Homeless shelter

Rheaply and Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering Launch an Emergency Resource Exchange to Help Healthcare Providers Respond to COVID-19

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Technology, Retail, Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Supply chain management, Online Retail, University, Software, Education, Hospitals, Internet, Data management, Medical Supplies, Articles, Homeless shelter, Homelessness, Nursing home care

With only 10% of the national stockpile of medical supplies now remaining, it is clear that the need for supplies will soon become critical.

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  • With only 10% of the national stockpile of medical supplies now remaining, it is clear that the need for supplies will soon become critical.
  • ERx aims to address this issue by helping direct these supplies to the places where the need is most required.
  • Examples of target users who can benefit from Rheaply include those providing healthcare in hospitals, homeless shelters, prisons, nursing homes, childcare facilities, and community-based healthcare centers.
  • Our goal at Rheaply has always been to help make organizations access and use supplies more efficiently, said Garry Cooper, CEO and co-founder of Rheaply.

Kia Motors Donates $1 Million To Aid Homeless Youth During The COVID-19 Pandemic

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
Homelessness in the United States, Economic sociology, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Socioeconomics, Social issues, Youth homelessness, Humans, Homelessness in the United States by state, Homeless shelter

The $1 million donation will help homeless youth in all 50 states receive much needed shelter and care in an effort to help fight the spread of COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • The $1 million donation will help homeless youth in all 50 states receive much needed shelter and care in an effort to help fight the spread of COVID-19.
  • With shelter in place orders all but impossible for the estimated 4.2 million homeless youth in the U.S. to adhere to, we are humbled to once again provide financial assistance to organizations dedicated to helping this at-risk population," said Michael Cole, president, Kia Motors America.
  • "The homeless population is very susceptible to COVID-19 and providing crucial health, social, and emotional support during these uncertain times is more critical than ever."
  • Today's contribution is the second seven-figure donation to the fight to end youth homelessness the brand has made this year.

COHHIO Pandemic Fund Helps Homeless Shelters Save Lives

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
Other Consumer, Infectious diseases, Public policy, Government, Philanthropy, Health, Consumer, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Public policy, Articles, Social issues, Humans, Global health, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Socioeconomics, Homeless shelter, Pandemic

Homeless shelters throughout Ohio are scrambling to obtain masks, gloves, cleaning supplies, staffing, and food.

Key Points: 
  • Homeless shelters throughout Ohio are scrambling to obtain masks, gloves, cleaning supplies, staffing, and food.
  • COHHIO created the Pandemic Emergency Fund with $500,000 from the organizations rainy day fund and quickly raised over $400,000 in additional donations toward the initial goal of $1.5 million to support local homeless programs coronavirus response efforts through the next 30 days.
  • Executive Director Bill Faith urged concerned Ohioans to donate directly to their local shelters or contribute to the COHHIO Pandemic Emergency Fund at: https://cohhio.org/covid-19/
    This is a critical moment.
  • A majority of the donations to the COHHIO Pandemic Emergency Fund have come from individuals.

Humanity Heroes Donate Face Masks To The Homeless To Fight COVID-19

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
Social issues, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Poverty, Socioeconomics, Humans, Homeless shelter, Skid Row, Los Angeles, Skid row, Economy

LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --To help stem the tide of COVID-19 in this most fragile and already-burdened community, the homeless of Skid Row, Humanity Heroes has donated a total of 17,000 face masks to homeless shelters in Los Angeles which include2,500 face masks donated to Hollywood Food Coalition .

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --To help stem the tide of COVID-19 in this most fragile and already-burdened community, the homeless of Skid Row, Humanity Heroes has donated a total of 17,000 face masks to homeless shelters in Los Angeles which include2,500 face masks donated to Hollywood Food Coalition .
  • Humanity Heroes also donated 5,700 face masks to Homeless Healthcare of Los Angeles , who provides the homeless with a 24/7 hygiene center known as the "Refresh Spot" with access to handwashing stations, showers, clean restrooms, and laundry facilities for Skid Row.
  • "It's amazing that Humanity Heroes is able to do this and, I just can't thank them enough this is beautiful," said Director Mark Casanova of Homeless Healthcare of Los Angeles.
  • Humanity Heroes is a non-profit located in West Hollywood and was founded by entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael 'BigMike' Straumietis.

CloudHauz LLC Announces the Immediate Ability to Build Medical Facilities, Shelters and Other Dwellings Needed For Current US Crisis

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Urban planning, Homeless shelter, Humans, Secondary suite, Homelessness, Adu, Home, Articles, Academic disciplines

CloudHauz will begin manufacturing any and all types of structures needed in this crisis including: homeless shelters, ADU (accessory dwelling units), medical facilities, warehouses and more.

