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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.
‘Either I Pay the Rent or I Eat:’ These California Tenants Are On Strike Because Their Rent Is Too Damn High
It's legal in California to withhold rent due to property mismanagement.
Cities Across the U.S. Are Counting Their Homeless This Week. Here's How It Works.
VICE News rode around with a group of volunteers in Phoenix, where rent is rising faster than any other major city.
This Thai Homeless Man Left All His Savings to a Temple Before He Died
Despite his living conditions, he was able to amass a sizeable collection of coins amounting to 70,000 THB ($3,153), all of which became his charitable donation to the local temple.
Homeless People Keep Getting Murdered in Louisiana. Police Fear the Killings May Be Related.
Baton Rouge police are warning the homeless not to sleep outdoors.
Singapore: Crazy Rich, but With Around 1,000 People Homeless Each Night
Almost half of them said that unemployment, low wages, or irregular hours were the reasons why they sleep outdoors.