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#department-of-homelessness

East Bay (California)

Berkeley can clear encampment at 8th and Harrison with a few caveats, judge rules

fromGothamist

NYC parents

As homelessness rises among NYC kids, report finds most struggle to make it to school

London politics

People are so judgmental': the growing cohort of over-55s facing homelessness

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

The Inside Safe program has seen a significant number of participants return to homelessness despite efforts to provide interim housing.

Upper West Side

Op-Ed | Build housing so fewer people sleep on the streets like I did | amNewYork

Permanent housing solutions are essential for addressing homelessness in Harlem, as exemplified by the Hill Top Apartments project.

2 hours ago

San Francisco names new leader at Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing

Mike Levine appointed as new executive director of San Francisco's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing amid rising homelessness and budget challenges.

Berkeley can clear encampment at 8th and Harrison with a few caveats, judge rules

Berkeley can clear a homeless encampment but must accommodate disabled residents and cannot seize RVs without proof of danger.

NYC parents

fromGothamist

As homelessness rises among NYC kids, report finds most struggle to make it to school

Nearly half of New York City's homeless students were chronically absent from school last year, highlighting significant educational challenges.

London politics

People are so judgmental': the growing cohort of over-55s facing homelessness

Older individuals in the UK face rising homelessness due to inadequate benefits and soaring rents, leading to severe mental health impacts and loss of dignity.

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

The Inside Safe program has seen a significant number of participants return to homelessness despite efforts to provide interim housing.

Upper West Side

Op-Ed | Build housing so fewer people sleep on the streets like I did | amNewYork

Permanent housing solutions are essential for addressing homelessness in Harlem, as exemplified by the Hill Top Apartments project.

more#homelessness

SoMA residents file complaint with state, accusing SF of pushing unhoused resources to their area

Residents of SoMa are demanding state intervention due to the concentration of public health and unhoused services in their neighborhood.

Social justice

fromFast Company

The housing crisis is a storytelling problem

Zoning policies are framed as protective, masking their restrictive nature and appealing to emotions rather than facts.

1 hour ago

Housing groups push to ensure new tenant harassment penalties get in state budget | amNewYork

New legislation aims to impose criminal penalties for systemic harassment of rent-regulated tenants in New York City.

Boston real estate

fromBoston.com

Land court backs Somerville church's plan for homeless shelter that raised neighborhood concerns

The court ruled that First Church Somerville can open a homeless shelter, protected by the Dover Amendment for religious purposes.

#san-francisco

Non-profit organizations

23 hours ago

As Legal Aid Groups Face Budget Cuts, San Francisco Awards 1 Group Millions | KQED

Funding for civil legal services in San Francisco is being cut while a multimillion-dollar grant is awarded to a single nonprofit organization.

37 minutes ago

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

Mike Levine has been appointed as the new director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing in San Francisco.

fromMission Local

S.F. set to lose over 450 shelter beds in Tenderloin

San Francisco is set to lose over 450 shelter beds due to recent closures of multiple homeless shelters in the Tenderloin area.

Non-profit organizations

23 hours ago

As Legal Aid Groups Face Budget Cuts, San Francisco Awards 1 Group Millions | KQED

Funding for civil legal services in San Francisco is being cut while a multimillion-dollar grant is awarded to a single nonprofit organization.

37 minutes ago

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

Mike Levine has been appointed as the new director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing in San Francisco.

fromMission Local

S.F. set to lose over 450 shelter beds in Tenderloin

San Francisco is set to lose over 450 shelter beds due to recent closures of multiple homeless shelters in the Tenderloin area.

Advocate newsletter 4/8/26

President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire in Iran just before a deadline for mass bombing.

#housing

LA real estate

Supes reject illegal conversion that turned four rental units into one mansion - 48 hills

NYC Housing Calendar, April 7-14

City Limits provides a roundup of upcoming housing events, public hearings, and affordable housing lotteries in NYC.

LA real estate

Supes reject illegal conversion that turned four rental units into one mansion - 48 hills

NYC Housing Calendar, April 7-14

City Limits provides a roundup of upcoming housing events, public hearings, and affordable housing lotteries in NYC.

New York City

New York City Mayor Mamdani says his plan for free buses won't happen in 2026

11 hours ago

New York City

Editorial | NYC true cost of living' report exposes a town without equity | amNewYork

fromSFGATE

NYC real estate

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

NYC real estate

Opinion: When Paperwork Keeps Families in Shelter

fromKOMO

2 hours ago

New York City Mayor Mamdani says his plan for free buses won't happen in 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's promise of free buses will not be fulfilled this year, with hopes for 2026 instead.

