Homelessness
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San Francisco ties $500M homelessness contracts to measurable results
San Francisco spends over $500 million annually on homelessness, but an audit exposed one supportive housing provider, HomeRise, misusing taxpayer dollars on employee bonuses and social events.
HUD Suspends LAHSA Funds, Accelerating Services Restructuring
On June 11, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) immediately suspended all federal funds to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), citing a $2 million conflict of int
Navigating Community Services and Local Support in 2026
St. Francis House, a single Boston facility, serves over 252,000 meals and provides 13,000 showers annually. This immense, daily demand for basic community support offers immediate relief and dignity
Long Beach homeless hub operates from tents amid repairs
Operating out of tents in a next-door lot, Long Beach's primary intake hub for homelessness programs serves only half its usual clients.
What Is the Role of Local Libraries as Community Hubs?
At the San Francisco Public Library, social workers are now on staff to assist visitors, reflecting a profound shift in what a library provides.