homeless shelters

A single mother battling cancer successfully secured an FHEPS rental voucher despite thousands of families facing housing instability. The article highlights her achievement with assistance from others, contrasting the struggles of many stuck in shelters.

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson criticized the Mamdani administration for a nearly $2 billion contract to convert hotels into homeless shelters, calling the decision 'insane'.

The Mamdani administration has extended a 3-year $1.86 billion contract with the Hotel Association of New York City to use hotels as emergency shelters for the city's homeless population.

Ramsey County is offering tours of new shelter beds ahead of St. Paul's planned homeless encampment clearings. Outreach programs and shelters are preparing for the city's encampment removal efforts.

The NYPD has arrested a Bronx man accused of sexually abusing teenagers he met at homeless shelters. One of the victims was a family member, according to police.

Bronx police are seeking Stephen Charles, 42, a prime suspect in multiple sex abuse cases involving children and teenagers between 2018 and 2024. The incidents allegedly occurred at homeless shelters where Charles resided, and he is accused of molesting victims aged 10–18, including a 13-year-old girl. Authorities urge the public to provide information on his whereabouts.

The CommuniCards tool is being distributed to homeless shelters in New York to assist deaf or hard of hearing residents in communicating their basic needs more quickly.

Police in the Bronx are searching for a man suspected of sexually abusing several children. The suspect is reported to have met at least three victims at homeless shelters.

Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a North Carolina bill (House Bill 437) that would have banned unauthorized homeless encampments and required municipalities to provide temporary shelter sites with sanitation and safety facilities. Stein criticized the bill as unfunded and ineffective, while supporters argued it would create humane, drug-free conditions. Republican leaders may attempt to override the veto.

A California city has introduced 'glamping' accommodations for homeless individuals, but faces criticism over the program's costs. An audit found the city spent $63.2 million on homeless shelters over two years without established cost-effectiveness metrics.

New York lawmakers approved a bill requiring all homeless shelters in the state to provide high-speed broadband internet service. The measure mandates that shelters offer this service statewide.

Homeless shelter entries in New York surged 27% under Adams, according to a report. The increase occurred between 2022 and 2025, excluding asylum seekers.

A businesswoman filed a lawsuit against city officials for allowing seven homeless shelters to open near her spa, claiming dystopian chaos ensued. The lawsuit alleges she fled in terror due to the situation.