HomelessnessInAmerica.com
Get Help - Donate - Volunteer
Homeless News
Homelessness In America - News
Elderly Homeless Population Growing At Fast Rate |
 |
| Homelessness people age 65 and older are projected to increase nationwide by thirty-three percent by 2020. By 2050, according to a report done by the National Alliance to End Homelessness in 2010, the elder homeless rate will have doubled | |
Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Computer Problem In 10 States |
 |
| The computer problem prevented people from using their EBT (food stamps) cards at stores has been fixed. The problem occurred from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. JPMorgan is the company that runs the program | |
Emergency and Homeless Shelters Will Raise A White Flag When Freezing Weather Is Expected |
 |
| When temperatures are going to be freezing or below, a white flag will hang outside the Fayetteville's Salvation Army Corps Community Center and Operation Inasmuch. The organizations hope to bring indoors as many homeless individuals as possible to relieve suffering during harsh weather conditions. | |
Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Awards Counties Over $150,000 |
 |
| Butte and Glenn counties in California will receive the funding. Non-profit organizations homeless shelters or emergency shelter governmental units are eligible for receiving the funding | |
Enchanted Makeovers Transforms Homeless Shelters For Women And Children |
 |
| This nonprofit organization is nationally recognized for transforming homeless long-term stay shelters for women and children into beautiful places that will encourage psychological and behavioral changes so those in need can rebuild their lives | |
Erie County Has A Homelessness Epidemic |
 |
| The number of homeless people living on the streets in Erie County is staggering. And their survival stories are simply heart wrenching. The county has limited beds and that is why they are experiencing a crisis | |
Erie County Homelessness Rose Last Year |
 |
| The Department of Social Services reported nearly 2,198 individuals stayed in emergency homeless shelters in 2012, and that's an increase of around14% compared to 2011. Families with children were about a third of the population, and were the fastest growing segment. | |
Eugene, Oregon Has Thousands Of Teens Who Are Classified As Homeless |
 |
| The New Roads program is just for young people. They are trying to reach out to youths ages 11-17 and help them with whatever issues they are struggling with | |
Evicted Durham Tenants Receive Help |
 |
| Housing for New Hope will step in and help twenty families who are being evicted. The the nonprofit group for homelessness prevention and support has announced it is going to assist in relocating the Lincoln Apartment tenants | |
Farmer's Market in San Francisco Says CalFresh EBT Usage Quadrupled In 2012 |
 |
| The Market Match program, which was started by the Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association (PCFMA) in 2008, offers EBT users to purchase food at farmers' markets. When EBT users buy $10 or more they get an additional $5 to spend on vegetables and fruits. | |
Farmington Ranks Well For Adding More Affordable Housing Units |
 |
| This Minnesota city add 87 low-income units last year. There is goal is to have 33% of their housing inventory be classified as affordable housing | |
February Is National Canned Food Month |
 |
| Food banks across the nation need canned food donations all year long. Shannon Traeger, a Feeding America spokesperson, stated there were more than 50 million Americans, who are food insecure and rely on food banks every month | |
Federal Grants For Housing |
 |
| HUD awarded a total of $96 million in Sustainable Communities Grants last year. The ultimate goal is to help regional areas improve their economic competitiveness by linking housing with quality schools, good jobs and transportation, although some critics make the claim that there are just too many stipulations tied to the federal program. | |
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Awards $13.6 Million For Affordable Housing Projects |
 |
| The bank awarded funds to ten states to build forty-three affordable housing projects. The state of Georgia will receive $787,000 for their affordable housing projects | |
Federal Tax Credits For Low Income Housing For Grand Rapids |
 |
| Not for profit agencies in Grand Rapids state low-income housing tax credits make it possible for producing affordable housing for low-income families and individuals. In fact, these tax credits have worked better than any other type of government subsidized programs | |
Feeding South Florida Food Bank Struggles To Meet Demand |
 |
| The Feeding South Florida distributes food to organizations that help nearly 1 million people who are experiencing food insecurity. Yet it could not fulfill all of the needs of food items. They have a need for more volunteers now | |
FEMA Low Income Housing For Sandy Victims Ends |
 |
| Hundreds of New Yorkers will be facing homelessness now that there FEMA benefits are ending. They have been living in hotel rooms that were subsidized. Homeless advocates state there is not sufficient low-income and public housing for them. | |
FEMA Sold Disaster Trailers At A Reduced Rate |
 |
| These trailers could have been used for emergency shelter during Hurricane Sandy and they were sold after the storm had been upgraded. FEMA has received a lot of criticism lately | |
FEMA Still Helping Victims of Tornado |
 |
| Over 586 mobile homes have been provided for victims of the tornado that stuck Joplin, Missouri in 2011. The homes are free will be for the foreseeable future until more low-income housing has been built. | |
Final Salute Provides Transistional Shelter for Homeless Women Veterans |
 |
| Final Salute Inc., is an organization that provides shelter for female veterans. Over 13,000 veteran women struggle with finding shelter after their military life especially when it had been really stressful. The transitional shelter provides other services too | |
Fire Destroys Mother's Refuge Shelter For Young Homeless Mothers |
 |
| The shelter was a safe place for young mothers and pregnant teenagers who had nowhere to live. Now these young women and their children are once again looking for shelter because the 8 bed home was severely damaged by the blaze | |
Food Bank Has A Big Budget Problem This Holiday Season |
 |
| The North Texas Food Bank needs a $1 million dollars this holiday season. Donations have been down in the last couple of months which hurts homeless shelters and soup kitchens | |
Food Banks Are Begining To Address Obesity |
 |
| Food banks are starting to change their nutrition policies and also their practices in order to handle concerns about the increase obesity in America. A new study addresses the opportunities and challenges that food banks face | |
Food Banks Are Getting Ready For Holiday Meals |
 |
| Volunteers at the Northern Illinois Food Bank are already preparing food items for the upcoming holiday season. Pounds and pounds of green beans, turkeys and even cake mixes are being put together for meal kits. The food bank serves 13 counties in the state. | |
Food Banks Are Struggling Because Of Hurricane Sandy |
 |
| Because there hasn't been any electricity in many communities affected by the hurricane, food banks haven't been able to get the food items they need. Soup kitchens have been unable to provide hot meals for those in need. Even one food bank's warehouse was heavily damaged. | |