Honolulu Program Sends 60 to Treatment, Not Jail
A new Hawaii program is connecting mentally ill homeless individuals with healthcare instead of handcuffs. One-third of those helped are now off the streets and receiving ongoing treatment.
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Durban Health Teams Race to Treat 200 Homeless for TB
When nearly 200 homeless residents at Durban's North Beach camp tested positive for tuberculosis, health workers launched an urgent response to treat patients and stop the spread. The intervention reflects South Africa's commitment to fighting TB, which remains preventable and curable with proper care.
Fort Lauderdale Volunteers Shield Homeless from Freezing Cold
As temperatures plunged toward freezing in South Florida, The Homeless Voice volunteers rushed to Fort Lauderdale's bus station with an ambulance packed with blankets, food, and warmth. Their mission: make sure no one freezing on the streets gets left behind.
Fort Worth Firefighter Carries Homeless Man to Safety
When a homeless man began seizing from hypothermia under a Fort Worth bridge, a firefighter carried him through freezing snow and saved his life. The rescue was just one of over 300 efforts by the city's HOPE team during the winter storm.