State officials warn housing and homelessness programs face cuts as one‑time funds expire CDSS told a Senate budget subcommittee that HDAP, HomeSafe and Bringing Families Home depend on time‑limited funding and may see services scaled back as those balances exhaust in 2026–2028; the administration offered no new ongoing funding proposals at the hearing.

California's crucial housing and homelessness programs are on the brink of cuts, potentially leaving thousands without support as funding runs dry.

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Cowlitz County HHS says state cuts reduce homeless grant; veterans fund, CDBG income offer local options Health & Human Services reported the state's consolidated homeless grant was amended, reducing the county's two-year award from about $11.7 million by roughly $1.8 million to about $9.8 million; HHS also described a roughly $1,000,000 veterans relief fund balance and a $10,000 CDBG program-income deposit and proposed options for reserving veteran-specific housing units and subsidizing service-animal costs.

Cowlitz County faces a significant reduction of nearly $1.8 million in its homeless grant, but innovative options for veterans and community support are on the table!

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Exciting news! A new day centre for a Bury charity supporting the homeless has been approved. How can better facilities make a difference? #HomelessnessSupport

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Council gives consent to HOME‑ARP loan for 35‑unit HEP family housing project City staff presented a HOME‑ARP funding request of $1,391,938 for a 35‑unit affordable rental development by Homeless Empowerment Program (HEP) to serve families experiencing or at risk of homelessness; council gave consent contingent on confirmation of other funds and terms.

A new affordable housing project in Clearwater aims to provide 35 apartments for families facing homelessness, backed by significant funding and city support.

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West Sacramento council reviews 5‑year consolidated plan, seeks public input on 2026 CDBG allocations City staff presented goals for a new five‑year Consolidated Plan and an estimated $576,333 in 2026 Community Development Block Grant funds; council opened a 30‑day public comment period starting March 6 and discussed whether funds should prioritize motel rehabs or smaller, resident‑driven housing solutions.

West Sacramento is shaping its future with a new 5-year plan, aiming to allocate over $576,000 for innovative housing solutions and community support—how will you weigh in?

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Votes at a glance: Housing committee advances several measures on tenants, homelessness and housing finance The House Housing Committee sent multiple housing bills to the floor or to appropriations, including HB 5258 (tenant organizational activities, as amended), HB 5259 (education of homeless children), HB 5360 (domestic violence and tenant screening), and others covering CHFA bonds, inspections, ADU incentives and homelessness funding.

The House Housing Committee has advanced crucial measures aimed at empowering tenants, supporting homeless youth, and addressing domestic violence in housing—what's next for these transformative bills?

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Southwestern NC HOME Consortium to reallocate returned HOME funds to rental construction; opens 30-day public comment period Southwestern Commission staff told Haywood County commissioners they will move two returned HOME project amounts ($125,000 from 2021 and $120,000 from 2022) into a rental construction fund, described a $1.9 million HOME-ARP allocation for homelessness-related projects, and opened a 30-day public comment period on plan amendments.

Haywood County is reallocating $245,000 in returned HOME funds to tackle homelessness and boost rental construction—find out how this will impact the community!

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Utah's Health and Human Services Committee is paving the way for a groundbreaking street medicine bill that promises to transform care for the unsheltered and ensure consistent, high-quality support for those in need.

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Oceanside Council approves move and extension of safe-parking program to senior center The council approved an amendment to extend and increase the city's safe-parking contract with Dreams for Change and to relocate the program to the Oceanside Country Club Senior Center, adding Measure X funding and monthly reporting requirements amid community concerns about seniors and site impacts.

Oceanside City Council has taken a bold step to enhance community support by relocating and expanding its safe-parking program for the homeless at the Senior Center, but what does this mean for local residents?

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Statewide housing plan: at least 115,000 homes needed now; scenario targets raise need to 222,000–262,000 units MAPC and the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities told the Senate Committee on the Census that addressing Massachusetts’ existing shortage requires roughly 115,000 homes and that combined short‑ and longer‑term demand under low to high population scenarios adds between ~75,000 and ~145,000 more units, producing state targets from roughly 222,000 to 262,000 units.

Massachusetts faces a staggering need for at least 115,000 new homes now, with projections soaring to as high as 262,000 units to meet future demand!

