Months after Orange County recorded the highest number of homeless deaths in a single year, the county received $6 million in funding to convert another Stanton motel into permanent, supportive housing. support. The motel conversions are part of a statewide effort called Project Homekey, which involves the purchase and rehabilitation of hotels, motels, vacant apartments […]
In state news on homelessness: Controversy over housing people in main hotels after complaints from neighbors, and in Montana there were warnings about the risk of frostbite for the homeless. shelter during a record cold snap. In Albuquerque, a new homeless shelter will only serve women. Bangor Daily News: Bangor Motel wants judge to say […]
Sacramento County plans to close three motels used to shelter homeless people this spring when federal funding for the service ends. The three motels have been housing homeless people since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration released funding for a program he called Project Roomkey. The sites currently house 333 […]
In the spring of 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic exploded, Missoula, Montana made the decision to purchase the Sleepy Inn, an 80-year-old downtown motel. His aim was twofold. In the short term, the city would use the property to provide private living space for people experiencing homelessness, reducing overcrowding at existing shelters. The motel would […]
The Days Inn & Suites on Valley West Boulevard, which will eventually be converted into homeless housing | File photo ### After recently approving the Arcata House Partnership (AHP) grant application to fund the conversion of the Days Inn & Suites in Valley West to permanent supportive housing for the Homeless, Arcata City Council will […]
JBend City Council approved the purchase of the Rainbow Motel at its regular meeting on Jan. 19, saying the property has potential as a temporary shelter for homeless people as well as for longer-term purposes. It’s the second motel the city is converting to a shelter after receiving $2.97 million in state grants to convert […]
Critics who have repeatedly called for homeless people to be removed from the streets of Waynesville are now complaining about a program that does just that. Waynesville leaders have set aside $70,000 in federal COVID stimulus funds over two years for an experimental program to temporarily house homeless people in motels. The program is run […]
“Isn’t it a shame that we’re helping these people…and have to spend so much money on damage?” – Prince Mayor Ken Lamming, speaking on the six-figure damage bill Claims for damages to Bel-Air and Satelite motels after homeless people were moved there from tent camps last fall are expected to easily exceed six figures, according […]
A woman is shocked and angry after her attempts to help a homeless man find accommodation were thwarted because he has a pet dog. Sophia Jama was at an event in Hammonds of Hull last Friday night when she spotted a rough sleeper sitting near Lloyds Bank in Jameson Street. Despite not being affiliated with […]
Since 2020, with the COVID-19 outbreak and a deadly wildfire season that claimed more than 4,000 homes in Oregon alone, the homeless crisis on the west coast has worsened. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s annual homelessness report, Oregon ranked third in the country among states with the highest percentage of […]
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RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Hundreds of homeless people are now eligible for 100 days of accommodation in Vermont hotels under the state’s newly expanded emergency housing program, but can they get a bedroom ? Under pressure from advocates – and prolonged FEMA assistance – the state announced last week that it would open the doors […]
Two Costa Mesa motels may soon provide permanent supportive housing for homeless people and those at risk, after city council members on Tuesday agreed to apply through the state’s Project Homekey program to help acquire them, rehabilitate and convert them into residential units. What started in March 2020 as Project Roomkey – a statewide effort […]
It seemed like a quick and easy way to solve the Bay Area’s massive homeless problem – using pandemic funding to turn hotels into low-cost housing for people with nowhere to go. But it turns out it’s not that easy. Almost a year after cities and counties in the region spent Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Homekey […]
“Do we want to end homelessness or not?” TThe idea of converting hotels and motels into lodgings is not new. But the pandemic – which has plunged hotel occupancy rates to 37% and interest rates to all-time low – has turned out to be an opportunity. “The prices were really high when we looked at […]
Through the initiative, called Homekey, the state distributes funds to local governments and nonprofit developers to buy aging motels and other commercial properties and turn them into housing units for the homeless. Since July 2020, the project has spurred the creation of about 6,000 affordable housing units statewide, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office. In […]
The climate crisis and pandemic are prompting local governments to take action and finally start tackling chronic homelessness. Sep 21, 2021 The climate crisis is already worsening the housing crisis. Last year, wildfires burned and damaged approximately 17,700 structures in the United States. It was one of the most destructive seasons on record and, frighteningly, […]
EASTERN PROVIDENCE – Every Thursday at 11 a.m., except meetings and holidays, Johanna Corcoran visits the Rumford Motor Inn. The doors open as she pulls her Kia Soul into the parking lot and opens the trunk, revealing eight boxes filled with yogurt, cherry tomatoes, sandwich toppings, green salad – food to help out those who […]