11 hours ago

Editorial | NYC true cost of living' report exposes a town without equity | amNewYork

62% of New Yorkers cannot meet the true cost of living, highlighting a significant economic crisis and racial disparities.

fromSFGATE

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

Frustrated New York City renters face challenges with bad landlords, mold, pests, and accessibility issues.

Opinion: When Paperwork Keeps Families in Shelter

Bureaucratic delays in New York City's housing system prevent families from moving into available apartments, costing the city millions annually.

more#new-york-city

fromStreetsblog New York City

Wednesday's Headlines: You Had One Job Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The new delivery worker hub lacks essential facilities like a toilet, highlighting neglect of workers' needs in late-stage capitalism.

SF LGBT

fromLGBTQ Nation

10 months ago

Trans man uses women's restroom to follow the law. Police detained him for it anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender man was assaulted and charged for using a women's restroom despite having an 'F' gender marker on his ID.

#brooklyn

Brooklyn

Report Finds Stark 'Recreation Deserts' in Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn, NY Patch

Brooklyn

$3.85M Boost For Brooklyn Clinics Targets Gaps

Brooklyn

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

6 days ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.

Brooklyn

Report Finds Stark 'Recreation Deserts' in Brooklyn

Brooklyn faces significant recreation deserts, lacking essential facilities for physical and mental health, with funding for recreation drastically reduced over the years.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn, NY Patch

$3.85M Boost For Brooklyn Clinics Targets Gaps

$3.85 million allocated to upgrade NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health centers in Brooklyn, targeting East New York, Cumberland, and Brownsville.

Brooklyn

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.

6 days ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.

Rethinking Social Skills for Neurodivergent Kids

Neurodivergent kids seek connection through shared interests and authenticity, not traditional social norms.

NYC's ICE office is arresting more immigrants, but deporting fewer

Federal immigration arrests in NYC tripled in early 2026 compared to 2025, but deportation rates and detention durations decreased.

US politics

Alameda County leaders oppose ICE jail in former Dublin women's prison

Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously opposes converting FCI Dublin into an immigration detention facility.

US politics

fromGothamist

NYC's ICE office is arresting more immigrants, but deporting fewer

Federal immigration arrests in NYC tripled in early 2026 compared to 2025, but deportation rates and detention durations decreased.

US politics

Alameda County leaders oppose ICE jail in former Dublin women's prison

Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously opposes converting FCI Dublin into an immigration detention facility.

more#immigration

East Bay real estate

fromLos Angeles Times

12 hours ago

Owners keep thousands of San Diego homes vacant despite high rents. They could soon be taxed

San Diego plans to tax vacant homes to address housing shortages and raise funds for affordable housing.

UK news

Silicon Valley real estate

7 hours ago

More than 50 young asylum seekers have died in UK since 2015, data shows

Over 50 young asylum seekers in the UK have died in the past decade, primarily from suicide, with a significant increase since 2020.

fromStreetsblog San Francisco

How Skyrocketing Housing Costs and Policy Choices Reshaped the Bay Area | KQED

Investment income in Silicon Valley is highly concentrated among higher-income households, exacerbating the wealth gap and high cost of living.

San Francisco

This Week: Geary, Transit Measure, Bike Ambassador - Streetsblog San Francisco

A series of community events focused on transportation, cycling, and local advocacy are scheduled for this week in San Francisco.

#civil-rights

4 days ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.

SF politics

SoMa Residents Demand More Housing, Redistribution of Shelters to Other Neighborhoods

Residents allege the city treats western SoMa as a poverty containment zone, seeking to decertify Lurie's upzoning plan due to restrictive zoning practices.

4 days ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.

SoMa Residents Demand More Housing, Redistribution of Shelters to Other Neighborhoods

Residents allege the city treats western SoMa as a poverty containment zone, seeking to decertify Lurie's upzoning plan due to restrictive zoning practices.

Opinion: Helping Formerly Unhoused Older New Yorkers Age With Dignity

Supportive housing provides essential safety, security, and privacy for seniors, significantly improving their quality of life and addressing homelessness and affordability issues.

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.

NYC parents

fromChalkbeat

NYC's homeless students continue to struggle at school. Advocates want more funding and coordination.

