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Europe wants to erase homelessness. Housing First can be the key

Andrea Giambartolomei Redattore lavialibera Vilija Ramanauskienė

October 14, 2024 |

Radijo Stotis FM99 |

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Response Location: Finland, Oulu

European cities like Oulu and Turin are adopting the housing-first model to reduce homelessness and extreme poverty. They focus on providing people experiencing homelessness with a permanent place to live first and then address other needs they may have.

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Un velero decomisado al narcotráfico como solución para que todas las personas puedan participar de la "tradición marinera" gallega

Maribel Ángel-Moreno

October 04, 2024 |

Maldita.es |

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Response Location: Spain, Galicia

Tras una cesión a una asociación de personas con discapacidad de Galicia, el velero Laion esta utilizado como herramienta de inclusión para que navegar sea una actividad abierta a todos—un caso de cómo los bienes incautados y decomisados al crimen organizado pueden reutilizarse socialmente y revertir en beneficio de toda la sociedad. En torno a 5.000 personas se han beneficiado de la actividad desde 2002.

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The invisible safety net for immigrants

Annelise Jolley

April 16, 2024 |

The Christian Century |

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Response Location: United States, McAllen, Texas

Latino churches like Iglesia Misionera Cristo Vive are acting as social service hubs for parishioners and members of the community, providing food, shelter, English language classes, trauma recovery and immigration advocacy.

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Why Boston's wealthy Back Bay said yes, in our backyard

Troy Aidan Sambajon

February 14, 2024 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

When plans for a new private hotel fell through, community organizations and developers like Pine Street Inn took over the 140 Clarendon building to provide permanent, supportive housing solutions for people experiencing homelessness. Pine Street Inn now owns and operates more than 440 permanent supportive housing locations, providing a home for about 900 people in the Greater Boston area.

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Black Mayors Visit Innovative Temporary Housing Complex in LA

Solomon O. Smith

February 05, 2024 |

Inland Valley News |

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Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

The Hilda L. Solis Care First Village provides temporary housing and support services for people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles with the goal of transitioning them into permanent housing. Residents get a private room with a TV and a shower and share other facilities like kitchens and laundry rooms.

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No Place For Discrimination: These Traditional Leaders Are Standing Up For SGBV Survivors In Their Communities

Rukaiyatu Idris

December 05, 2023 |

The Solutions Paper |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Borno State

Groups like Women in New Nigeria and Youth Empowerment Initiative (WINN), in collaboration with local leaders, are addressing stigma and providing support services for survivors of sexual and gender-based violencev(SGBV). These groups educate survivors on the violence they endured, provides them with a safe space to rest and engages them in the community to fight feelings of isolation SGBV survivors often face.

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CT agencies help clients find job opportunities, build self-sufficiency

Erica E. Phillips

October 03, 2023 |

The Connecticut Mirror |

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Response Location: United States, Darien, Connecticut

The nonprofit Person to Person offers its clients a Financial Opportunity Center program alongside other support services like providing food and clothing. Those enrolled in the program are paired with caseworkers who help them with activities like career training, managing their finances, and accessing income support after meeting their basic needs.

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Knox County Aktion Club: Self-empowerment through community service

Cheryl Splain

August 07, 2023 |

Knox Pages |

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Response Location: United States, Knox County, Ohio

The Knox County Aktion Club gives adults with disabilities a community where they can connect with others and grow through volunteer opportunities. For 15 years, the group has helped members develop greater independence and confidence, as well as leadership and problem-solving skills. There are currently about 600 Aktion Club members throughout the state, and more than 12,000 members worldwide, spread between 15 countries.

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Making churches more welcoming for members with dementia: ‘We don't want them to think they're forgotten'

Celeste Hamilton Dennis

June 01, 2023 |

MindSite News |

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Response Location: United States, Columbus, Georgia

The nurse-led nonprofit program Alta helps Black faith communities in Georgia run dementia-friendly congregations. The programming includes things like adapting services to be shorter with more music, educating community members about dementia, and $1,000 for things like resources and events.

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When Seattle social services fall short, libraries and transit lend a hand

Esmy Jimenez

April 29, 2023 |

The Seattle Times |

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Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

The Seattle Public Library system partners with local organizations like the Downtown Emergency Service Center to provide library patrons with clothes and food and referrals to services like domestic violence help and housing or shelter recommendations. The library also has four “social service librarians” who are equipped to help patrons and are allowed to carry and administer Narcan. Over the last five months, the downtown branch has provided emergency supplies (like hand warmers, food, and water) to 420 people and has made 280 referrals to other resources.

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