A bit of security for homeless youth, and their documents
A Seattle non-profit is trying to help homeless youth back up their important documents. Why does that matter? Well, try getting a job, government benefits or any number of other things necessary to...
View ArticleSeattle wrestles with how to house homeless families with kids
Seattle recently spent a big chunk of money to improve services for homeless families with children, but city officials are at odds over whether it was spent solving the right problems. They grappled...
View ArticleHawaii Lawmakers Want to Fly Homeless Back to Mainland
If lawmakers in Hawaii have their way, homeless people there will get a free ride back home to the mainland. The Hawaii state Legislature has set aside money for free flights. With Seattle’s close...
View ArticleA bit of security for homeless youth, and their documents
A Seattle non-profit is trying to help homeless youth back up their important documents. Why does that matter? Well, try getting a job, government benefits or any number of other things necessary to...
View ArticleSeattle wrestles with how to house homeless families with kids
Seattle recently spent a big chunk of money to improve services for homeless families with children, but city officials are at odds over whether it was spent solving the right problems. They grappled...
View ArticleHawaii Lawmakers Want to Fly Homeless Back to Mainland
If lawmakers in Hawaii have their way, homeless people there will get a free ride back home to the mainland. The Hawaii state Legislature has set aside money for free flights. With Seattle’s close...
View ArticlePay by App in the Works for Real Change Newspaper
The lack of actual cash in our pockets is putting the squeeze on vendors trying to sell the Seattle street newspaper Real Change.Real Change founding Ddrector Tim Harris says vendors, who are homeless...
View ArticleLocking Out Homeless? Seattle Man Wants More Information From City
One Seattle man says he’s on a quest to expose why the Seattle Center blocked off use of power outlets in public spaces, and he is arguing his case before the Washington state Appeals Court today.In...
View ArticleThree Homeless Groups In King County Receive Foundation Funds
Three agencies serving the homeless in King County have received a $450,000 grant from several Seattle foundations. The money will help continue outreach services for runaway and homeless youth....
View ArticleSeattle's Union Gospel Mission Launching Clothing Line
Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission is getting into the fashion merchandising business with the launch of a clothing line called OLU, or Others Like Us.The line will include T-shirts, a hoodie, a baseball...
View ArticleMotorhomeless: No Place To Park Means No Place To Live
One third of homeless people in King County live out of their cars. People with large vehicles like RVs and even buses tend to cluster in industrial areas -- until they’re asked to move on. Jennifer...
View ArticleSeattle Can't Prosecute Homeless For Sleeping Outside, Advocates Warn
Several advocacy groups are warning city officials throughout Washington to review their treatment of homeless people. The groups say bans against sleeping outside are unconstitutional if a person has...
View ArticleNew Facility In Ballard Aims To Provide Basic Resources For The Homeless
One of the many challenges of being homeless is staying clean and having fresh clothes. An organization called the Low Income Housing Institute has two urban rest stops in Seattle, where people living...
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