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House roundup: reentry grace period, CLT testing option, memorial highway and ID-fee waivers pass On Feb. 18 the House passed a package of measures: HB 296 (180‑day grace period for fines/fees after incarceration), HB 326 (allowing the CLT as an assessment option), HB 385 (memorial highway designation), HB 472 (waive ID/birth-certificate fees for verified people experiencing homelessness), and adopted House Resolution 304 supporting Ohio's advanced air-mobility pilot application.

Ohio's House just passed significant measures to support reentry for former inmates, enhance educational options, honor veterans, and assist the homeless—transforming lives and communities in the process!

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Task force hears HAP‑6 update, warming‑center gains and new transitional‑rent benefit Tulare County staff said the county’s HAP-6 application remains pending; partners reported warming‑center activity with rising first-time check‑ins and described a new transitional‑rent benefit for behavioral‑health clients that covers up to six months of rent.

Tulare County's task force reveals promising updates on the HAP-6 application and a new transitional rent benefit for those in need, highlighting the crucial role of warming centers in providing vital services.

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Soledad staff outlines 143‑unit Eden Housing plan, ADU growth and homelessness supports City staff said the city purchased 540 Gavilan and selected Eden Housing to develop a proposed 143‑unit affordable project; staff also reported 41 ADU permits, 33 certificates of occupancy, 14 formerly encamped people permanently housed and continuation efforts for youth homelessness programs.

Soledad is paving the way for affordable housing with a new 143-unit project and significant support for the homeless, but the journey ahead is long and complex.

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Dream Center update: council hears about youth programs, new social-worker support and barriers for unhoused residents Eddie Nichols updated the Gadsden City Council about Dream Center programs, reporting high participation (about 5,300 visits in January), sports leagues and holiday outreach; he introduced a master's-level social worker and an intern, and council members discussed coordinating IDs and services for unhoused residents.

The Dream Center is expanding its vital services for children and families while tackling the barriers faced by the unhoused in Gadsden City—find out how they're making a difference!

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After 18 months without contact, Simon* felt lost in the court process. With support from Cambridge Cyrenians, he pushed through, and is now rebuilding his relationship with his daughter through regular video calls.

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Council ratifies Project NOW winter shelter lease; staff report 695 people sheltered since Jan. 21 The council ratified a lease with Project NOW for a temporary winter shelter at 1 Montgomery Drive through April 15, 2026; staff reported nightly occupancy ranging 39–58 and said the shelter has provided 695 stays in the past two weeks, with some individuals/families placed in hotels for ADA/family needs.

Moline City Council has officially ratified a lease for a temporary winter shelter, providing vital support to 695 individuals in just two weeks—find out how this initiative is making a difference!

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Committee hears that SASH gap funding is not in FY27 budget; AHS exploring CMS rural health funding and Cathedral Square partnership The committee was told the SASH program is level-funded for administrative costs but previous gap funding is not in the FY27 recommendation; agency staff said they are pursuing CMS rural health transformation funds and coordinating with Cathedral Square to sustain services and support housing transitions for people experiencing homelessness.

Lawmakers are raising alarms over the lack of funding for vital housing support services in Vermont, putting crucial programs like SASH at risk for those transitioning out of homelessness.

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Asheville AFD REST team reports expanded winter coverage and falls-short staffing concerns The Asheville Fire Department's REST (Resource Engagement Support) team told the Public Safety Committee it provided 24-hour coverage during Winter Storm Fern, completed roughly 907 homeless-response interventions last year, and reduced business/neighborhood reports, but council members cautioned the eight-person team is stretched thin as services expand.

Asheville's REST team braved Winter Storm Fern, providing vital support to the unhoused, but with increasing demands, can they keep up the momentum?

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Evanston committee advances repeal of panhandling restriction to City Council after debate The Evanston Human Services Committee voted Feb. 2 to advance an ordinance that would repeal the city's panhandling restrictions, after public comment from civil-rights advocates and discussion among council members about downtown safety and alternatives handled by the city's care team.

Evanston's Human Services Committee is taking a bold step to repeal panhandling restrictions, igniting a heated debate on free speech and public safety.

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Glendale warns emergency housing voucher funding will likely run out in months; 188 households affected City staff told the Glendale Housing Authority that federal emergency housing voucher (EHV) funds, which support 188 current households, are projected to be exhausted in about seven months absent new federal appropriations; staff recommended not absorbing the vouchers into the regular Housing Choice Voucher program and will return with options after reviewing the new federal budget.

Glendale's emergency housing voucher funding is on the brink of running dry, putting 188 households at risk—urgent action is needed now!

