Residential buildings

Jericho Project Launches New Family Housing Program to End and Prevent Homelessness

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Housing, Euthenics, Homelessness in the United States, Homelessness, Supportive housing, Residential buildings, Family homelessness, Personal life, Elizabeth Street Common Ground

"As New York re-opens, we must address the tragedy of family homelessness and enable families to rebuild their lives.

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  • "As New York re-opens, we must address the tragedy of family homelessness and enable families to rebuild their lives.
  • Jericho Project is providing vulnerable families with supportive housing that is proven to be the best long-term solution to homelessness in our city.
  • Jericho Project empowers individuals and families experiencing homelessness or economic insecurity by providing housing and person-centered services to transform lives and address social inequities.
  • For 38 years, Jericho has provided supportive housing and counseling services to thousands of individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Candelas Villas, a New Community in a Premier Arvada, Colorado Location

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, KBH, Housing, Arvada, Colorado, KB Home, Villa, Candelas, Human activities, Residential buildings

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Candelas Villas, a new enclave of paired homes that represents the last opportunity to own in the vibrant Candelas master plan.

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  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Candelas Villas, a new enclave of paired homes that represents the last opportunity to own in the vibrant Candelas master plan.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210730005116/en/
    KB Home announces the grand opening of Candelas Villas, a new community in a premier Arvada, Colorado location.
  • The community will also offer the KB Home Office, a dedicated room that homebuyers can personalize for the way they work.
  • Candelas is a premier master-planned community that provides a wide variety of amenities and outdoor recreation.

HomeQuest Unveils the Largest Home Buying Platform in the Country to Custom Design & Build Manufactured Homes

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Sustainable building, Champion Homes, Housing in Canada, Housing in the United Kingdom, Manufactured housing, Tiny-house movement, Construction, Housing, Residential buildings

Southern California-based HomeQuest has launched the largest platform in the country to assist homebuyers in custom building a manufactured home.

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  • Southern California-based HomeQuest has launched the largest platform in the country to assist homebuyers in custom building a manufactured home.
  • The innovative new platform allows homebuyers to explore the largest database of floorplans available to configure and custom build their ideal manufactured home that can be delivered anywhere in the U.S.
  • The platform currently features Tiny Homes and larger manufactured homes by Silvercrest, Redman Homes, Champion Homes, and Back Porch Homes, while others will be added soon.
  • The company also offers resale services of mobile and manufactured homes throughout the Western U.S. For more information, visit www.homequestsales.com .

Invisible People and High-Tone Entertainment Release Short Film 'MOBILE' Spotlighting Homelessness in America

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Homelessness organizations, Homelessness in the United States, Housing, Homelessness in Canada, Homelessness, Invisible People, Residential buildings, True Colors United

Produced in partnership with High-Toned Entertainment, MOBILE is a short film, based on true life events, that tells the story of a growing population forced into mobile homelessness throughout Southern California.

Key Points: 
  • Produced in partnership with High-Toned Entertainment, MOBILE is a short film, based on true life events, that tells the story of a growing population forced into mobile homelessness throughout Southern California.
  • Using creative ways to raise awareness about homelessness in America, Invisible People has nearly 1M YouTube subscribers and 130M views generated on the platform.
  • MOBILE is a short film based on true life events that tells the story of a growing population forced into mobile homelessness.
  • Invisible People is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about homelessness through innovative storytelling, news and advocacy.

Homelessness is a Healthcare Issue: New Medical Group Will Treat Southern California Homeless Seniors

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Seniors, Practice Management, Managed care, Medical Supplies, General Health, Health, Consumer, Other Health, Ageing, Homeless people, Homelessness and Aging, Homelessness, SCAN Health Plan, Residential buildings, Humans, Academic disciplines, Homelessness in the United States

The new medical group will serve SCAN Health Plan members as well as members of other health plans.

Key Points: 
  • The new medical group will serve SCAN Health Plan members as well as members of other health plans.
  • Homelessness among older adults is a healthcare tragedy unfolding on the streets of our communities every night, said Dr. Sachin Jain, president and CEO of SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan.
  • Oftentimes, healthcare problems cause homelessness and homelessness can exacerbate healthcare problems and make it harder for people to get back on their feet.
  • In a recent article in Forbes , Dr. Jain defined homelessness as a healthcare problem and laid out his vision for a new medical group dedicated to providing comprehensive care to homeless adults.