SAN JOSE – Taking an unusual hands-on approach to the homeless crisis in its backyard, Apple pulled dozens of people out of a homeless camp on its property this week – putting many of them in motels and providing advice and other services on its own account. . At the behest of the tech giant, […]
Concerns have been expressed about holiday homes in one of Wales’ best seaside resorts being reallocated to house homeless people. Llandudno has a holiday accommodation zone which generally prevents hotels, guesthouses and B & Bs from being used for tourism. But last year the Welsh government introduced contingency planning legislation at the height of the […]
Your institute has written about using the eminent domain to create more housing. In Los Angeles, in particular, the eminent domain has a rather troubling history linked to the massive movements of Latino Angelenos to build Dodger Stadium. I find it hard to believe that people will support a prominent field program, because of this […]
The climate crisis is already worsen the housing crisis. Last year, wildfires burned and damaged approximately 17,700 structures in the United States. It was one of the most destructive seasons on record, and frightening, part of an upward trend. Forest fires are already contribute to the housing shortage in California and Oregon. Texas, Washington and […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) – When homeless social workers first visited her encampment under a Los Angeles highway overpass last fall, Veronica Perez was skeptical of their offer of not only a bed, but of an apartment furnished with meals, advice and the promise of some stability in his life. “They said they had accommodation for […]
Lew sichelman Developers interested in turning old spaces into apartments and other uses must be licking their chops at the news that Sears intends to sell 40 to 50 of its closed stores. But they shouldn’t overlook the hundreds of small hotels and motels that were forced to close during the pandemic and will never […]
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KRQE) – Two more homicides were reported in Albuquerque early Tuesday morning. One was in a motel. Mayor Tim Keller and the police chief said crime in local motels was becoming a worrying trend. “We obviously had two homicides this morning and our team is working on it,” Mayor Keller said. At a […]
When the last guests left the Aurora Avenue Holiday Inn and Suites on July 6, staff called those who booked to let them know they were being reimbursed for their stay, according to a county spokesperson. The hotel was closed. Like six others in the county, it is on the verge of being transformed into […]
The Riverside County Oversight Board on Tuesday signed a $ 560,640 contract with a Monterey Park company to provide security for three Riverside County motels, including one in Palm Springs, reserved for homeless people with COVID- 19 or at risk of exposure to it. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board authorized the County […]
Copy text Copy the text of this quote The quote has been copied Beth Messick, Managing Director of Jasmine RoadIf this sort of thing happened at the Hyatt or the Marriott, there would be an investigation. There would be cameras; there would be a general outcry. Records show that the Sunset Inn, Greenville Inn & […]
As the state ended its hotel accommodation program, a hotel in Colchester offered to close its facility to public reservations so it could continue to accommodate homeless Vermonters. Melissa Driscoll, general manager of Colchester Days Inn, said the suggestion was not for profit. The hotel makes a significantly higher reservation rate for travelers than voucher […]
Last month, WW featured Portlanders on the verge of homelessness, living in motels paid for by nonprofits that contract with Multnomah County. At a cost of $ 1.4 million per month, the county is paying 328 Portlanders to stay in rooms at seven motels in the city. Stays last up to a year or as […]
Melissa Driscoll, manager of the Colchester Days Inn, strives to help hotel voucher program guests access extensions or find alternative places to stay. DCF has several restrictions on hotel placements as the program ends. Photo by Riley Robinson / VTDigger Updated at 17:32 As the state ended its hotel accommodation program, a hotel in Colchester […]
What was once a temporary solution to housing Denver’s homeless people is now becoming a permanent solution. Driving the news: At a press conference on Wednesday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said the third and final pillar of his post-pandemic recovery strategy includes purchasing underutilized hotels and motels for residents without lodging. Stay on top of […]
Everyone on the street knows “Sir Charles”, the skinny guy with the saxophone, the sunglasses, the felt hat and the megawatt smile. At a concert this week at the iconic Elbo Room beach bar, he danced with a soda in hand as bouncers teased him, ladies cheered, and patrons slipped a few dollars into his […]
Sarah Trombly and her daughter Attalyn Philbrick are two of the homeless staying at the Courtyard by Marriott in Middlebury on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Photo by Glenn Russell / VTDigger MIDDLEBURY— Josh Lisenby is worried about July 1st. He’s trying to figure out where he’ll sleep and store his belongings when he leaves the […]
Discover more of our stories in The Public Eye series. Click here. • • • Donald Lowery, 73, held a cane in one hand on Monday. With the other, he rolled a heavy tire down a street in the Foothill Farms neighborhood of Sacramento County. He stopped several times to take breaks to wipe the […]
For nearly a month, Portland and Multnomah county officials bitterly argued over how to spend $ 52 million of the taxpayer money voters approved last year on housing services. In short, the argument boils down to whether more of the money should go to alternative shelters or to county-funded monthly rent for apartments. Motels offer […]