Many children in NYC's homeless shelters struggle to enroll in school, leading to chronic absenteeism and academic setbacks.

fromPolitics NY

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Gale Brewer

Gale Brewer focuses on affordable housing, public safety, and community services to improve constituents' daily lives in New York City.

#affordable-housing

fromProspect Heights-Crown Heights, NY Patch

Rents Under $900 Are Up For Grabs In This Brooklyn Housing Lottery

Affordable apartments in Crown Heights require incomes as low as $34,000, with rents ranging from $844 to $3,250 per month.

fromThe Oaklandside

East Bay real estate

Affordable teacher housing is scarce. This group is trying an innovative solution in Oakland

Rooted program provides affordable housing for educators in Oakland, alleviating financial stress and promoting community investment.

fromProspect Heights-Crown Heights, NY Patch

Rents Under $900 Are Up For Grabs In This Brooklyn Housing Lottery

Affordable apartments in Crown Heights require incomes as low as $34,000, with rents ranging from $844 to $3,250 per month.

fromThe Oaklandside

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

East Bay real estate

Affordable teacher housing is scarce. This group is trying an innovative solution in Oakland

more#affordable-housing

NYC LGBT

7 hours ago

Pepper Spray and the Courage to Stay | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Philanthropy and wealth work reveal insights about power, belonging, and democracy through narratives and community experiences.

#california

LA real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

California steps up reform to join the single-stair bandwagon

California proposes legislation to allow mid-rise apartment buildings with a single staircase to increase housing supply and affordability.

Thousands of California Immigrant Drivers Face Delays After DMV License Revocations | KQED

California's mass license revocation impacts Sikh asylum seekers, causing economic hardship and job loss amid new federal regulations on non-domiciled licenses.

LA real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

California steps up reform to join the single-stair bandwagon

California proposes legislation to allow mid-rise apartment buildings with a single staircase to increase housing supply and affordability.

Thousands of California Immigrant Drivers Face Delays After DMV License Revocations | KQED

California's mass license revocation impacts Sikh asylum seekers, causing economic hardship and job loss amid new federal regulations on non-domiciled licenses.

Sunset residents wanted a nonprofit out. Decades later, it proved itself to them.

Sunset Youth Services evolved from community skepticism to a major youth service provider, focusing on building relationships and improving opportunities for at-risk youth.

1 hour ago

NY State Senator & Judiciary Chair Sepulveda Was No-Show for Housing Court Clients

New York State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda failed to appear in court multiple times for tenants he was defending, resulting in negative outcomes for them.

5 hours ago

Humpday Headlines: Oakland Apartment Fire Displaces Residents, Kills Cat

A cat died and multiple residents were displaced in a North Oakland apartment fire, with four units damaged but no injuries reported.

fromPOLITICO

12 hours ago

Free buses in New York? Even Mamdani isn't holding his breath.

The mayor is committed to making buses fast and free, but a pilot program is delayed until 2026.

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor opens Bellevue medical outpost for Rikers detainees, saying it's a step toward closing the jail | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a new medical unit at Bellevue Hospital, marking progress towards closing Rikers Island and improving care for detainees.

fromThe Oaklandside

12 households displaced, cat killed, in Fairmount Avenue fire

A fire in Adams Point displaced residents of 12 apartments, with no injuries reported but one pet cat died.

fromNews 12 - Default

Can you afford to live in NYC? Mayor's new report says more than 60% can't

The city released its first racial equity plan and a true cost of living measure to address systemic inequities and affordability issues.

Exclusive | Hochul running mate Adrienne Adams funneled $435K to migrant shelter tied to federal probe

Adrienne Adams allocated $435,000 to a nonprofit under federal corruption investigation, raising concerns about misuse of taxpayer funds.

Parenting

fromPsychology Today

A Near Impossible Trajectory for the Kid in the Shelter

A child in a shelter recognizes by age ten that parental addiction and mental illness, combined with institutional poverty, create systemic barriers to escaping generational hardship.

Alameda County communities prepare for more hunger amid cuts to food stamps

Federal cuts to social safety programs are impacting food assistance for refugees and immigrants in California.

