Local candidates in Pendleton, Oregon, recently addressed homelessness and campaign financing at an April 3 forum. Jim Doherty highlighted a key difference between him and Rep. Greg Smith for the House District 57 seat, while County Commissioner Cindy Timmons also weighed in.
When his family faced homelessness last year, an Aroostook teenager turned resourceful. He started an odd job business, and the steady flow of calls has since helped lift his family toward greater stability.
Appearances can be deceiving. In Santa Barbara, those who do street outreach share stories of how outward finesse often masks deeper struggles, revealing just how vital style can be as a form of protection.
Local agencies and volunteers gathered in Butte to offer resources to residents experiencing homelessness while conducting an annual “Point-in-Time” count, painting a clearer picture of housing insecurity in the community. By pairing critical support with data collection, organizers hope to direct meaningful help where it’s needed most.
Schizophrenia, which affects up to 0.7 percent of the population, places significant pressure on community healthcare services. Only five percent of the homeless are diagnosed, yet the challenge of providing continuous treatment and support remains complex.
Once homeless and spending $200 a day on drugs, a Clinton Township resident found a path out of despair. Her journey emphasizes both the crushing realities of addiction and the resolve needed to rebuild.
New York politician Zohran Mamdani’s plan to introduce free “modular bathrooms” has generated both intrigue and apprehension. While many see it as a potential boon for public sanitation, some question the funding, logistics, and overall effects on the city’s ongoing challenges.
Days before this commentary was set to publish, an email arrived confirming Charlie Brown was still out there in northwest Dallas. His story, rooted in tunnels and fields, sheds light on the city’s lesser-seen realities.
Over 13,000 students in West Virginia currently experience homelessness, yet legislative efforts aimed at helping them have stalled at the statehouse. One student’s story shows how academic success can unravel when a family crisis forces a young person to leave home.
North Dakota has launched a new interagency council to tackle rising homelessness, unifying state government and private organizations to coordinate their efforts. By addressing root causes like poverty and housing shortages, the statewide initiative aims to deliver practical, far-reaching solutions.
