people experiencing homelessness
Coverage of people experiencing homelessness in the Nexus archive.
- Local advocates push to protect people experiencing homelessness after recent violence
Two people were stabbed in Richmond while sleeping outside, prompting local homeless advocates to emphasize the vulnerability of unhoused individuals and advocate for increased resources. Advocates are working to connect people experiencing homelessness with more support following the violence.
- Extreme heat conditions impact vulnerable populations: Advocates explain
Extreme heat and humidity are disproportionately affecting animals, people experiencing homelessness, and those without air conditioning. Advocates discuss available resources and ways to assist vulnerable populations.
- NYC effort saves SNAP benefits for thousands, but 40,000 still at risk after federal rule change
New York City's efforts preserved SNAP benefits for thousands, but 40,000 remain at risk due to a federal rule change that expanded work requirements and removed exemptions for groups like homeless individuals, veterans, and former foster care youth.