DOJ Reportedly Opens Investigation Into NYC Migrant Shelters
According to multiple outlets, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reportedly launched a criminal investigation into a New York City hotel operating as an immigration shelter on Wednesday. Copy of federal summons obtained by New York Times and New York PostIt is reportedly reportedly sent to the Manhattan hotel Chandler. Prosecutors are requesting testimony and evidence […]
Trump’s Housing Sec To Scrap Obama-Era Rule Allowing Men In Women’s Shelters
Washington DC – The head of the Housing and Urban Development Authority (HUD) said Thursday that domestic violence shelters and other facilities are reversing policies requiring men to be accepted in women’s spaces. Senate confirmed HUD secretary Scott Turner On Wednesday, during a press conference in Washington, D.C., he announced the change as one of […]
State sues Southern California city that’s banned new homeless shelters
The state of California filed a lawsuit Monday against Norwalk, alleging that the southeast Los Angeles County city’s moratorium on new homeless shelters and supportive housing violates six housing laws. “No community should turn their backs on residents in need,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement announcing the lawsuit. In August, the Norwalk City […]
Maricopa County animal shelters are still overcapacity. Adoption fees will be waived again Sept. 7-8
A nationwide initiative to increase pet adoptions and donations to local animal shelters will be implemented over the next month. The initiative is expected to assist with overcrowded shelters within Maricopa County. The “Clear the Shelters” initiative supports animal control and assistance in Maricopa County. From September 7th to 8th, the agency will waive fees […]
Newsom decries SoCal city that’s banning homeless shelters
Gov. Gavin Newsom has threatened legal action if the city of Norwalk does not lift its ban on homeless shelters and other housing. “It is incomprehensible that the City of Norwalk would pass an ordinance banning the construction of homeless shelters at a time when the state is addressing a homelessness crisis,” Newsom said in […]
Blue City Reportedly Giving Migrants $4,000 Cash Payments, Gift Cards To Move Out Of Shelters
New York City is providing allowances and gift cards to help migrants get permanent housing and move out of city-run shelters, Fox News Digital reported Saturday. The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) provided 150 families with $4,000 each for housing costs, as well as gift cards of up to $1,000 for essentials […]
Human Society offers free large dog adoption as Maricopa County shelters are over capacity
Arizona Humane Society Austin is a dog waiting to be adopted. Maricopa County Animal Care and Control currently has about 850 dogs in its two shelters, 200 over capacity. This is unusual at this time of year, as adoption numbers have slowed in recent weeks, as is common during the summer. Kim Powell of the […]
DHS ‘shortchanged’ border cities by funding NYC shelters for asylum seekers
Senators Kirsten Cinema and Mark Kelly said the Biden administration was “deficit” in communities along the Southwest border and “willing” Congress by pumping millions of immigrant care workers into New York City. overturned,” he said. Earlier this year, two Arizona senators joined senators from New Mexico and California in a move to secure $800 million […]
Nonprofit plans Pallet shelters to address homeless population | News
For years, J. Christine Olson-Garewal has been concerned about the growing number of homeless people walking the streets and sitting in parks in Tucson. Her son, Raj Garewal, worked at a homeless service center in Los Angeles, addressing even more acute homelessness issues. But Tucson didn’t seem to have an answer, so Garewal showed his […]
Nonprofit plans Pallet shelters to address homeless population | Currents Feature
click to enlarge (Todd Beltz Photography LLC/Contributor) Palette has built over 100 shelter villages in 21 states and over 85 cities, including Vermont. F.For years, J. Christine Olson-Garewal has become increasingly concerned about the growing number of homeless people walking the streets and sitting in parks in Tucson. Her son, Raj Garewal, […]
