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North Dakota Low-Income Housing Fund Contributions Have Been Met |
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| The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency reported the fund will be used to build affordable housing in the booming oil patch part of the state. They stated that over 600 private investors helped to capitalize the $15 million housing incentive fund | |
North Dakota Study Showed More Homeless People Lived On The Streets And Not In Shelters |
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| The report stated the shelters in July of 2011, were at full capacity for a total of 807 people. The unsheltered people in July 2011, totaled 966. | |
Northwest Montana Food Banks Get Federal Help |
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| The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program has chosen Sanders, Lake, and Lincoln counties to receive $28,881. The funds are to be used for shelter and emergency food programs | |
Not Easy To Eat On $6 A Day In Pittsburgh |
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| Four Pittsburgh Post-Gazette employees ate on only $6 a day, which is the average amount of money that food stamp or SNAP recipients get. Most people agreed that this amount is not enough. | |
November is A Very Busy Time For Food Pantries |
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| Actually, November through the end of December is the busiest time of the year for many food pantries and food banks. Many families need food assistance to have nice meals during the holidays. Food budgets are stretched because of higher heating bills. | |
Ohio Foodbanks Will Receive $1 Million Before The Holidays |
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| Governor John Kasich and Michael B. Colbert (Director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services) have approved the funds to be distributed to food banks in the state before the holidays. Over 3,300 soup kitchens, food pantries and charities will benefit from the funds | |
Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Approves Funds For Affordable Housing Initiatives |
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| The OHFA Board recently approved $3.7 million in initiatives for the state of Ohio for funding maintenance on older properties, minor renovations and other programs | |
Ohio Senator Announces New Affordable Senior Housing For Avondale |
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| More than three hundred units will be built for low-income seniors. The $29.5 million funds for the project were provided by Choice Neighborhoods Initiative which is a grant program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | |
Oklahoma City Working Hard To Find Housing For Their Homeless |
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| Nearly one hundred volunteers are going to survey the city's homeless camps to find homeless individuals who are the most vulnerable and then try to find them permanent shelter. The endeavor is part of the 100,000 Homes campaign whose goal is to locate housing for the homeless, as well as to offer supportive services | |
Old Schools Becoming Low-Income Housing Across The Nation |
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| Some public school buildings that are no longer in use are being converted into low-income housing. These buildings are still quite sturdy and many have beautiful facades | |
Older Homeless Individuals Face Serious Risks of Premature Death |
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| America's homeless population is aging. It is estimated that nearly half of homeless adults are almost fifty years old or older. Many due die earlier because they don't get proper treatment for their health problems | |
Omaha Opens Emergency Shelter in Wake of Storm |
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| Omaha has just opened their emergency shelter before the first big snow storm. The storm left thousands without power in Nebraska's biggest city. The shelter is located at Columbus Park Community Center | |
One Community Cuts Veteran Homelessness In Half |
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| Hennepin County in Minnesota, has reduced homlessness for veterans by 53% since 2009. They have found homes for nearly 140 veterans | |
Orlando Magic Donates To The Coalition For The Homeless |
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| The team is going donate to the Coalition $10 for every ticket that is sold for their November 23rd game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Coalition is the largest provider of services for the homeless in Central Florida | |
Over $1 Million To Be Awarded For Low Income Housing |
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| The Department of Economic Development has made the $1.2 million award for housing assistance programs in northeast Nebraska to help low-income individuals. Four non-profit organizations will receive the money to restore and build homes for first-time home buyers. | |
Park Place Outreach Shelter In Savannah Receives $50,000 Donation |
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| This youth emergency shelter is also a temporary shelter which provides other supportive services. The donation came from the Joseph & Mary Dobransky Foundation. The funds are going to provide care for an individual for 250 nights or counseling for 1,800 hours | |
PCL Construction Has donated $150,000 To Food Banks |
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| PCL donated the funds to twenty-two food banks across the country, such as the Second Harvest Food Bank in Orlando. Since 2009, they have given nearly $600,000 to various food banks in America | |
Pennsylvania City Approves A New Temporary Winter Emergency Shelter |
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| The Lancaster city zoning hearing board at their latest meeting gave the okay for the temporary winter homeless shelter. The Lancaster YWCA will now open the shelter every evening for women and children only. The Lancaster County Coalition to End Homelessness will assist the women in finding permanent shelter | |
Phoenix Dental Clinic Helps The Homeless |
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| Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) provides dental services to the homeless and is most likely the only dental care unit in the country that provides free extreme dental care. One dentist noted that it is very difficult for a person with missing teeth to find work | |
Photo ID May Be Required For EBT Cards |
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| A Rhode Island State House bill is being sponsored that would require photo identification to be put on all electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards. It was proposed because fraud is a problem. Opponents say it would be a burden for the elderly and disabled. | |
Portland Businesses See Problems With Adding More Homeless Shelters |
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| Downtown business leaders say the homeless population is hurting their businesses. They believe adding more shelters and services will only compound the problem. Downtown shelters are already full every night | |
Portland, Maine Is Considering The "Housing First Model" To Help The Homeless |
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| A new report recommends sweeping changes to the city's approach to ending homelessness. The study showed that it is easier for homeless individuals to get the help they need when they have a permanent home first | |
Program In Cedar Rapids works To Provide Low-Income Housing |
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| Families who need affordable housing will soon be able to find a new place to live in southeast Cedar Rapids in the Wellington Heights neighborhood. The Four Oak's Total Child program is renovating homes | |
Project Homeless Connect Helps Homeless In Northern Nevada |
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| Over 900 homeless people have been helped by an event held by the Project Homeless Connect which was organized by Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada. The organizers of the event brought together nearly 70 agencies that offered supportive services to the area's homeless population | |
Rachel Ray Donated $500,000 For Hurricane Sandy Pets |
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| She donated the funds to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The agency is going to provide help to not only pets, but also for families who trying to get their lives back to normal after Hurricane Sandy. | |