Socioeconomics

"Seattle Seniors Strong" Raises $300,000 for Homeless, Homebound Seniors

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

"I'm delighted that our community stepped up to assist the most vulnerable," said Dwayne J. Clark, founder and CEO of Aegis Living.

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  • "I'm delighted that our community stepped up to assist the most vulnerable," said Dwayne J. Clark, founder and CEO of Aegis Living.
  • The virus has caused financial uncertainty, fear and isolation, all things we hope to help them overcome."
  • During the two-month campaign, PMSC served nearly 5,400 meals and provided 6,300 bags of groceries to seniors.
  • The staff features five social workers who have helped more than 300 homeless seniors find safe and secure housing.

Connectivity a critical digital lifeline for Ottawa women experiencing domestic violence during COVID-19

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

OTTAWA, June 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications today announced partnerships with Ottawa womens shelters, providing connectivity to support vulnerable Canadians during this global health crisis.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, June 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications today announced partnerships with Ottawa womens shelters, providing connectivity to support vulnerable Canadians during this global health crisis.
  • Whether calling emergency services, accessing support, or staying in touch with loved ones, the donations are aimed at helping vulnerable women with their immediate and crisis needs.
  • At Cornerstone, we help women transform their lives after experiencing homelessness, and because of COVID-19, vulnerable women are physically, emotionally, and socially isolated because of many factors, namely barriers to technology, said acting Executive Director, Martine Dore, Cornerstone Housing For Women.
  • To learn more about all the ways Rogers is helping to support Canadians through this critical time, please visit here .

Homeful Foundation Brings RV Shelters To California Homeless Facing COVID-19 Exposure

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Monday, June 15, 2020

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The homeless population in California faces a grim challenge in the face of COVID-19.

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  • LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The homeless population in California faces a grim challenge in the face of COVID-19.
  • Homeful Foundation an innovative not for profit organization that partners with homeowners to eliminate homelessness, is helping address this pressing and critical need of homeless families needing to isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic, by providing RV trailers for homeless families in three counties throughout California.Through a $500,000 donation from an Anonymous donor, Homeful has purchased 28 RV trailers to date.
  • In a major expansion of this initiative, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is donating $250,000 to purchase 12 additional trailers.
  • Presently, the RVs are housing families in Northern and Southern California towns including Salinas, San Bernardino and Santa Cruz.

2020 Census Workers to Count Population Experiencing Homelessness in September

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Friday, June 12, 2020

The U.S. Census Bureau has announced the new schedule for counting people experiencing homelessness in the 2020 Census.

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  • The U.S. Census Bureau has announced the new schedule for counting people experiencing homelessness in the 2020 Census.
  • People experiencing homelessness will be counted where they are staying when census takers visit between September 22-24.
  • Census statistics are crucial to programs and service providers that support people experiencing homelessness.
  • A complete and accurate 2020 Census can ultimately help organizations provide better services, more food and improved shelter options to those in need.

13% Jump in L.A.’s Homeless Count Calls for Complete Overhaul of Government Approach

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Friday, June 12, 2020

In the City of Los Angeles, the count jumped 14% to 41,290 homeless individuals living unsheltered or on the streets in 2020, up 14% from 36,165 last year.

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  • In the City of Los Angeles, the count jumped 14% to 41,290 homeless individuals living unsheltered or on the streets in 2020, up 14% from 36,165 last year.
  • The Countys approach to the homeless and affordable housing crises has proven year after year to be extremely expensive and utterly ineffective.
  • These homeless numbers today indicate we need a complete rethinking and overhaul of our official government response.
  • HHF now operates eight properties in Greater Los Angeles with a total 791 rooms that it purchased, refurbished and redeployed for homeless housing.

Cerritos College Opens California's First Community College Housing Project to Tackle Student Homelessness

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Thursday, June 11, 2020

NORWALK, Calif., June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cerritos College announced the official grand opening of The Village California's first community college housing development exclusively for students facing homelessness.

Key Points: 
  • NORWALK, Calif., June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cerritos College announced the official grand opening of The Village California's first community college housing development exclusively for students facing homelessness.
  • According to the 2019 #RealCollege Survey Report conducted by the Hope Lab:
    Nearly one in five community college students experience homelessness.
  • More than half of Cerritos College students who responded to the survey faced housing insecurity and had difficulty paying rent or a mortgage.
  • "We believe the collaboration model we used to develop the Village housing project can be widely replicated across the state to solve the issue of student housing for community college students facing homelessness.

The Pohlad Family Announces $25 Million Commitment to Racial Justice in the Twin Cities

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020

"Black people have experienced oppression and racism for far too long in this country," said Bill Pohlad, president of the Pohlad Family Foundation.

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  • "Black people have experienced oppression and racism for far too long in this country," said Bill Pohlad, president of the Pohlad Family Foundation.
  • The commitment of $25 million is in addition to the ongoing work of the Pohlad Family Foundation in the areas of homelessness and housing stability.
  • The Pohlad Family Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life and opportunities for those most in need in the Twin Cities region.
  • The Pohlad family and the Pohlad Companies have a deep commitment to the communities where they live and work, demonstrated through the Pohlad Family Foundation, along with the giving and engagement initiatives of its operating businesses and employees.

LP Building Solutions Donates 7 Acres of Land to P.A.T.H. Tehama County to Provide Shelter for Those in Need

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Thursday, June 4, 2020

Tehama County Coalition, a local nonprofit on a mission to prevent and alleviate homelessness in the area.

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  • Tehama County Coalition, a local nonprofit on a mission to prevent and alleviate homelessness in the area.
  • are ecstatic over the fantastic generosity of LP Building Solutions in their donation of property to PATH, allowing us to finally build a permanent homeless shelter for our community, said P.A.T.H.
  • We are committed to building a better world and this land donation is such a shining example of that.
  • As a proven leader in high performance building solutions, LP Building Solutions manufactures uniquely engineered, innovative building products that meet the demands and needs of the building industry.

Coronavirus: A ban on evictions and help for rough sleepers

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Friday, May 29, 2020

This briefing paper explains measures the Government has put in place during the coronavirus outbreak to assist households to retain their homes and to enable local authorities to tackle the specific challenges faced by rough sleepers.

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  • This briefing paper explains measures the Government has put in place during the coronavirus outbreak to assist households to retain their homes and to enable local authorities to tackle the specific challenges faced by rough sleepers.
  • The paper is being updated regularly to take account of new developments.
  • The report urges the Government to implement six key measures to protect rough sleepers and renters:

    The Committeeasked the Government to respond to its recommendations by 12 June 2020.

  • This paper will be updated to take account of additional announcements and developments.

A Safe Haven Foundation Receives Donation from The AbbVie COVID-19 $5 Million Dollar Community Resilience Fund To Tackle Healthcare For The Homeless

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Friday, May 22, 2020

CHICAGO, May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A Safe Haven Foundation (ASHF) has been selected as one of 26 nonprofit organizations to receive a donation from the $5 million AbbVie COVID-19 Community Resilience Fund.

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  • CHICAGO, May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A Safe Haven Foundation (ASHF) has been selected as one of 26 nonprofit organizations to receive a donation from the $5 million AbbVie COVID-19 Community Resilience Fund.
  • The Center provides homeless individuals with a safe environment to shelter-in-place and also receive the healthcare, behavioral healthcare, nutrition, and support they need.
  • A Safe Haven is an anchor organization and considered the largest single integrated model serving and meeting the needs of the homeless in Chicago.
  • A Safe Haven has not experienced a COVID-19 outbreak because of its unique semi-private suites and rigorous infection control policies.