Apple Commits $2.5 Billion to Combatting Housing Crisis in California
In addition to curbing housing shortages for low- and middle-income homeowners, the tech company will be working to build housing for CA homeless as well.
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Canada Now Has Its First Ever Tiny House Village for Homeless Veterans
This weekend, the tiny house village will be ready to house 15 Canadian veterans who have been sleeping on the streets in Calgary.
Kroger Gave a Job to Homeless Woman Who Slept in Their Parking Lot: 'I Wish We Had 120 Like Her!'
LaShenda Williams has gone from sleeping in the parking lot of a Tennessee Krogers to working there. Now she has a home, and a work 'family.'
By Putting Housing First, Utah Reduces Homeless Population by 91%
Utah has slashed chronic homelessness by 91 percent over ten years with a unique program called 'Housing First'.
After Cancer She Started Driving Uber, Using Tips to Make Sandwiches For the Homeless-Now a 24-yo Rider is Her BFF
Kerry Wiles and Ryan Caldwall have been making and handing out meals to the homeless community in Tennesse while on Lyft and Uber drives.
Bride and Groom Didn't Just Donate Wedding Food To Homeless, They Dished it Up On Their Big Day
Tyler and Melanie Tapajna of Parma, Ohio spent the day at a local shelter, serving up what would have been their wedding meal to others.
Face-Masked Batman is 'The Superhero to the Homeless', Bringing Food to Them Across Santiago
An anonymous do-gooder dressed as batman (but with a face mask) delivers food to the homeless people on streets in Santiago Chile.
The Homeless In Oxford Won't Need to Go Back to Sleeping Outside, Even if Pandemic Ends This Year
The homeless will not need to return to rough sleeping in Oxford, now that the pandemic has given governments the chance to provide rooms and understanding.
A City in Alaska is Housing its Homeless - Which Makes It Possibly The 'Nicest Place' in America
Anchorage, Alaska, a city known for its cold climate is warming hearts by housing its homeless in private homes during the coronavirus crisis.
Hotel Stays Open During Lockdowns to House Homeless Locals; And They're Repaying the Favor With Odd Jobs
The Fownes Hotel in Worcester has been housing 45 rough sleepers during the COVID-19 shutdowns—and now, the homeless are repaying the kindness.
Canadian Government Buys Hotels to House Homeless People-And Also Rehire Workers
Once the worst of the pandemic has passed, the British Columbian government will help the homeless hotel residents transition into more permanent housing.
People Are Installing Portable Hand-Washing Sinks for the Homeless in Cities Across the US
Love Beyond Walls has helped install sinks in areas commonly populated by rough sleepers from New York City to New Orleans and Atlanta.
He Let Homeless Stay in Building for Winter, Now Installs Showers, Sends Hot Meals
Gary Neville, the UK footballer who welcomed 30 homeless men to stay in a landmark building he owns, took 2 more giant steps to make their winter stay hospitable.
Help Us Build Solar Tiny House for Homeless Mom and 4-yo Girl
Especially at the holiday we have a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Help start a Pay It Forward Housing Movement where giving is not optional.
This Veterinarian Has Spent 9 Years Wandering the California Coast Treating Homeless People's Pets for Free
Since Dr. Stewart began his labor of love back in 2011, he has treated more than 400 animals across California and Los Angeles.
Police Officer Shaves Homeless Man's Beard in Gas Station Parking Lot So He Can Land a Job
This compassionate cop was not about to let a homeless man miss a job opportunity just because of his facial hair.
Once Living On the Streets, the Love and Support of 250 Seniors Made Her Sober-and an Award-Winning Caregiver
Patricia Murray had been in the throes of homelessness and drug addiction when a series of fortunate events landed her at a nursing home.
Car Dealer Jumpstarts Compassion After Offering His Parking Lot to Help the Homeless
Since Kiplin's Automotive Group publicized their offer back in January, more than 20 people have used the parking lot as a safe place to sleep.
How Does A Homeless Man Spend $100? You Won't Believe It
Once again, the internet is proving to a YouTube prankster that they will get a lot more Shares and Views if the video can inspire a nation. This video, from Josh Paler Lin, is a fine example and puts a beautiful exclamation point on the reminder, "You can't judge a book by its cover."
Oakland Residents Transform Abandoned Lot into Sanctuary for Camping Homeless Women
One resident of Oakland, California has transformed a dirty, abandoned lot of land into a cozy, self-sustained community of homeless women.
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