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  • 'It's been my compass': helping the homeless failed by the government

    April 03, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: England, Greater London

    Two social enterprises in London are making significant strides in helping out the homeless and rough sleepers. One, named Beam, uses a crowdfunding platform to help finance training and qualifications for work for a variety of professions, from beauticians to electricians. The other, named Overstream Clean, hires the homeless to perform cleaning and gardening work, and they advertise themselves as a cleaning company rather than a social enterprise. Those who have gone through the programs say that they feel empowered and motivated by the help offered by their community.

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  • How to Help Homeless People in Hospital

    March 20, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: England, London

    The “pathways” model of care brings together a multi-discipline team to improve the care of homeless patients in-hospital by addressing immediate needs and ensuring that they are not discharged without a place to stay.

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  • Housing as health care: How connecting the two is saving Los Angeles money

    March 19, 2018 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    A Los Angeles program provides the homeless with housing and a case manager. By providing a path to accessing care, people Do not need to use the emergency department as the place they receive care while housing provides much needed stability.

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  • Women's Homelessness Is a Growing Problem. Denver Is Pioneering a Solution.

    March 15, 2018 |

    Slate |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

    Denver’s Women’s Homelessness Initiative (WHI) is unique because it is the only church-based shelter program in the country that offers housing for women throughout the entire year. By giving women a place to stay off the streets, they are safer and have a better chance at getting back on their feet, aided by a subsidized housing program for formerly homeless people.

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  • City Rolls Out Tech Platform to Improve — and Ration — Shelter, Housing for the Homeless

    March 08, 2018 |

    San Francisco Public Press |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    In San Francisco, a new online navigation system based off the theory of coordinated entry is merging separate databases into one to track the city's homeless population. The system uses this information to prioritize their limited housing stock - but it also means the process can become more complicated for some families in the system.

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  • The homeless in San Diego are getting jobs - thanks to a 16-year-old boy

    March 07, 2018 |

    CNN |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

    High school junior Kevin Barber became aware of a program that was helping the homeless find work in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Inspired by it and what he knew of the homeless population in his hometown, Barber decided to try to implement a similar program in San Diego. He and his mom reached out to city government and before long implemented "Wheels of Change," a program that pays the homeless to help clean up the streets they were once sleeping on.

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  • NYC opens ‘supportive housing' units to shelter, educate homeless

    February 19, 2018 |

    New York Daily News |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    In New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio has worked with countless non-profits to try to decrease homelessness in the city. Finally, one solution is showing positive effects. Supportive housing is a type of affordable housing that includes job training programs, access to healthcare, and financial literacy education, all with the aim of keeping residents housed. Within New York, 1,400 units of supportive housing are currently funded, and 2,803 units are in the development process.

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  • In some cases, houses of worship step in to help people keep their homes

    February 14, 2018 |

    Alaska Public Media |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Anchorage, Alaska

    Almost 3,000 Alaskan families received governmental assistance for rent - those who are in need but don't qualify for government help often turn to family, friends, and other informal sources for aid. The St. Vincent de Paul Society is just one of the many faith organizations stepping in to help fill in the gaps.

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  • Taking back control: how a remote island in Alaska tackled domestic abuse

    February 08, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, St. Paul, Alaska

    Residents of Alaska's St. Paul Island live through a legacy of generational trauma that includes high rates of domestic violence, child abuse, and alcoholism. However, the Island's political leadership have accomplished financial control and are using the funds for a comprehensive system of services to help their community break the cycle.

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  • ER Use Goes Down As Hospital Program Pays Homeless People's Rent

    January 30, 2018 |

    NPR |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    The University of Illinois piloted a program to fund housing for homeless patients who frequent the ER as a means to get off the street, and seek treatment for their chronic health conditions. Maintaining stable housing for these patients actually reduces the long term cost to the ER because homelessness is associated with chronic conditions such as asthma, and simply having housing can eliminate a lot of the side effects of these conditions. This solution is saving the hospital money and improving the health outcomes and living situations of the patients.

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