RSPCA struggling with capacity crisis as number of unwanted and homeless cats hits all-time high Record toll of felines needing new homes strains charity’s centres as large-scale rescues soar The Independent UK · 1h ago
How this suburb found a solution for people sleeping rough along the foreshore By September there were between 15 and 20 people staying on site. Newcastle Herald · 4h ago
Did Amy Acton Live in a Tent? Her Estranged Mother Disputes Her Childhood Homelessness Claim in Ad Amy Acton's estranged mother has disputed the Ohio gubernatorial candidate's account of living in a tent as a child, but the advert's origins remain unverified. International Business Times UK · 10h ago
KICK Streamer OnyxDenji Beaten After Fried Chicken Giveaway Ends in Racial Slur Confrontation With Homeless Man OnyxDenji was beaten during an KICK IRL livestream in Massachusetts after a fried chicken giveaway escalated, with footage appearing to show slurs and a physical confrontation International Business Times UK · 18h ago
Steve Hilton accuses California governor opponent Xavier Beccera of making ‘the homelessness scandal worse’ "Californians will have their sidewalks and parks back." We Got This Covered · Oct 19
Barbados-born man, 62, faces deportation after 50 years in Britain over a past criminal conviction Tony Hall, a 62-year-old London resident, faces deportation despite living in the UK for 50 years. His immigration issues stem from a 2001 criminal conviction for conspiracy to rob and possession of a firearm. He has lived under a deportation threat for over 14 years, reporting biweekly to the Home… The Times of India · Oct 19
Why are rough sleepers dying a stone’s throw from luxury waterfront houses in Victoria? There’s a simple solution to homelessness, advocates say. You need a house, and you need support The Guardian - AU · Oct 16
Miley Cyrus pledges $1 million to build 97 homes for homeless women in LA Miley Cyrus' foundation has pledged $1 million towards Rosa's Place, a housing project in Los Angeles that will provide 97 permanent apartments for women and survivors of violence experiencing homelessness. The donation was announced at the Downtown Women's Center's annual gala, which raised $3.2 million. The development in Skid Row… The Times of India · Oct 16
Adult Content Star Went From Being Homeless To Earning £62K a Month and Embarking on a Music Career Former receptionist Chloe Lopez says homelessness and a move to Spain transformed her life, helping her build an online following before releasing a 16-track debut album at 40. International Business Times UK · Oct 15
Scottish Labour MP slammed over 'outrageous' Glasgow immigration comment A LABOUR MP has been slammed after she linked safety concerns in Glasgow to immigration after citing a controversial BBC documentary about the city. The National (Scotland) · Oct 14
'Heartless' homeless shelter closure condemned The closure of a homeless shelter has been slammed as "callous and heartless" by a federal minister, who says the decision could prove fatal. AAP · Oct 13
Homeless services forced to shut doors on those in need Those seeking homelessness services in one state are increasingly facing closed doors and making frontline staff the target of their frustrations. AAP · Oct 13
Fake GoFundMe story about veteran's $20 gas gift raises $400,000 from 14,000 donors Katelyn McClure and Mark D'Amico launched a heartfelt campaign to support Johnny Bobbitt Jr, a homeless veteran, asserting that he heroically assisted McClure during a fuel mishap. This poignant story garnered around $400,000 from over 14,000 donors, who were unaware of the deception. Upon investigation, it was revealed that the… The Times of India · Oct 13
Alex Trebek’s $500,000 donation helped turn a former roller rink into a 107-bed homeless shelter In 2020, Alex Trebek and his wife, Jean, donated $500,000 to Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission. Two years later, their contribution had helped turn a shuttered, 60-year-old roller rink in Los Angeles into the 23,000-square-foot Trebek Center, a 107-bed homeless shelter designed to provide accommodation and mental health services… The Times of India · Oct 12
The Times of India · Oct 12 Danielle Steel quietly funded San Francisco homeless outreach for 11 years, helping 300 people at a time For over a decade, Danielle Steel spearheaded a homeless outreach initiative in San Francisco under her foundation, Yo! Angel. This program diligently provided vital supplies, including clothing, hygiene products, and food, to around 300 individuals every three weeks. Regrettably, the outreach has come to a halt due to soaring operational…
AAP · Oct 12 Homeless shelter shuts, residents sent to outback town A city's largest homeless shelter is closing, with many of its residents having to make a 100km bus journey to alternative accommodation in an outback town.
The Conversation · Oct 12 Amanda Curtin imagines fragile acts of care among the homeless in Paris Amanda Curtin’s Six Days opens with a girl dying in a Paris cemetery in 1991, during one of the coldest winters the city has experienced in years. More than two decades later, another vulnerable figure emerges: Daniel Despard, an Australian expatriate, recovering alcoholic and building caretaker. His carefully regulated life…