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Are the Grapes of Wrath Growing in California's Vineyards?
When I read reports of huge numbers of ordinary Americans pushed into homelessness, I ask myself if the grapes of wrath once again growing in California's Vineyards. The classic John Steinbeck novel, The... 377 views | 30 recommendations | 7 comments
Are cases closed for S.F. shelter inspections?
originally published in Street Sheet, Oct. 1-14, 2009 Minutes before the Coalition on Homelessness presented “The Runaround” to the Board of Supervisors' Rules Committee, the Shelter Monitoring Committee (SMC) presented its quarterly report. Street Sheet reported last...Shelter residents pass baton, ask Supervisors to end runaround
originally published in Street Sheet, Oct. 1-14, 2009 The baton has been passed to the Board of Supervisors — in alleviating the shelter access problems of San Francisco ’s homeless residents. Over 30 representatives from the Coalition on Homelessness... Not up to standards?
originally published in Street Sheet, Sept. 15-30, 2009Michael Decarlo Wright has been threatened by another homeless client, seen staff openly steal food and break into storage lockers, and been ordered by custodians to perform their janitorial tasks at the Next Door...
created by TJ Johnston | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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194 views | 0 recommendations | 0 comments
Someone Always Has It Worse
Although I have been “pissing and moaning” at lot lately about my situation in life, I realize that I have it better than most. With the mortgage being our only debt, my husband and I have been able to get by on unemployment, contract work and savings. I received a call... Homeless Beatings Surge, Videos Online Hits
Over the past decade, at least 880 homeless people have been attacked, and at least 244 killed in unprovoked attacks by nonhomeless, reports the National Coalition for the Homeless. In October, Maryland will become...
created by Annina Bergman | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
1066 views | 42 recommendations | 6 comments
1066 views | 42 recommendations | 6 comments
Myrtle Beach Deals With Homeless, Or Do They?
It appalls me to think that humanity and human services, including healthcare, must be debated! Where are the solutions?By Steve PorterThe Herald Myrtle Beach leaders don’t know how to deal with... Canadian Federal Program Aims To Get Mentally Ill Off Streets
The federal government is testing a new program in five major cities in Canada, aiming to help homeless people with mental illnesses to reintegrate into society. The $150 million program was created by the Canadian Commission on Mental Health, and will be implemented in... Homeless in East Jerusalem
On Aug 2nd Israeli police evicted Palestinian families from E. Jerusalem, but could the reverse happen? The Spirit of Gangstalking
As human society continues its inexorable moral decline and is stripped of even the normal fellow feeling and neighborliness that holds civilization together; a dark cruelty takes its place. We don’t like to admit that. We want to be viewed as civilized and enlightened even... 464 views | 0 recommendations | 4 comments
Tornado/twister ravages through Tatebayashi, Guma, Japan. Update!
By, Uwe Paschen. Tatebayashi City (Gunma Prefecture) was hit today by a major tornado/twister causing 21 injured and major destruction with 160 houses being destroyed. Flying wood destroyed countless windows and...
created by Uwe Paschen | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
2801 views | 71 recommendations | 17 comments
2801 views | 71 recommendations | 17 comments
The Runaround: Report on Hurdles to Shelter Access
Anybody who is homeless in San Francisco and trying to reserve a bed in city-funded shelters is likely to be turned away an average of six times within a month. Chances are they’re just as likely to wait one day as well as over a week to get a bed. And they also believe the... Indefensible: How SF DA wastes tax money trampling rights of poor
On May 27, Joseph Smith, his wife Terrie Anderson and about a dozen other homeless San Francisco residents were awakened at 5 a.m. by police officers who ticketed them for sleeping on Hippie Hill at Golden Gate Park. Joe and his companions have pockets full of citations. When... Shelter system crash fails homeless clients
The CHANGES shelter reservation system failed no fewer than four times in the last two weeks, the Coalition on Homelessness has learned. Confusion reigned when the computerized intake for homeless people seeking beds in the city's public shelters first went offline the... In Phoenix, Homeless Battle Summer Heat
In Phoenix in the summer temperatures average 108F-42C and often hit 115F- 44C- with a record if 122F-59C. There is little rain with sunshine of 14 hours a day. Night time temperatures average 85F-29C= and often... Top Members Today
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