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Jasmine* had spent a year in temporary accommodation with almost no furniture. Our team stepped in, helping her furnish her home and supporting her move into permanent Extra Care housing. Today, she’s safe, settled, and hopeful for the future.

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Committee hears competing views on bill to require cities to allow step housing SB 6,069 would limit local barriers to siting permanent supportive housing, transitional housing and indoor emergency shelters (collectively "step housing"); proponents argued it removes discretionary hurdles that delay projects, while cities urged preservation of operational agreements and local review when the city is contributing land or funds.

A new bill aims to eliminate local barriers to essential step housing, sparking a heated debate between advocates for the homeless and city officials concerned about operational safety.

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Franz Anderson unit-mix change raised and deferred; council asks jurisdictions for more information Lehigh requested to change unit mix for the 70-unit Franz Anderson permanent supportive housing project to include 35 units at 50% AMI and 35 at 30% AMI (47 units expected to serve people experiencing homelessness). Jurisdictions asked for more time and possible Interlocal Agreement amendments; a vote was withdrawn and the item was deferred to a future meeting.

A proposed shift in unit mix for the Franz Anderson supportive housing project has sparked intense discussions among Olympia council members over funding and governance implications.

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Lawmakers, Bernalillo County push housing as urgent priority after $110 million appropriation A short legislative update says lawmakers are working with Bernalillo County to deliver projects funded by a $110,000,000 affordable-housing appropriation passed last session; a speaker identified in the video as Senator O'Malley urged a mix of strategies, saying "we're already behind."

Lawmakers are ramping up efforts in Bernalillo County to tackle the urgent need for affordable housing, backed by a $110 million funding boost.

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Anchorage Assembly opens broad debate over proposed 'safe public spaces' ordinance; item continued for further work A lengthy public hearing and debate on AO 2026‑10 — which expands prohibitions on public intoxication, indecency, threatening conduct and related enforcement options — drew civil‑liberties groups, shelter advocates, business owners and police. Members requested clearer language, implementation guardrails and further briefing; the ordinance was continued for additional work.

The Anchorage Assembly's heated debate over a controversial ordinance could redefine public conduct and impact marginalized communities—what's at stake?

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Vermont housing authority proposes $3 million bridge rental assistance to support 200 families while federal vouchers lag The Vermont State Housing Authority told lawmakers it proposes a $3 million state-funded bridge rental assistance program to provide ongoing tenant- and project-based subsidies for about 200 families for 12 months while federal Housing Choice Voucher funding remains constrained.

Vermont's housing authority is stepping up with a bold $3 million plan to assist 200 families with rental support while they wait for federal vouchers!

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New York City opens warming shelters and buses, expands outreach as deadly cold continues Mayor announced 10 new warming shelters, seven health centers and 10 warming buses and said outreach teams and volunteers are intensifying night and subway outreach; DHS says about 350 people on a high-risk by-name list receive repeated outreach and involuntary removals remain a last resort.

New York City is ramping up its emergency response, opening 10 new warming shelters and deploying warming buses to protect those experiencing homelessness from the deadly cold.

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Senate Finance hears case for $45M to shore up homelessness services and $135M housing trust fund request State officials told the Senate Finance Committee that federal uncertainty and proposed HUD rule changes put tens of millions in housing supports at risk and urged state dollars to preserve continuity; presenters also outlined long-term housing trust fund and mortgage-assistance options.

New Mexico is pushing for $45 million in funding to combat looming federal housing uncertainties that could jeopardize support for nearly 7,700 households.

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Belton council approves $15,000 reimbursement and MOUs to formalize Heart in Hand partnership Belton City Council approved a $15,000 reimbursement program for Heart in Hand to cover warming-shelter operating costs and formalized two memoranda of understanding, including one between the police department and Heart in Hand to support a HUD grant application.

Belton City Council just approved a $15,000 reimbursement for Heart in Hand, solidifying their partnership to combat homelessness and enhance community support!

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Residents and advocates urge Lansing council to extend hotel placements for displaced encampment residents Multiple speakers told the council temporary hotel placement for people removed from encampments has helped some secure jobs and stability, and asked the city to extend stays, increase vouchers, improve case management and coordinate housing-first planning.

Lansing residents and advocates are demanding urgent action from the City Council to extend temporary hotel placements for the displaced, highlighting the critical need for permanent housing solutions.

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