The Greater Newark Holiday Fund (GNHF) is launching a crucial #GivingTuesday campaign on December 3rd to support 11 social service agencies battling record-high poverty and homelessness across six New Jersey counties. Donations will provide vital food, shelter, and support services to thousands in need.
The Greater Newark Holiday Fund (GNHF) is launching a crucial #GivingTuesday campaign on December 3rd to support 11 social service agencies battling record-high poverty and homelessness across six New Jersey counties. Donations will provide vital food, shelter, and support services to thousands in need.
The Home Depot Foundation is dedicating $10 million to help veterans age in their homes and avoid homelessness, addressing a critical need for accessible housing as the veteran population ages. This investment will fund affordable housing projects, critical home repairs, financial assistance, and home adaptations, impacting thousands of veterans nationwide.
Prince William has launched a five-year project called ‘Homewards’ with the ambition of making homelessness ‘rare, brief, and non-recurring.’ In a recent documentary, he shared personal stories about his mother, Princess Diana, and how her actions and compassion inspired him to tackle this issue.
In a documentary preview, Prince William reminisces about a visit to a homeless shelter with his mother, Princess Diana, and his brother, Prince Harry, revealing how the experience impacted his understanding of homelessness. This marks one of the few times William has publicly mentioned Harry in recent years, amidst their ongoing estrangement.
California’s homelessness, drug addiction, and crime problems have reached alarming levels, prompting the state to consider Proposition 36, a new initiative aimed at tackling these crises. However, critics argue that Prop 36 is simply another band-aid solution, pointing to the billions of dollars already spent and the lack of tangible results. This article delves into the failures of past initiatives and explores an alternative approach: ‘basecamps’ that focus on personal transformation and rehabilitation.
Prince William shared a poignant anecdote about his childhood experience with homelessness, crediting his mother, Princess Diana, for opening his eyes to the issue. In a documentary, he reminisced about visiting a shelter with his brother, Harry, and how his mother’s compassion and the interactions with those living without homes shaped his perspective.
TELUS has announced a significant expansion of its Health for Good program, committing $16 million through 2027 to address healthcare needs in underserved communities. This commitment includes the launch of a new mobile health clinic in partnership with ASK Wellness Society, bringing primary healthcare and harm reduction services to those experiencing homelessness in the BC Interior.
The YWCA Halifax has opened 32 new affordable homes in Dartmouth South, providing much-needed housing for women and children facing homelessness. The project was funded by the federal government, the Province of Nova Scotia, the Halifax Regional Municipality, and the YWCA Halifax.
This heartbreaking story chronicles the struggles of a family of nine constantly forced to move due to landlords selling their rented homes. Despite working hard and being responsible tenants, they face an impossible cycle of rising rents, limited housing options, and the constant fear of homelessness. This family’s story highlights the desperate need for renter protections and affordable housing solutions in the UK.
