Socioeconomics

Sacramento Homeless Union and Perfect Union Team Up with City of Sacramento to Help Protect the Homeless During Coronavirus Outbreak

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Infectious diseases, Public policy, Government, Philanthropy, Alternative medicine, Managed care, Health, State, Local, General Health, Other Philanthropy, Geography of California, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Poverty, Socioeconomics, Sacramento, California, California, Humans, Sacramento Homeless Union, Perfect Union

Mayor Pro Tem Angelique Ashby's office is working closely with the Sacramento Homeless Union and Perfect Union dispensaries to provide hand sanitation kiosks to homeless encampments in the Sacramento area.

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  • Mayor Pro Tem Angelique Ashby's office is working closely with the Sacramento Homeless Union and Perfect Union dispensaries to provide hand sanitation kiosks to homeless encampments in the Sacramento area.
  • The Sacramento Homeless Union is leading the logistics around proper deployment and helping to get the word out among the homeless community.
  • We are pleased to be joining forces with Perfect Union and the City on this critical initiative, said Crystal Sanchez, President of the Sacramento Homeless Union.
  • The Sacramento Homeless Union is a local chapter of the National Union of the Homeless, which was originally established in the 1980s.

goPuff Announces Employment Program in Partnership With Valley Youth House

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Online Retail, Philanthropy, Retail, Convenience store, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Poverty, Socioeconomics, Humans, Academic disciplines, Culture, goPuff, Valley Youth House

goPuff , the fast-growing digital convenience retailer, and Valley Youth House , who empowers over 22,000 homeless and foster youth and vulnerable families across Pennsylvania to achieve health and independent futures, today announced a joint employment program for Philadelphias youth.

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  • goPuff , the fast-growing digital convenience retailer, and Valley Youth House , who empowers over 22,000 homeless and foster youth and vulnerable families across Pennsylvania to achieve health and independent futures, today announced a joint employment program for Philadelphias youth.
  • Together, the two organizations developed a unique employment program through which the young people involved with Valley Youth House can apply for full-time employment at goPuffs Customer Service Center in Philadelphia with VYHs recommendation.
  • With the goal of fostering these skills among youth in our community, goPuff wanted to partner with a collaborative youth-focused organization, so Valley Youth House was a natural choice.
  • Shani Meacham, Vice President of Philadelphia from Valley Youth House, added: Were proud of the program weve developed with goPuff and the work our youth has put in to make the most of this employment opportunity.

The Chicago Auto Show Helps A Safe Haven Foundation Collect Six Tons of Canned Goods at the Nation's Largest Food Drive To Help End Hunger and Homelessness

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Poverty, Socioeconomics, Chicago, Geography of Illinois, Humans, Social issues

A nonprofit anchor in the community, A Safe Haven is celebrating 25 years of helping end hunger and homelessness for the city's most poverty-stricken residents.

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  • A nonprofit anchor in the community, A Safe Haven is celebrating 25 years of helping end hunger and homelessness for the city's most poverty-stricken residents.
  • Volunteers from the Chicago White Sox and UIC and individuals helped to man the two booths at the Chicago Auto Show.
  • A Safe Haven also launched its campaign for the upcoming 5K RUN/WALK To End Homelessness at the event.
  • "Those of us at the Chicago Auto Trade Association and the Chicago Auto Show are pleased once again to be working with A Safe Haven during the Chicago Auto Show Food Drive," said Dave Sloan, General Manager of the Chicago Auto Show.

'Iric' Documentary Film Highlights Homeless Youth After Foster Care

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Articles, Applied ethics, Ethics, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Poverty, Socioeconomics, Compassion

Our aim is to change that narrative through the works of film and change the pathway for other youth who may be in the same situation."

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  • Our aim is to change that narrative through the works of film and change the pathway for other youth who may be in the same situation."
  • "We made the film to elicit compassion and build understanding about the people in our communities facing homelessness.
  • The film will screen at Rock the Shorts Film Festival on Saturday March 7 at 2 pm.
  • Founded in 2019, Tudor Drive Productions is a purpose-driven production company creating documentary films that advance social and racial justice.

SocialBox.Biz to Host Remarkable 1000 Laptop Handover Through Charity Partners

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Poverty, Socioeconomics, Laptop, Slip, I (Almost) Got Away With It, Articles, Humans, Economy

"It's nearly impossible to function without access to the internet today, which is what impedes the homeless from getting back on their feet," said Peter Paduh, Founder of SocialBox.Biz.

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  • "It's nearly impossible to function without access to the internet today, which is what impedes the homeless from getting back on their feet," said Peter Paduh, Founder of SocialBox.Biz.
  • "We couldn't accept that, which is why we're branching the divide between businesses and government programs, helping the people that often slip through the cracks."
  • SocialBox.Biz will hit their 1000th laptop handover milestone during spring 2020, a goal they have been pursuing for years.
  • SocialBox.Biz wanted to reiterate that something as unneeded as an old laptop at any business firm could be the difference between homelessness and a future for someone else.

