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How an LA Homelessness Frontline Veteran Is Caring for the Caretakers

Selen Ozturk -
When Celina Alvarez took the reins at Housing Works of California, her first step was to revisit its motto: "Do whatever it takes for as long as it takes."
Housing

New HUD Proposal Threatens Housing for Mixed Status Families

Li Lovett -
Advocates say the proposed rules threaten to tear families apart while increasing the risk of homelessness among other adverse consequences.
Housing

Houston Built a Blueprint To Reduce Homelessness. Staying Housed Is the Ongoing Challenge.

N.C. Greene -
Houston has made national headlines for reducing homelessness — but keeping people housed is the next test.
Domestic Violence

A Bay Area City Is Cracking Down on Homelessness, Domestic Violence Victims Are Paying the Price

Viji Sundaram -
DV advocates say given the overlap between domestic violence and homelessness, a new law criminalizing the latter will impact women fleeing abusers.
Housing

Fremont City Council Passes Measure Criminalizing Homelessness

Sunita Sohrabji -
On a 6-1 vote, the Fremont City Council Feb. 11 declared homelessness a misdemeanor crime, punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $1000 fine.
Health

In a National First, Medi-Cal is Helping Unhoused Californians

Selen Ozturk -
In the nation’s most ambitious effort to address social needs, a $12 billion Medi-Cal initiative now provides services for the unhoused.
Religion and Spirituality

Legendary Community Activist Rev. Cecil Williams Dies at 94

Sac Observer -
"Reverend Williams embodied the California values of unity, generosity, and acceptance,” said Governor Gavin Newsom.
Stop the Hate

Unhoused in Chico Face Hostility and Sometimes Violence

Natalie Hanson -
Unhoused people in California are not protected under hate crime statutes despite the growing number of violent attacks in the state and nationally targeting them.
Domestic Violence

What’s Safer for Domestic Violence Survivors: Home or the Streets?

Selen Ozturk -
Domestic violence is among the leading causes of homelessness, as victims often face low funds, poor credit and police evictions.
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