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The CDC Just Blocked Evictions. Here's What That Means for You.
The order shields certain non-paying tenants from eviction until the end of the year, but it doesn't cancel rent.
211 Helplines That Offer Rent and Food Assistance Are Totally Overwhelmed
“This year has been the most stressful that many of us have faced since we’ve provided this service,” one official said.
Rich People Are Planning a 'Crusade' Against Homeless Shelters
Toronto scrambled to set up shelters, adjacent to an affluent neighbourhood, for homeless people during the pandemic. Residents say they're scared.
Cities Are Realizing It’s Time to Stop Calling the Police on Homeless People
“I’m constantly wasting time having to worry any time I see police officers drive by, or they stop at the park and see me,” said one homeless man in LA.
What It’s Like Becoming Homeless During a Global Pandemic
Closed libraries and drop-in centres. Water fountains shut off. Ace Lovell found himself living on the street at the worst possible time.
California Cities Are Building ‘Sanctioned’ Homeless Encampments. Here’s What That Looks Like.
At least two California cities have established campsites for the homeless in the coronavirus crisis, offering basic services like food, security, and a bathroom.
‘Literally a Lifeline:’ Doctors Without Borders Is Getting Cell Phones to Homeless People so They Can Stay Connected During Coronavirus
The organization has distributed 1,000 phones so far to connect the homeless to shelter, healthcare, and financial help during the crisis.
San Francisco Is Opening 8,000 Hotel Rooms to Handle Its Coronavirus ‘Explosion’ Among the Homeless
The city’s largest shelter is currently experiencing an outbreak.
Homeless People Have Nowhere to Go to the Bathroom Because of Coronavirus
Homeless people could be forced to urinate and defecate in public—which can increase COVID-19 risk for everyone.
Food Banks and Pantries Are Facing a ‘Tsunami’ of People in Need from the Coronavirus Crisis
Some places are seeing double their normal amount of clientele.
‘We’re Scared Shitless’: Thousands of Homeless People in Silicon Valley Don’t Know How to Fight Off the Coronavirus
They're living in encampments with baby wipes and maybe some disinfectant.
Here’s How West Coast Cities Are Trying to Protect the Homeless from Coronavirus
Seattle just purchased a quarantine motel for people who can't do it themselves.