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A program born from one woman's experience with homelessness is now transforming abandoned homes across New Mexico into safe housing. Landlords get up to $25,000 per unit to refurbish properties, and the loan disappears if they rent to voucher holders.
Thirty-five major donor families just committed over $1 billion in two days to fund ambitious projects tackling homelessness, health care, and disease research. The Audacious Project brought them together to fund work that typically takes nonprofits years to raise money for.
Two elementary schoolers in Sacramento are making 145 burritos monthly for homeless neighbors through the Burrito Project. Their creative approach to service turns compassion into a family routine, complete with Rice Krispie treats and life lessons about kindness.
British Muslims give an estimated £2.2 billion to charity each year, with individuals donating four times more than the typical UK adult. A new report reveals this generosity is now increasingly supporting domestic causes like homelessness and food poverty.
A small-town police officer who once gave beef jerky and water to a homeless man has turned that moment into a program equipping every squad car with emergency backpacks. Now, people facing homelessness, fires, or domestic violence get immediate help when they need it most.
New research reveals that brain injuries affect more than half of Canada's 60,000 unhoused people, but experts have created a five-part solution to break the cycle. The findings show that addressing brain injuries could be the missing piece in ending homelessness for thousands.
Lexington is calling for volunteers to help count people experiencing homelessness on February 25, offering a hands-on way to connect neighbors with shelter and support. Teams of four will canvas the city for just two hours, armed with care packages and compassion.
New York City is restarting its homeless encampment program with a compassionate twist: outreach workers instead of police will lead the effort. The new approach gives people a full week of daily support before any cleanup happens.
Street children and adults across two major Ghanaian cities received food, clothing, and hope from volunteers who wanted to share love with people often forgotten during celebrations. What started as a small gesture in 2020 has grown into a movement reaching hundreds.
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Johannesburg completed its first-ever homeless count, finding 2,100 people on the streets and creating a roadmap to help them. Instead of punishment, the city is building trust and pathways home.
A displaced veteran in Lebanon, Oregon holds doors and helps shoppers for 10 hours a day alongside his two cats, Butters and Snickerdoodle. His kindness inspired a children's book and earned him a community service award nomination.
A fruit company and Texas supermarket chain turned apple and pear sales into 5,000 pairs of warm socks for people experiencing homelessness. For those living on the streets, a dry pair of socks can mean the difference between cold misery and basic comfort.
The Julia Rausing Trust just pledged £1 million over two years to St Martin-in-the-Fields to help thousands escape homelessness across the UK. The funding comes as demand for housing support surges, with 85% of frontline workers reporting increased need in the past year.
When David Heavens lost his apartment and became homeless, he posted online offering free help to anyone who needed it. A 91-year-old Navy veteran responded, and their friendship is now inspiring hundreds of thousands.
A new overnight warming center in Bay City, Michigan has already helped more than 55 people escape dangerous winter cold in its first two weeks. The facility offers more than shelter, connecting guests to mental health services, housing assistance, and hope for a better tomorrow.
Over 70 volunteers woke before dawn in Escondido to help their homeless neighbors be counted and heard. The annual survey ensures federal funding keeps flowing to help people get back on their feet.
A Sydney supported housing program that helps homeless people with mental illness stay on medication is getting attention after a coroner's inquest. The model costs less than doing nothing and could prevent future tragedies.
Health Secretary RFK Jr. announced a major shift in addiction care, opening federal funding to faith-based recovery programs while expanding medication access. The new approach aims to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction by combining spiritual support with evidence-based treatment.
The federal government just launched a $100 million initiative to connect people struggling with addiction and homelessness to treatment and recovery programs. The effort marks a major shift toward prevention and community-based care for millions of Americans battling substance use disorders.
Before dawn on a freezing winter morning, 20 volunteers fanned out across Washington's Tri-Cities to find the area's most vulnerable homeless residents and offer them help. Armed with sleeping bags, supplies, and hotel vouchers, they're making sure no one gets left behind in the cold.
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