the news media that directly addressed the heat vulnerability…

California’s transformative Proposition 1, narrowly passed by voters, aims to radically reduce soaring homelessness by changing the way money is spent on housing and mental health services. But critics argue the…

Every January, the federal government conducts a “point-in-time” (PIT) count of the nation’s homeless population on a single night; this count is imperfect, but it is one of the few measures of sheltered and unsheltered…

Since taking office in January 2022, hallmarks of Mayor Adams’ administration have involved creating a panic around crime, scapegoating NYC’s most vulnerable populations, and slashing social services despite a projected budget surplus,…

Phoenix, AZ, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New findings in a survey of Arizona voters, commissioned by the Cicero Institute, show Arizona voters are deeply concerned about the rise in homelessness and want more urgent action from…

  The City of Austin continues to make progress compassionately connecting those experiencing homelessness to shelter and social services through the Housing-focused Encampment Assistance Link (HEAL) Initiative. Forty-three people and…

Austin, Texas, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Cicero Institute announces the filing of an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court to stop activist judges in the Ninth Circuit from rewriting the U.S.…

Over 4% of all California K–12 students experienced homelessness in the 2022–23 school year, but the statewide average obscures differences and issues specific to each region. When trying to identify and serve homeless…

February 29, 2024 – Between 2022 and 2023, the number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. jumped 12 percent—the largest yearly increase since the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) started collecting data in…

After three years of declines in California’s homeless K–12 student population, 2022–23 saw an increase in both the share and number of students experiencing homelessness. Recent cumulative enrollment data show that at…

City of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office and the Housing Department presented an update on the expansion of City emergency shelter capacity as well as progress made toward new permanent supportive housing projects at Tuesday’s City…

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is announcing six new Homekey projects, creating 369 affordable homes to serve individuals experiencing homelessness in communities throughout the state, including Oakland. In total, the state has…

Seattle – Today, Deputy Mayor Tiffany Washington shared 2023 data from the City’s Unified Care Team (UCT) and an update on the City’s One Seattle Homelessness Action Plan.   The UCT reported more than 2,200 accepted shelter…

Discussion During 2019–2020, transgender women participating in NHBS-Trans reported high prevalence of homelessness. Numerous personal characteristics and social factors were associated with longer duration of homelessness, with four…

HHS and HUD’s Accelerator Program will Help States Expand Services to Make it Easier for People with Complex Medical Needs to Get and Keep Stable Housing The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Housing…

SAN DIEGO —  Candidates seeking to represent south central San Diego on the City Council have starkly different views on a proposed stormwater tax, solving homelessness, eviction rules and the local viability of mass transit.…

SAN DIEGO —  Candidates seeking to represent south central San Diego on the City Council have starkly different views on a proposed stormwater tax, solving homelessness, eviction rules and the local viability of mass transit.Speaking…

Topeka, Kansas, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the wake of growing discussions about homelessness, the Cicero Institute has released eye-opening data from its recent statewide poll on the issue, offering a comprehensive view of…

WILMINGTON, N.C., Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SECU Foundation has announced its award of a $2 million challenge grant to Good Shepherd Center (GSC) in Wilmington, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to improving the lives of…

Jefferson City, MO, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 1,500 likely Missouri voters have shared their opinions in a newly released poll from the Cicero Institute on the state’s growing homelessness crisis. The survey,…

​The City of Phoenix is proud to announce its new Community Court, which will provide long-term solutions and services for people experiencing homelessness as an alternative path to the traditional criminal justice system. …

Delaware Officials Underscore Urgency Regarding Individuals Facing…

Los Angeles, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) celebrates new first-time homeowners at the Isabel Villas neighborhood dedication ceremony on Saturday, January 20th. The new…

As 2023 draws to a close, like so many other people, I feel the weight of the world's problems. How can policy analysis contribute to a path forward for Israelis and Palestinians to emerge from terror and war? How can society…

Martha P. Montgomery, MD1; Ashley A. Meehan, MPH1; Antea Cooper1,2; Karrie-Ann Toews, MPH1,2; Isaac Ghinai, MBBS2; Mary Kate Schroeter, MSW2; Rachael Gibbs3; Najibah Rehman, MD3; Katerina S. Stylianou, PhD3; David Yeh, MPH, MBA3;…

Short Title: Treatment for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Modified Announcement Back to the Grants Dashboard Language added on pages 19 and 29 to clarify…

What you need to know: California is investing in five communities to build 613 new affordable homes. In total, Homekey has funded 14,652 housing units, helping move people off the streets to a pathway toward stable housing.…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain USC researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool they recommend as one of several measures…

Seattle – Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released updated data sets from the third quarter of 2023 for the City’s One Seattle Homelessness Action Plan and public-facing dashboard. The updates include new outreach and public safety…

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Over 582,000 individuals across the country were experiencing homelessness on a single night in 2022. The Point-in-Time (PIT) census is a count of sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness on a single night in…

Substance Use Ever misused prescription opioids During the past 30 days, how many times did you take prescription pain medicine without a doctor’s prescription or differently than how a doctor told you to use it? 0 times, 1 or 2…

Kathryn Lee, MPH1; Lindsay Trujillo, MPH2; Evelyn Olansky, MPH2; Taylor Robbins, MPH1; Christine Agnew Brune, PhD1; Elana Morris, MPH1; Teresa Finlayson, PhD1; Dafna Kanny, PhD1; Cyprian Wejnert, PhD1; National HIV Behavioral…

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Streetohome is exploring ‘Chosen Family Pods’ – a shared housing model that promises to increase affordability and make housing accessible to individuals on a fixed or low…

Research Questions How do veteran rates of housing cost burden (HCB) compare with those of nonveterans?How do these trends change or remain consistent when examining various subgroups?How have these rates and trends changed…

Despite the dramatic scope of homelessness in Los Angeles County, there is not a credible, comprehensive source on the housing stock that is available for addressing this issue. In this project, the authors aimed to bring together an…

Santa Clara, CA., Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LifeMoves, the largest nonprofit committed to ending homelessness in Silicon Valley, proudly announces the appointment of exceptional leaders to its current Board of Directors.…

For Release WednesdayMay 10, 2023 Workers employed by nonprofit homeless services agencies in Los Angeles County often do not earn a living wage, creating stress for the workers and making it difficult to retain staff,…