Three men experiencing homelessness fatally shot by potential serial killer in Los Angeles: Police Friday, December 1 by ABC News(LOS ANGELES) -- Police in Los Angeles said they're searching for a potential serial killer who targeted three men who were all experiencing homelessness.All three victims were sleeping alone on a sidewalk or an alley when they were killed this week, the LAPD warned... Read More.
Report paints new picture of homelessness in California Tuesday, June 20 by ABC News(CALIFORNIA) -- The largest representative study on homelessness since the mid-90s found the state’s income inequality and high housing costs left people vulnerable to homelessness – particularly older residents and residents of color.California is home to 30% of the nation’s homeless population and half... Read More.
Black mayors call public safety, homelessness biggest issues for New York, LA and Houston Sunday, January 22 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- For the first time in history, Black mayors are leading America's four largest cities.ABC News' Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl recently sat down with three of them -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Houston Mayor... Read More.
Teen managing homelessness, diabetes gets accepted to more than 50 schools Thursday, May 27 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Once someone who said she felt she had no options, a teenager now has been accepted to more than 50 colleges for the upcoming academic year, according to her high school.Destiny Jackson, 18, ran away from an abusive home in Philadelphia... Read More.
Gov. Wolf awards more than $13 million for homelessness assistance and prevention Thursday, April 29 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced more than $13 million in funding awards to assist in mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 on families and individuals experiencing homelessness and to prevent future homelessness across the commonwealth.“While the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been... Read More.
New law provides free IDs for Pennsylvanians experiencing homelessness Saturday, February 13 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) today said that Pennsylvanians experiencing homelessness are now able to obtain a free initial photo ID or renewal a photo ID as a result of Act... Read More.
Just for Jesus group alleges DuBois City Police not using drug funding correctly Tuesday, January 28 by wcednewsDuBois, PA – A visit from representatives and members of the Just for Jesus group led to some strong words at the DuBois City Council meeting last night.This is not the first time that Just for Jesus, a homeless outreach center in Brockway, has... Read More.
