Homeless

Being homeless refers to not having a stable or permanent place to live. This can include living on the streets, in shelters, or in other temporary or makeshift housing. Homelessness is often caused by a combination of economic, social, and personal factors, such as a lack of affordable housing, low income, unemployment, mental illness, and substance abuse.

Homelessness can have serious consequences for individuals, including a lack of access to basic necessities like food, clothing, and healthcare, as well as increased vulnerability to violence and crime. It can also have negative impacts on physical and mental health, as well as social and economic mobility.

There are many organizations and programs that work to help people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. These may include shelters, housing assistance programs, and social services. It is important for individuals and communities to work together to address homelessness and to support those who are experiencing it.

 

 

How San Antonio became a hub for migrants – POLITICO
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How San Antonio became a hub for migrants – POLITICO

SAN ANTONIO, Tex. — Jose Gregorio Gonzalez Bastidas left his homeland of Venezuela with $2,500 in his pocket and a seemingly straightforward goal: meet up with his childhood friend in Florida and start a new life. His 33-day trek to the border, however, was anything but simple. Men he paid to help him traverse the…

Restoration & Purpose Outreach Making A Difference In The Community
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Restoration & Purpose Outreach Making A Difference In The Community

Dr. Tracy Spencer-Sandolph is the founder of Restoration & Purpose Community Outreach Inc., located in Brandon, Florida. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization was established to reach people throughout the Brandon and FishHawk area to provide resources to individuals and families as well as build strong relationships among the community. Dr. Spencer-Sandolph holds a Ph.D. in human services,…

In the middle of nowhere and not knowing what to do: Drama of Venezuelan migrants stranded on the Mexican border
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In the middle of nowhere and not knowing what to do: Drama of Venezuelan migrants stranded on the Mexican border

octubre 27 2022, 7:37 am Photo: La Patilla The countries that a Venezuelan must go through to achieve the “American dream” are Colombia, Panamá, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala and México, a longing that fell apart on October 12th, after the Department of Homeland Security United States announced the expansion of Title 42, applied during…

Washington police warn of alarming sex trafficking trend before holidays – Fox News
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Washington police warn of alarming sex trafficking trend before holidays – Fox News

The Washington police department that handled a murder case involving a father accused of stabbing his daughter’s 19-year-old boyfriend to death for allegedly selling her into a sex trafficking ring in the Seattle area issued a new warning Wednesday on the “fastest growing criminal industry in the world today.” The Spokane Police Department posted to…

Resources needed to address exploitation, trafficking crisis in city: Advocates | Spare News
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Resources needed to address exploitation, trafficking crisis in city: Advocates | Spare News

Brandon advocates say more resources are needed to address the exploitation and trafficking of Indigenous women and youth in the city. The issue has been under the spotlight since Winnipeg police announced earlier this week that they believe the remains of two Indigenous women are in a nearby landfill. Police say they believe the women,…

Vulnerability of immigrants, especially Brazilians, who ask for a return has worsened this year
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Vulnerability of immigrants, especially Brazilians, who ask for a return has worsened this year

The Support Program for Voluntary Return and Reintegration (ARVoRe VIII), which results from the cooperation between the Portuguese Government and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) aims to ensure that immigrants in Portugal who need and want to return voluntarily to their country of origin can do so in a dignified and safe manner, and…

Child poverty ‘worsened’; over past 12 months – report – RTE
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Child poverty ‘worsened’; over past 12 months – report – RTE

Further efforts are required to reduce child homelessness, according to the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection. In his 2022 annual report, Professor Conor O’Mahony pointed out that child poverty and child homelessness have worsened over the past 12 months. In December 2021, 2,451 children were in emergency accommodation. By March 2022, the figure had risen…

Dept. of Justice awards $750,000 grant to Savannah non-profit tackling human trafficking
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Dept. of Justice awards $750,000 grant to Savannah non-profit tackling human trafficking

At a press conference outside of the United Way on Bull Street on Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it will award a $750,000 grant to Tharros Place, a start-up Savannah-based nonprofit that will provide a residential facility and wraparound support services to survivors of human trafficking. Standing at the podium, U.S. Attorney…