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3 days ago

Neenah mayoral candidates debate roads, housing, debt and homelessness at League forum At a League of Women Voters forum in Neenah, mayoral candidates Scott Becker and Brian Borchard differed on priorities for road repairs, debt management and business attraction while both backed housing study recommendations and pledged more resident engagement.

In a heated Neenah mayoral forum, candidates Scott Becker and Brian Borchard clashed over crucial issues like infrastructure, housing, and municipal debt, revealing their distinct visions for the city's future.

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Citizen Portal News Colorado

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5 days ago

Council approves first reading of 2026 budget amendment including crime lab remodel and ADA sidewalks Council approved the first reading of the 2026 budget amendment that includes $120,000 for police behavioral health support (75% DOLA grant), $500,000 (federal forfeiture) for an armored rescue vehicle, $420,000 (earmark) for a police crime lab expansion, $65,000 for homeless outreach staffing, a $619,500 zoning study grant, and $1,000,000 for ADA sidewalks in North Star.

Thornton City Council just approved a budget amendment that will enhance police support, expand the crime lab, and fund ADA sidewalks, all primarily through grants and federal funds!

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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6 days ago

Council signs MOU to sponsor Catholic Community Services’ proposed 100‑unit affordable housing project The council approved a memorandum of understanding to act as fiscal agent and project sponsor so Catholic Community Services can apply for $2 million in congressional directed funding for a proposed ~100‑unit affordable housing development with wraparound services and a community resource center on East Busby Drive.

Sierra Vista's City Council just greenlit a plan that could bring 100 affordable housing units and vital community services to East Busby Drive!

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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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1 week ago

Carbondale residents urge council to reject proposed public-camping ordinance; council extends comment period At a special morning meeting, dozens of Carbondale residents and service providers urged the City Council to oppose a draft ordinance that would declare public camping a nuisance. Council extended public comment and discussed alternatives such as Housing First, storage, and coordinated services.

Carbondale residents are rallying against a proposed ordinance that could criminalize public camping, urging the council to focus on solutions rather than fines.

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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1 week ago

Residents press Sedona council on police conduct and hotel-voucher sheltering During public forum, two residents recounted interactions with the Sedona Police Department and praised Catholic Charities for taking over a hotel-voucher program that sheltered elderly and disabled residents during severe weather; speakers asked for transparency about a police commander's resignation and a culture survey.

Sedona residents are demanding answers and accountability after disturbing allegations of police misconduct and a controversial hotel-voucher program that saved lives during a brutal storm.

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1 week ago

Cllr Richard O'Driscoll, Cabinet Member for Housing at West Suffolk Council in a kitchen at one of the council's other temporary accommodation properties in West Suffolk. The text reads "£2.3m investment to further support people in West Suffolk who become homeless." West Suffolk Council's logo features

We’re continuing to invest in #TemporaryAcommodation to support people from across #WestSuffolk who become #Homeless including veterans, people fleeing domestic abuse and care leavers along with individuals and families - read more at https://orlo.uk/HuZJS
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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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2 weeks ago

Committee hears bill to fund job‑readiness for youth at risk of homelessness Senate File 4076 would fund 180 Degrees to expand job‑readiness services, coaching and shelter-linked employment for 16–24‑year‑olds; the CEO and youth testified about outcomes and expansion needs and the bill was laid over for possible inclusion.

Senator Champion's push for Senate File 4076 aims to empower homeless youth through job readiness and coaching, transforming lives and futures.

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Citizen Portal News California

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3 weeks ago

State officials warn housing and homelessness programs face cuts as one‑time funds expire CDSS told a Senate budget subcommittee that HDAP, HomeSafe and Bringing Families Home depend on time‑limited funding and may see services scaled back as those balances exhaust in 2026–2028; the administration offered no new ongoing funding proposals at the hearing.

California's crucial housing and homelessness programs are on the brink of cuts, potentially leaving thousands without support as funding runs dry.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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4 weeks ago

Cowlitz County HHS says state cuts reduce homeless grant; veterans fund, CDBG income offer local options Health & Human Services reported the state's consolidated homeless grant was amended, reducing the county's two-year award from about $11.7 million by roughly $1.8 million to about $9.8 million; HHS also described a roughly $1,000,000 veterans relief fund balance and a $10,000 CDBG program-income deposit and proposed options for reserving veteran-specific housing units and subsidizing service-animal costs.

Cowlitz County faces a significant reduction of nearly $1.8 million in its homeless grant, but innovative options for veterans and community support are on the table!

