Housing/Homelessness
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Study: New Mexico Homelessness Up Nearly 50% in 2023
Rent for New Mexicans has increased 70% since 2017, while wages have only grown by 15%, which is one factor pushing more people into homelessness…
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Report Highlights Need for Extended Transition Services for Older Youths
Teenagers and young adults in the foster care system in North Carolina and throughout the nation are not receiving sufficient services to successfully…
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
With New Partners, MN's Poverty-Fighting Offices Expand Financial Reach
May is Community Action Month, and Minnesota agencies that help address poverty say demand for services isn't going away. To help clients thrive…
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
In WV, Community Solar Gains Popularity Amid Rising Utility Bills
Amid rising energy costs and inflation, energy advocates said they have seen a jump in interest in community solar. Luanne McGovern, legislative …
Report: Fewer Youth Transition Out of MA Foster Care System
The number of children transitioning out of the foster care system has dropped significantly in Massachusetts, according to a new report. The number …
USDA Makes Loans, Grants Available for Low-Income Iowans' Home Repair
AARP Iowa is working to raise awareness of loans and grants the U.S. Department of Agriculture is making available to very low-income seniors for …
Eviction Prevention Program Moves Upstream to Help Families
An eviction prevention program is working to ensure evictions do not happen in the first place. The United Way of King County has provided $500,000 …
Settlement Reached in ND Housing Discrimination Case
A housing discrimination case in North Dakota dealing with occupancy standards has resulted in a settlement, and advocates say it underscores the …
Critical Medicines Closer to West Denver Metro Residents
After 18 months of planning and renovations, STRIDE community health center has opened its second pharmacy inside the Wheat Ridge clinic at 29th St…
Community Action Month Honors Agencies Across Commonwealth
Community action agencies in the Commonwealth are working with state lawmakers to ensure funding of their work to alleviate poverty continues…
Survey: Financial Strains Top of Mind for Older Oregonians
A new survey found older Oregonians are concerned about the cost of living in many aspects of their lives. The Vital Voices research program from …
MN Steps Outside Doctor's Office to Improve Health Outcomes
Research keeps emerging about social determinants of health, including a new study linking these factors to suicide risks. In Minnesota, nonprofits …