For those in the hosting industry, the last 16 months have been spent evolving as these companies have struggled to recreate themselves and recreate their offerings in the era of COVID-19 and all the restrictions. and the consumer anxiety it has generated. But evolution has been a constant over the two decades that have A&O […]
Deep in the Densely forested foothills of southern Oregon near the town of Butte Falls, Lanette and Steve Martin lived with their son and his family – until last year, when a wildfire chased them from their home . As embers the size of charcoal briquettes landed on their foredeck, the retired couple and their […]
Plans to convert a beachfront guesthouse into a care home for vulnerable and homeless people with mental health issues face growing opposition. The Stephen’s Place charity has submitted a proposal to renovate the Waverley Guest House in the East Esplanade. The Southend-based charity said the care home would help with its “charitable purposes” to “alleviate […]
All over Los Angeles there are many aging and underused motels and hotels, some dating back to the glory days of Route 66. A new state program called Project Homekey is looking to buy these properties and convert them quickly into housing. long term for the homeless population of LA. . The thinking is this: […]
OC could see a massive expansion of a program to buy and convert motels into homeless housing with on-site support services. Officials are bracing for a major infusion of new public funds for such conversions – known as Project Homekey – that would expand their existing efforts that converted two motels to Stanton. Gov. Gavin […]
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SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The state is phasing out the pandemic emergency housing program for the homeless in Vermont. So what happens when hundreds of hotel rooms are no longer available for the homeless? The state is creating new guidelines for people to participate in emergency accommodation at 75 hotels and motels across the […]
ST. ALBANS – As part of a new initiative, the warm hearts of the state are about to open their doors, closets and pantries to help fellow Vermonters get back on their feet and into a good house. “This is a way for us to say that you are an important part of our community […]
At least seven different hotels and motels in South Portland continue to house at least 150 homeless people due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Josh Pobrislo, a firefighter / paramedic and local health worker, said he knew of seven hotels across town now housing people who would normally stay in shelters. The hotels, he said, are […]
Updated April 16 Sacramento County plans to potentially close three motels this spring that housed hundreds of former homeless residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, citing concerns about costs, county officials confirmed on Friday. Plans to close the motels, which are part of the state’s relatively successful Roomkey project, raise concerns that many of those who […]
The Eric Hotel, Voies Vertes. Photography: Google. The town hall is defending itself against major renovations to five buildings for single homeless people, which the London Tenants Federation says is a “reward for failure” for the private company that owns them. The ongoing renovation program for the youth hostels in Finsbury Park, Seven Sisters Road, […]
The Travel Inn in Rutland is one of 75 motels in Vermont where state agencies house approximately 2,700 people who would otherwise be homeless. Photo by Mike Dougherty / VTDigger Lawmakers have given a new task force five weeks to find a solution for the transition of 2,700 Vermont homeless people from motel rooms to […]
A sign indicates the offices of the city of Manchester. Courtesy photo Manchester city officials have called on the state to no longer place people enrolled in the state’s emergency housing program in motels across the city, citing a lack of resources available to run the program. On social media, officials’ remarks drew criticism from […]
DW: The European Commission and Member States have pledged around €20 billion to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in poor countries in Africa and elsewhere. Considering the amount of money the EU will now spend in Europe, that seems quite small. Do you think that will be enough? Jutta Urpilainen: I think this is a strong […]
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In Charlotte, invisible homeless people are hiding in hotels and motels. In many cases, couples and families crowd in these places after a recent eviction or financial problems that make it difficult to rent elsewhere. Even though they are working, they are often unable to save for the first and last month’s rent plus a […]
Note: This story is over a week old. Given how quickly the Covid-19 pandemic is evolving, we recommend reading our latest coverage here. The Hilltop Hotel is one of seven hotels in central Vermont where homeless people live. Photo courtesy of Underground Workshop Police told lawmakers Wednesday that there was an “unacceptable” amount of criminal […]
Thousands sleepers in the street housed in hotels as part of the UK government’s strategy to control the spread of the coronavirus will be evolved as the locking restrictions relax. The ambition is for people to be moved to other accommodation, although the way in which this could be achieved for all remains uncertain. Public […]
At the moment, they have no names and little is known about their origins. But the Observer has established that at least six homeless people linked to hostels in London have died from coronavirus since March, raising fears of outbreaks in overcrowded facilities with vulnerable people in poor health sharing bathrooms , dining rooms and […]