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UK Charity News

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4 weeks ago

Exciting news! A new day centre for a Bury charity supporting the homeless has been approved. How can better facilities make a difference? #HomelessnessSupport

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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1 month ago

Council gives consent to HOME‑ARP loan for 35‑unit HEP family housing project City staff presented a HOME‑ARP funding request of $1,391,938 for a 35‑unit affordable rental development by Homeless Empowerment Program (HEP) to serve families experiencing or at risk of homelessness; council gave consent contingent on confirmation of other funds and terms.

A new affordable housing project in Clearwater aims to provide 35 apartments for families facing homelessness, backed by significant funding and city support.

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Citizen Portal News California

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1 month ago

West Sacramento council reviews 5‑year consolidated plan, seeks public input on 2026 CDBG allocations City staff presented goals for a new five‑year Consolidated Plan and an estimated $576,333 in 2026 Community Development Block Grant funds; council opened a 30‑day public comment period starting March 6 and discussed whether funds should prioritize motel rehabs or smaller, resident‑driven housing solutions.

West Sacramento is shaping its future with a new 5-year plan, aiming to allocate over $576,000 for innovative housing solutions and community support—how will you weigh in?

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Citizen Portal News Connecticut

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1 month ago

Votes at a glance: Housing committee advances several measures on tenants, homelessness and housing finance The House Housing Committee sent multiple housing bills to the floor or to appropriations, including HB 5258 (tenant organizational activities, as amended), HB 5259 (education of homeless children), HB 5360 (domestic violence and tenant screening), and others covering CHFA bonds, inspections, ADU incentives and homelessness funding.

The House Housing Committee has advanced crucial measures aimed at empowering tenants, supporting homeless youth, and addressing domestic violence in housing—what's next for these transformative bills?

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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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1 month ago

Southwestern NC HOME Consortium to reallocate returned HOME funds to rental construction; opens 30-day public comment period Southwestern Commission staff told Haywood County commissioners they will move two returned HOME project amounts ($125,000 from 2021 and $120,000 from 2022) into a rental construction fund, described a $1.9 million HOME-ARP allocation for homelessness-related projects, and opened a 30-day public comment period on plan amendments.

Haywood County is reallocating $245,000 in returned HOME funds to tackle homelessness and boost rental construction—find out how this will impact the community!

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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1 month ago

Utah's Health and Human Services Committee is paving the way for a groundbreaking street medicine bill that promises to transform care for the unsheltered and ensure consistent, high-quality support for those in need.

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Citizen Portal News California

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1 month ago

Oceanside Council approves move and extension of safe-parking program to senior center The council approved an amendment to extend and increase the city's safe-parking contract with Dreams for Change and to relocate the program to the Oceanside Country Club Senior Center, adding Measure X funding and monthly reporting requirements amid community concerns about seniors and site impacts.

Oceanside City Council has taken a bold step to enhance community support by relocating and expanding its safe-parking program for the homeless at the Senior Center, but what does this mean for local residents?

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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1 month ago

Statewide housing plan: at least 115,000 homes needed now; scenario targets raise need to 222,000–262,000 units MAPC and the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities told the Senate Committee on the Census that addressing Massachusetts’ existing shortage requires roughly 115,000 homes and that combined short‑ and longer‑term demand under low to high population scenarios adds between ~75,000 and ~145,000 more units, producing state targets from roughly 222,000 to 262,000 units.

Massachusetts faces a staggering need for at least 115,000 new homes now, with projections soaring to as high as 262,000 units to meet future demand!

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Citizen Portal News Ohio

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1 month ago

House roundup: reentry grace period, CLT testing option, memorial highway and ID-fee waivers pass On Feb. 18 the House passed a package of measures: HB 296 (180‑day grace period for fines/fees after incarceration), HB 326 (allowing the CLT as an assessment option), HB 385 (memorial highway designation), HB 472 (waive ID/birth-certificate fees for verified people experiencing homelessness), and adopted House Resolution 304 supporting Ohio's advanced air-mobility pilot application.

Ohio's House just passed significant measures to support reentry for former inmates, enhance educational options, honor veterans, and assist the homeless—transforming lives and communities in the process!

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Citizen Portal News California

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1 month ago

Task force hears HAP‑6 update, warming‑center gains and new transitional‑rent benefit Tulare County staff said the county’s HAP-6 application remains pending; partners reported warming‑center activity with rising first-time check‑ins and described a new transitional‑rent benefit for behavioral‑health clients that covers up to six months of rent.

Tulare County's task force reveals promising updates on the HAP-6 application and a new transitional rent benefit for those in need, highlighting the crucial role of warming centers in providing vital services.

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Citizen Portal News California

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1 month ago

Soledad staff outlines 143‑unit Eden Housing plan, ADU growth and homelessness supports City staff said the city purchased 540 Gavilan and selected Eden Housing to develop a proposed 143‑unit affordable project; staff also reported 41 ADU permits, 33 certificates of occupancy, 14 formerly encamped people permanently housed and continuation efforts for youth homelessness programs.

