Homelessness

C.K. McWhorter Announces Next Steps Into Sustainable Luxury and Global Philanthropic Impact

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

McWhorter, the visionary behind CTRL USA, is charting a new course towards sustainable luxury through his transition from private equity to his now Single Family Office (SFO) .

Key Points: 
  • McWhorter, the visionary behind CTRL USA, is charting a new course towards sustainable luxury through his transition from private equity to his now Single Family Office (SFO) .
  • This strategic shift not only signifies a personal evolution but also represents a profound commitment to leveraging luxury assets for global good.
  • McWhorter is harnessing the full potential of his family's intellectual property and trust resources to optimize luxury assets for sustainable impact.
  • As McWhorter forges ahead on his journey towards sustainable luxury, his impact reverberates far beyond the confines of traditional business realms.

Live Good Creates a Legacy of Impact with "A Celebration of Love and Unity" Event Series Launching a First-Ever Esports Charity Event

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with the UCI Esports Department, the charity event is set for February 2024 and will be held at the UCI Esports Arena in Irvine, CA.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with the UCI Esports Department , the charity event is set for February 2024 and will be held at the UCI Esports Arena in Irvine, CA.
  • It was launched in the spring of 2016 and on September 23, 2016, the UCI Esports Arena powered by iBUYPOWER was opened.
  • This esports gaming fundraiser is part of Live Good's "A Celebration of Love and Unity" charity event series.
  •  - Live Good Founder & CEO, Jennifer Chi
    For more information, and updates about "A Celebration of Love and Unity" esports charity gaming event please visit Live Good Inc .

Press release - Opening: 5-8 February plenary session

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

President Metsola opened the 5-8 February plenary session in Strasbourg.

Key Points: 
  • President Metsola opened the 5-8 February plenary session in Strasbourg.
  • As a consequence, the sitting is extended to 23:00.
  • Requests by several committees to start negotiations with Council and Commission
    Decisions by committees to enter into inter-institutional negotiations (Rule 71) are published on the plenary website.
  • If no request for a vote in Parliament on the decision to enter into negotiations is made by Tuesday 12.00 midnight, the committees may start negotiations.

Where Would Vulnerable Students Be Without School Counselors?

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240206812721/en/
    Learn4Life student Jayvon credits the comprehensive support from school counselors for helping him overcome multiple, recurring obstacles to graduate high school.
  • School counselors recognize that homelessness and displacement may greatly affect the whole child, encompassing mental, physical, social/emotional and academic development.
  • They act as liaisons with the school and community partners to connect students and their families with wraparound services.
  • They gave me food, jackets in the winter, transportation to get to school, and just really went above and beyond.

The Elevate Prize Foundation Invests $5 Million in Winners of 4th Annual Elevate Prize: 10 Social Changemakers Offering Hope Amidst Global Turmoil and Uncertainty

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

MIAMI, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elevate Prize Foundation announced today the winners of the fourth annual Elevate Prize, which grants more than $5 million in unrestricted funding and supportive services across a group of diverse social changemakers working to solve pressing issues around the world. In the face of growing conflict and uncertainty around the world, this year's 10 recipients champion innovative solutions across a spectrum of pressing global issues, including sustainable development, nutrition, education equity, social justice reform, domestic/intimate partner violence, refugee rights, and representation of the Deaf community.

Key Points: 
  • "This year's winners embody the essence of our foundation's commitment to pushing boundaries and broadening the impact landscape.
  • These remarkable individuals represent an expanded scope of social change – a pivotal shift in what is expected to be a pivotal year for the world," said Joseph Deitch, founder of the Elevate Prize Foundation.
  • The foundation will partner with these rising activists and social entrepreneurs, providing them with resources to raise visibility of their work and multiply their impact.
  • This year's Elevate Prize winners will each be awarded an unrestricted grant of $300,000.

People Serving People Partners with Tegan to Support Families Experiencing Homelessness

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Monday, February 5, 2024

In collaboration, Tegan will assist with copywriting, design, and strategy to create a unified brand voice that connects with donors and inspires action.