#homelessness-prevention

fromSan Jose Inside

New Strategy to Prevent Homelessness Is Sweeping California

Preventing homelessness through proactive measures is more effective than solely addressing those already homeless.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Non-profit organizations

Silicon Valley homeless prevention program goes national - San Jose Spotlight

fromSan Jose Inside

New Strategy to Prevent Homelessness Is Sweeping California

Preventing homelessness through proactive measures is more effective than solely addressing those already homeless.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

more#homelessness-prevention

Non-profit organizations

Silicon Valley homeless prevention program goes national - San Jose Spotlight

Mamdani pledged affordable New York housing in his campaign. How is that going?

Mamdani's appeal against expanding housing vouchers contradicts his campaign pledge, angering advocates amid a homelessness crisis and budget deficit.

LA real estate

fromCalifornia Post

Exclusive | Inside LA's $2.6B homeless housing splurge in luxe neighborhoods - costing taxpayers $1M a room

Los Angeles is spending billions on luxury housing for the homeless, costing taxpayers up to $1.5 million per unit.

fromNew York City, NY Patch

Poverty In NYC Has Continued To Rise For 3rd Year In A Row, New Report Finds

Poverty in New York City reached a record high in 2024, with 26% of residents living in poverty.

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.

How Federal Housing Reform Could Impact Californians | KQED

Congress is finalizing significant federal housing reform bills inspired by California laws, targeting housing shortages through construction innovation, streamlined programs, and increased local housing planning.

fromDailycaller

6 days ago

Gun-Wielding Feds Reportedly Raid Homes Of Democrat Sisters In Migrant Shelter Fraud Probe

Federal investigators raided the homes of two sisters linked to bribery allegations involving migrant shelter funding.

San Francisco RV Permit Program Leaves Some Residents Homeless Despite Promises | KQED

Permits for RVs aim to assist occupants, but outreach gaps hinder support for those living in vehicles.

Editorial | The billion-dollar problem that is CityFHEPS, and how to solve it in the NYC budget | amNewYork

CityFHEPS expenses surged from $176 million to $834 million, with projected costs reaching $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2025.

New York City

Opinion: Homeless New Yorkers Need Vouchers, Not SROs

Editorial | The billion-dollar problem that is CityFHEPS, and how to solve it in the NYC budget | amNewYork

CityFHEPS expenses surged from $176 million to $834 million, with projected costs reaching $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2025.

New York City

Opinion: Homeless New Yorkers Need Vouchers, Not SROs

more#cityfheps

How Federal Homelessness Funding Changes Could Impact Those in Need | KQED

That 2025 NOFO that dropped in November was the precursor of what the future's gonna look like. I strongly believe that, for the majority of wild and crazy things in that NOFO, that is what's going to drop in July of 2026. If that happens, dozens of people in the region could fall back into homelessness.

Los Angeles

Opinion: Expand NY's Housing Access Voucher Program

New York must expand the Housing Access Voucher Program pilot from $50 million to $250 million to address homelessness and housing insecurity affecting over 190,000 eviction filings annually.

NYC burning $81K per homeless person - with nothing to show for it

New York City spends $81,000 per street homeless person annually while average take-home pay is $40,600, with spending projected to reach $97,000 next year despite minimal impact on actual homeless populations.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Asking Eric: We gave a homeless man $200, and I didn't foresee how he'd spend it

We don't get to choose how other people make use of our gifts, especially strangers. Since you don't have a relationship with Ron beyond these very generous gifts, you're not in a position to safeguard him. He's not shared this part of his life with you, and you heard about the supposed scam from others, not from Ron himself.

Relationships

San Jose Could Convert Troubled Homeless Shelter to Permanent Housing | KQED

Following an arrest at a modular housing site, LifeMoves is conducting organization-wide risk assessments while the city seeks a new operator for the 216-unit Branham Lane facility.

San Jose Council Advances Plan to Spread Homeless Shelters Citywide | KQED

San José is considering a policy to distribute homeless shelters across all neighborhoods rather than concentrating them in Downtown and South San José, though mayors worry such restrictions may slow shelter expansion.

fromTruthout

2 months ago

US politics

A Tech Bro Think Tank Is Trying to Roll Back Evidence-Based Homelessness Policy

San Jose Council Advances Plan to Spread Homeless Shelters Citywide | KQED

fromTruthout

2 months ago

US politics

A Tech Bro Think Tank Is Trying to Roll Back Evidence-Based Homelessness Policy

more#homelessness-policy

fromPadailypost

Time to splurge on the homeless

Menlo Park City Council committed $62 million to build a homeless shelter under Caltrain tracks at Middle Avenue connecting Alma Street and El Camino Real.