Soledad is paving the way for affordable housing with a new 143-unit project and significant support for the homeless, but the journey ahead is long and complex.

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Citizen Portal News Alabama

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1 month ago

Dream Center update: council hears about youth programs, new social-worker support and barriers for unhoused residents Eddie Nichols updated the Gadsden City Council about Dream Center programs, reporting high participation (about 5,300 visits in January), sports leagues and holiday outreach; he introduced a master's-level social worker and an intern, and council members discussed coordinating IDs and services for unhoused residents.

The Dream Center is expanding its vital services for children and families while tackling the barriers faced by the unhoused in Gadsden City—find out how they're making a difference!

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Cambridge Cyrenians

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1 month ago

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After 18 months without contact, Simon* felt lost in the court process. With support from Cambridge Cyrenians, he pushed through, and is now rebuilding his relationship with his daughter through regular video calls.

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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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1 month ago

Council ratifies Project NOW winter shelter lease; staff report 695 people sheltered since Jan. 21 The council ratified a lease with Project NOW for a temporary winter shelter at 1 Montgomery Drive through April 15, 2026; staff reported nightly occupancy ranging 39–58 and said the shelter has provided 695 stays in the past two weeks, with some individuals/families placed in hotels for ADA/family needs.

Moline City Council has officially ratified a lease for a temporary winter shelter, providing vital support to 695 individuals in just two weeks—find out how this initiative is making a difference!

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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2 months ago

Committee hears that SASH gap funding is not in FY27 budget; AHS exploring CMS rural health funding and Cathedral Square partnership The committee was told the SASH program is level-funded for administrative costs but previous gap funding is not in the FY27 recommendation; agency staff said they are pursuing CMS rural health transformation funds and coordinating with Cathedral Square to sustain services and support housing transitions for people experiencing homelessness.

Lawmakers are raising alarms over the lack of funding for vital housing support services in Vermont, putting crucial programs like SASH at risk for those transitioning out of homelessness.

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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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2 months ago

Asheville AFD REST team reports expanded winter coverage and falls-short staffing concerns The Asheville Fire Department's REST (Resource Engagement Support) team told the Public Safety Committee it provided 24-hour coverage during Winter Storm Fern, completed roughly 907 homeless-response interventions last year, and reduced business/neighborhood reports, but council members cautioned the eight-person team is stretched thin as services expand.

Asheville's REST team braved Winter Storm Fern, providing vital support to the unhoused, but with increasing demands, can they keep up the momentum?

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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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2 months ago

Evanston committee advances repeal of panhandling restriction to City Council after debate The Evanston Human Services Committee voted Feb. 2 to advance an ordinance that would repeal the city's panhandling restrictions, after public comment from civil-rights advocates and discussion among council members about downtown safety and alternatives handled by the city's care team.

Evanston's Human Services Committee is taking a bold step to repeal panhandling restrictions, igniting a heated debate on free speech and public safety.

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Citizen Portal News California

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2 months ago

Glendale warns emergency housing voucher funding will likely run out in months; 188 households affected City staff told the Glendale Housing Authority that federal emergency housing voucher (EHV) funds, which support 188 current households, are projected to be exhausted in about seven months absent new federal appropriations; staff recommended not absorbing the vouchers into the regular Housing Choice Voucher program and will return with options after reviewing the new federal budget.

Glendale's emergency housing voucher funding is on the brink of running dry, putting 188 households at risk—urgent action is needed now!

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2 months ago

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Jasmine* had spent a year in temporary accommodation with almost no furniture. Our team stepped in, helping her furnish her home and supporting her move into permanent Extra Care housing. Today, she’s safe, settled, and hopeful for the future.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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2 months ago

Committee hears competing views on bill to require cities to allow step housing SB 6,069 would limit local barriers to siting permanent supportive housing, transitional housing and indoor emergency shelters (collectively "step housing"); proponents argued it removes discretionary hurdles that delay projects, while cities urged preservation of operational agreements and local review when the city is contributing land or funds.

A new bill aims to eliminate local barriers to essential step housing, sparking a heated debate between advocates for the homeless and city officials concerned about operational safety.

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2 months ago

Franz Anderson unit-mix change raised and deferred; council asks jurisdictions for more information Lehigh requested to change unit mix for the 70-unit Franz Anderson permanent supportive housing project to include 35 units at 50% AMI and 35 at 30% AMI (47 units expected to serve people experiencing homelessness). Jurisdictions asked for more time and possible Interlocal Agreement amendments; a vote was withdrawn and the item was deferred to a future meeting.

A proposed shift in unit mix for the Franz Anderson supportive housing project has sparked intense discussions among Olympia council members over funding and governance implications.

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