Key Points: 
  • CloudHauz will begin manufacturing any and all types of structures needed in this crisis including: homeless shelters, ADU (accessory dwelling units), medical facilities, warehouses and more.
  • CloudHauz is launching the company based on a superior durable, construction technology to promote its ability to build fast, safe, long-lasting and eco-friendly dwellings that use less wood, which also reduces deforestation.
  • "CloudHauz dwellings will absolutely shelter us from the storm in these chaotic times," said Lisa Copass, CEO and Co-Founder of CloudHauz.
  • "With CloudHauz we can build for the next disaster giving ourselves the best chance of survival."

Insight Homes delivers to Code Purple Shelter Georgetown, DE

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Thursday, February 20, 2020
Homeless shelter, Homelessness, Georgetown, Delaware, Humans, Academic disciplines, Economy

GEORGETOWN, Del., Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The employees at Insight Homes pull together to help local homeless shelters with supplies.

Key Points: 
  • GEORGETOWN, Del., Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The employees at Insight Homes pull together to help local homeless shelters with supplies.
  • Code Purple Sussex County Empowered by Love INC of Mid-Delmarva, provides emergency nighttime shelter for our homeless neighbors during the winter months at eight locations within Sussex County, DE.
  • We set up a sign up site with a mission to collect as many items on the list of "Donation items needed" posted on the Code Purple website http://www.codepurplesussexcounty.com .
  • Along with donation items, Code Purple Sussex County is also in need of Volunteers.

Actress Jenna Ortega (Netflix's "You") Kicks Off DoSomething.org and Aéropostale's 2020 "Teens for Jeans" Campaign, Which Has Donated 5 Million Pairs of Jeans to Young People in Homeless Shelters Since 2008

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Culture, Clothing, Humans, American fashion, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Socioeconomics, Homeless shelter, Do Something, Jeans

One item they commonly request in homeless shelters is a pair of jeans.

Key Points: 
  • One item they commonly request in homeless shelters is a pair of jeans.
  • Plus, for a teenager without many belongings, wearing a pair of jeans can provide a sense of security.
  • "In our conversations with leaders at homeless shelters, we've learned that jeans are one of the most requested items from young people experiencing homelessness.
  • Those who complete the campaign by February 29 will be automatically entered to win a $2,500 scholarship from DoSomething.

SoCalGas Employees Give $23,000 Grant to Los Angeles Homeless Shelter & Development Center, The Midnight Mission

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
Energy in California, Southern California, Southern California Gas Company, California, Homelessness, Midnight Mission, States of the United States, Homeless shelter

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) & The Midnight Mission today announced SoCalGas employees' contribution of nearly $23,000 to The Midnight Mission in support of its programs.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) & The Midnight Mission today announced SoCalGas employees' contribution of nearly $23,000 to The Midnight Mission in support of its programs.
  • SoCalGas presented a check to The Midnight Mission on January 16 in recognition of the grant.
  • In addition to the grant, SoCalGas employees will ring in the new year by continuing their tradition of volunteering at The Midnight Mission.
  • The Midnight Mission, founded in 1914, is a comprehensive homeless shelter and homeless services provider that offers a path to self-sufficiency for men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.

Columbia Bank Breaks Record And Raises Over $310,000 To Benefit Northwest Homeless Shelters; Surpasses $1 Million Raised In Past Five Years

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Thursday, January 9, 2020
Regions of the United States, Homeless shelter, Homelessness, Pacific Northwest, Tacoma, Washington, WASHINGTON, IDAHO, Draft:Columbia Banking System

Since the campaign launched in 2015, Columbia has raised $1,154,338 million benefitting local Northwest homeless and relief shelters.

Key Points: 
  • Since the campaign launched in 2015, Columbia has raised $1,154,338 million benefitting local Northwest homeless and relief shelters.
  • The Warm Hearts program benefits families and individuals living on the streets across the Pacific Northwest.
  • The money raised in 2019, along with thousands of clothing items, will be donated to more than 60 homeless shelters and relief organizations across the Northwest.
  • Headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, Columbia Banking System, Inc. is the holding company of Columbia Bank, a Washington state-chartered full-service commercial bank with locations throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho.

Coalition of App-Based Drivers, Public Safety Leaders, Small Businesses, Community Leaders, Rideshare and Food Delivery Platforms Launch Signature Gathering Campaign

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Articles, Humans, Economy, Homeless shelter, Affordable housing, Homelessness, Food delivery, Grocery store

The measure is needed to protect the availability and affordability of app-basedrideshare and food delivery that millions of Californians rely on every day.

Key Points: 
  • The measure is needed to protect the availability and affordability of app-basedrideshare and food delivery that millions of Californians rely on every day.
  • "I work fulltime as a cook at a homeless shelter and drive rideshare when it's convenient for me.
  • These services also provide convenient and affordable restaurant and grocery delivery services that help connect consumers and small businesses.
  • Paid for by Protect App-Based Drivers and Services, a coalition of on-demand drivers and network companies, small businesses, community groups and public safety organizations.