Kiddie Academy® partners with Family Promise to observe 'Night Without a Bed' event

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Housing, Homelessness in the United States, Family Promise, Summit, New Jersey, Family homelessness, Kiddie, Homelessness, Residential buildings, Home, Euthenics

Kiddie Academy began its philanthropic partnership with Family Promise in January to help the organization further its mission of empowering families experiencing homelessness.

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  • Kiddie Academy began its philanthropic partnership with Family Promise in January to help the organization further its mission of empowering families experiencing homelessness.
  • "Taking action to help end family homelessness is near and dear to our hearts here at Kiddie Academy," said CEO Greg Helwig.
  • Kiddie Academy provided an initial gift of $25,000 and will launch philanthropic programs with Family Promise.
  • We are most grateful to Kiddie Academy for partnering with us on this event," said Claas Ehlers, Family Promise CEO.

The Shoebox Project Celebrates 10 Years with 10 Celebrity Curated Gift Shoeboxes to Support Women Affected by Homelessness

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Homelessness in the United States, Homelessness in Canada, The Shoebox Project for Shelters, Homelessness, Shoebox, Residential buildings

LOS ANGELES, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Timing with their 10 year anniversary, charitable organization The Shoebox Project is partnering with 10 influential VIPS to support women affected by homelessness.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Timing with their 10 year anniversary, charitable organization The Shoebox Project is partnering with 10 influential VIPS to support women affected by homelessness.
  • Each VIP has personally selected items for a virtual Shoebox which can be purchased on The Shoebox Project website and is then gifted to women impacted by homelessness in communities across the country.
  • Each VIP box costs $100 and the donor has the opportunity to select the region they would like to support.
  • The Shoebox Project for Women collects and distributes gift-filled Shoeboxes to women impacted by homelessness.

Public-Private Partnership Launches the First Direct Cash Transfer Study for Addressing Young Adult Homelessness. First Project Begins in New York City. NYC Nonprofit Agencies Can Apply For Funding To Staff And Implement The Pilot Program.

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Homelessness organizations, Housing, Homelessness, Youth homelessness, Residential buildings, Social issues, True Colors United

In the first phase, 30-40 young adults (ages 18-24) experiencing homelessness will receive $1,250 per month for up to two years.

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  • In the first phase, 30-40 young adults (ages 18-24) experiencing homelessness will receive $1,250 per month for up to two years.
  • New York City youth- and young adult-serving nonprofit agencies are encouraged to consider applying to the Request for Proposals announced today for implementing the project's supportive programming and recruitment processes.
  • Young adults with lived experience of homelessness co-designed the project, providing critical perspectives on how it can help end youth homelessness.
  • We must provide direct cash and youth directed support so youth can exit youth homelessness and can flourish in life."

Wayfair Partners with Community Solutions, Supports Built for Zero Movement to Help End Homelessness Across North America

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Online Retail, Retail, Other Retail, Technology, Home Goods, Other Technology, Internet, Homelessness, Housing, Homelessness organizations, Homelessness in the United States, Rosanne Haggerty, Residential buildings, Community Solutions, Wayfair, COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS, WAYFAIR

Wayfairs commitment will also contribute to supporting 39 communities in Built for Zero Canada, an initiative driven by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness.

Key Points: 
  • Wayfairs commitment will also contribute to supporting 39 communities in Built for Zero Canada, an initiative driven by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness.
  • Communities are proving that homelessness is solvable, and that corporate partners have a powerful role to play in accelerating the movement to end homelessness, said Rosanne Haggerty, President of Community Solutions.
  • In collaboration with its supplier partners, Wayfair will also provide a variety of furnishings and home essentials to residents in Built for Zero communities.
  • It leads Built for Zero, a movement of more than 80 communities in the United States working to measurably end homelessness.

A Safe Haven Presents Informational Session About New Rauner Family Veteran Apartments

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Public housing in the United States, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Homelessness, Veteran, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Economy of the United States, Government, Residential buildings

"A Safe Haven Foundation provides a full and complete solution to prevent and end homelessness for over 700 veterans annually.

Key Points: 
  • "A Safe Haven Foundation provides a full and complete solution to prevent and end homelessness for over 700 veterans annually.
  • At the event, we also want to show the audience a veteran who has been helped by the services of A Safe Haven and is leading a life of independence.
  • The apartments will be made available to low-income, senior and disabled military veterans who are referred to A Safe Haven by the local US Veteran Administration offices.
  • A Safe Haven Foundation has been proud to have been named a HUD Envision Center and a DOL VetHire Gold Medallion employer.