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.

Local officials have moved to ease sanitation challenges in Clarkston by installing a dumpster and portable toilet at 14th Street and Port Drive, aiming to address varied homeless concerns. Their efforts seek to improve public health and offer some relief to the unhoused community.

A homeless man lost his life in a tragic accident Friday morning when a tree crashed onto his tent near the Laconia Bypass. Police say they plan to release his identity on Monday, shedding further light on the unfortunate event.

The Jimmie Hale Mission is creating a new emergency shelter in Birmingham at a cost of $4.5 million. City grants and private fundraisers are making the project possible, aiming to offer immediate housing and support for those most in need.