Key Points: 
  • In collaboration, Tegan will assist with copywriting, design, and strategy to create a unified brand voice that connects with donors and inspires action.
  • Our programs heal families and transform communities, and we want to make sure our message is clear, inspiring, and accessible to families, current supporters, and potential partners."
  • People Serving People operates Minnesota's largest emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness.
  • "It is an honor to partner with People Serving People to better serve families experiencing homelessness," said Tegan partner John Herrington.

Two-thirds of Canadian and American renters are in unaffordable housing situations

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Monday, February 5, 2024

Unaffordable housing situations have been shown to have serious negative outcomes related to communities’ health, crime rates, homelessness, the well-being of children and economic growth.

Key Points: 
  • Unaffordable housing situations have been shown to have serious negative outcomes related to communities’ health, crime rates, homelessness, the well-being of children and economic growth.
  • It is becoming increasingly important to address affordability, as demand for rental housing has surged since homeownership is becoming out of reach.

Unaffordability is a growing concern

  • In our forthcoming study of over 1,000 renters in North America in 2023, we examined household income, monthly expenditures (e.g., rent, food, transportation, clothing, travel, etc.)
  • We assessed affordability understanding by asking participants if they understood the 30 per cent expenditure rule through a series of questions.
  • Although we expected the results to indicate some unaffordability situations, we did not expect it to be this great.

Solutions to rental crisis

  • Our data confirms that unaffordability is not just a homeownership issue, but also extends to the rental market.
  • Governments must ensure the rental housing supply is efficient to address the increasing affordability concern.
  • For real estate organizations, the demand for affordable rental housing suggests the need to invest in renovating existing accommodations to maintain adequate housing stock and for developers to prioritize new, affordable rental solutions.

The knowledge and rental affordability link

  • Specifically, as affordability knowledge increased, the likelihood of being in an unaffordable rental accommodation decreased.
  • The data suggests that the more people know about rental affordability, the better they can make informed rental decisions.
  • Investments in educational campaigns could improve household decision-making and rental affordability.

Where to next?

  • However, this is only a partial remedy for more systemic issue of a lack of affordable rental housing in developed economies in our study of Canadian and American renters.
  • Addressing the rent affordability crisis requires effective civic policies and planning as well as private sector investment and participation to ensure long-term sustainable housing.


Grant Alexander Wilson has consulted for, and received research funding from, the real estate owner/operator Avenue Living. Tyler Case does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith Visits California Volunteers

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Washington, DC, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith and AmeriCorps leadership visited California last week, engaging with California Volunteers, the state office tasked with engaging Californians in service, volunteer, and civic action to tackle the state’s most pressing challenges.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, DC, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith and AmeriCorps leadership visited California last week, engaging with California Volunteers, the state office tasked with engaging Californians in service, volunteer, and civic action to tackle the state’s most pressing challenges.
  • California Volunteers, the Governor-appointed state service commission, administers federal AmeriCorps funding, supporting nearly 7,000 state service opportunities across California.
  • During his visit, CEO Smith met with AmeriCorps members serving with the California College Corps.
  • "I leave California feeling inspired by the transformative service of our AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers across the state,” said Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps.

NEW POLL: Kansans weigh in on homelessness

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Universal Concern: A substantial 62% of all voters express deepening worry about the increasing homelessness in Kansas.

Key Points: 
  • Universal Concern: A substantial 62% of all voters express deepening worry about the increasing homelessness in Kansas.
  • This points to the critical need for policies that ensure both the safety of communities and the well-being of those experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
  • Diverse Root Causes: The poll reveals an acute public understanding of the root causes of unsheltered homelessness.
  • Few see a lack of affordable housing (16%) or good-paying jobs (9%) as the root cause of homelessness.

SECU Foundation Awards $2 Million Grant to Help Good Shepherd Center Fight Homelessness

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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 North Carolinians.

Key Points: 
  • 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 North Carolinians.
  • This latest grant builds upon the successful collaboration between SECU Foundation and Good Shepherd Center in 2016 for the development of SECU Lakeside Reserve , a housing project that has successfully helped adults transition out of homelessness and regain their independence.
  • Good Shepherd Center has been feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, and fostering the transition to housing since 1983.
  • Since 2004, SECU Foundation has made a collective financial commitment of over $258 million for initiatives to benefit North Carolinians statewide.