Government of Canada works with communities to launch third nationally coordinated point-in-time count of homelessness

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Monday, March 2, 2020
Homelessness in the United States, Homelessness organizations, Economic sociology, Social issues, Homelessness, Humanitarian aid, Socioeconomics, True Colors United, Barbara Poppe

Today, the Honourable AhmedHussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, in partnership with communities across Canada, launched Everyone Counts 2020.

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  • Today, the Honourable AhmedHussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, in partnership with communities across Canada, launched Everyone Counts 2020.
  • This third nationally coordinated point-in-time (PiT) count of homelessness will be held in communities across Canada between March 1 and April 30, 2020, to help communities continue to measure their progress in reducing homelessness and enhance their understanding of the experience of homelessness.
  • By working together, this count will further contribute to the development of a national picture of homelessness, allowing the federal government, and participating communities, to identify effective strategies for reducing homelessness in Canada."
  • Under Reaching Home, point-in-time counts of homelessness help to support the goals of reducing chronic homelessness nationally by 50% by 202728.

The WellSky Foundation Gifts $50,000 to Austin-Based Nonprofit to Enhance Permanent Housing Initiative for People Experiencing Homelessness

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Other Philanthropy, Practice Management, Managed care, Health, Mental health, Philanthropy, Foundation, Other Health, Homelessness in the United States, Homelessness organizations, Economic sociology, Homelessness, Humanitarian aid, Socioeconomics, Social issues, Supportive housing, Housing First, Mobile Loaves and Fishes, the WellSky Foundation

Village , which is a 51-acre master-planned community that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for people coming out of homelessness.

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  • Village , which is a 51-acre master-planned community that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for people coming out of homelessness.
  • MLF takes a community-based approach to delivering housing and supportive services that address the individual needs of people experiencing homelessness.
  • Partnering with the WellSky Foundation means we can continue growing the programs we provide, strengthening our relationships with Community First!
  • Together with our community partners, the WellSky Foundation is breaking down social barriers to health and wellness to build thriving communities.

‘The LA Dream – Poetry for a Cause’ Benefits Healthy Housing Foundation’s Homeless Housing, Feb. 28

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Friday, February 21, 2020
Other Consumer, Construction & Property, Entertainment, Urban planning, Philanthropy, Events, Concerts, Fund Raising, Consumer, Foundation, Residential Building & Real Estate, Social issues, Academic disciplines, Articles, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Socioeconomics, Affordable housing, HOME Investment Partnerships Program

A vision of sun, surf, celebrities, hope...a place where dreams come true, and anyone can make it big.

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  • A vision of sun, surf, celebrities, hope...a place where dreams come true, and anyone can make it big.
  • All proceeds go to the Healthy Housing Foundation to help struggling LA residents find stable housing.
  • Our LA Dream fundraiser and evening of poetry, music, dance and art supports the Healthy Housing Foundation and its programs housing the homeless and extremely-low-income individuals and families in greater LA, said Caroline Contreras from Healthy Housing Foundation.
  • Healthy Housing Foundation In late 2017, AHF launched the Healthy Housing Foundation (HHF) to provide decent housing units at an affordable cost to extremely-low-income people, including families with children, and those previously unsheltered or homeless.

Coalition for the Homeless Announces First Step’s 2020 Women Mean Business Luncheon, Honoring Universal Standard Clothing Company

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Education, Philanthropy, Other Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Foundation, Other Education, Training, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Poverty, Socioeconomics, Coalition for the Homeless, Humans, Social issues, Academic disciplines, First Step, Coalition for the Homeless

Today, Coalition for the Homeless announced that the 26th Annual Women Mean Business Luncheon which benefits the First Step Job Training Program for homeless and low-income women will be held on May 1st, 2020 at The Plaza Hotel.

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  • Today, Coalition for the Homeless announced that the 26th Annual Women Mean Business Luncheon which benefits the First Step Job Training Program for homeless and low-income women will be held on May 1st, 2020 at The Plaza Hotel.
  • Inclusive fashion brand Universal Standard , a valued First Step partner, will be recognized with the Corporate Heroes Award at the event.
  • The 2020 Women Mean Business Luncheon is on Friday, May 1st from 11:30am-2pm at The Plaza Hotel (770 Fifth Avenue @ Central Park South, NYC).
  • The Coalition for the Homeless is the nations oldest advocacy and direct service organization helping homeless men, women and children.

Opposition Day debate: homelessness

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Thursday, January 30, 2020
Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Poverty, Socioeconomics, Humans, Social issues, Articles

Today is the first Opposition Day debate of this Parliament a day where the Opposition are able to choose the subjects debated by MPs.

Key Points: 
  • Today is the first Opposition Day debate of this Parliament a day where the Opposition are able to choose the subjects debated by MPs.
  • The subjects chosen for debate arepolicing and crime, and homelessness.
  • The Shadow Secretary went on to say that the Government is failing on homelessness and isin-denial about the root causes of homelessness and no proper plan to fix the crisis that it itself has caused.
  • "The figures for the last year suggests that we are seeing reductions in street homelessness - a modest reduction I admit of 2%, but a reduction nonetheless.