Homeless

April 27, 2009 -- MADISON – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today announced that more commodities will be made available through The Emergency Food Assistance program (TEFAP) as a result of $2 million included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The funding will go directly to 16 organizations that administer the distribution of commodities to local food pantries, soup kitchens and homeless shelters.

“This money comes at a time we expect services will be in demand at an unprecedented level,” said Governor Doyle. “These funds make it easier for this program to provide food to people who have been affected by this difficult economy.”    » read more »

Plan Will Help City Temporarily Relocate Homeless to Cal Expo

03/25/2009 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joined Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson today to announce the state’s participation in a plan that will serve as a first step to addressing Sacramento’s homeless issue by helping the city temporarily relocate homeless people living in “Tent City” to Cal Expo.

“Together with the local government and volunteers, we are taking a first step to ensure the people living in Tent City have a safe place to stay, with fresh water, healthy conditions and access to the services they need,” said Governor Schwarzenegger. “And I am committed to working with Mayor Johnson to find a permanent solution for those living in Tent City.”    » read more »

Funding Available Due to Increased Enrollment in Food Stamp Program

February 26, 2009 -- New York Governor David A. Paterson today announced that due to increased enrollment in the federally-funded Food Stamp program, New York State has received $162.4 million in new federal funding through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Contingency Fund – a federal fund that assists states in providing benefits and services to low-income families when unfavorable economic conditions exist.    » read more »

February 25th, 2009 -- The first dollars from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are headed out the door today, as the federal government makes $15 billion available to help states shore up their Medicaid funds.

And there's more coming up.

Just a week after President Obama signed the Act into law, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today allocated 75% of its recovery funds -- $10 billion -- to create green jobs, to revive housing markets with high rates of foreclosure, and curb homelessness.    » read more »

Nearly 75 percent of HUD Recovery funds allocated today

February 25, 2009 --WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today allocated nearly 75 percent of its funding, or $10.1 billion, made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Recovery Act includes $13.61 billion for projects and programs administered by HUD, 75 percent of which was allocated to recipients today - only one week after President Obama signed the Act into law.    » read more »

$75 million program to reduce the number of homeless vets nationwide; $9.4 million awarded to New York City to permanently house more than 1,000 homeless veterans

April 16, 2008 -- New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary James B. Peake and U.S. Housing and Urban Development Deputy Secretary Roy A. Bernardi today announced $75 million to provide permanent supportive housing for an estimated 10,000 homeless veterans nationwide.

A homeless veteran in New York City: Photo by Jonathan Greenwald (CC)    » read more »

April 10, 2008 -- MONTGOMERY – Alabama Governor Bob Riley was honored today by the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness for his initiative to prevent homelessness in Alabama. Governor Riley became only the fourth governor to receive the Council’s Home for Every American Award, which was presented during a ceremony at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Homeless man by a church in Birmingham, Alabama: Photo by Dystopos (CC)    » read more »

March 9, 2008 -- The following is the text of New York City Mayor Bloomberg's weekly radio address as prepared for delivery on 1010 WINS News Radio for Sunday, March 9, 2008

"Good Morning. This is Mayor Mike Bloomberg.    » read more »

City and MTA Unveil ‘Give Real Change’ Public Education Campaign to Help the Homeless

March 4, 2008 -- New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Department of Homeless Services (DHS) Commissioner Robert V. Hess today announced that street homelessness in New York City is down 12 percent since last year and 25 percent since 2005 - the first year the City conducted the Homeless Outreach Population Estimate, or HOPE.    » read more »

February 5, 2008 -- AUGUSTA – Maine Governor John E. Baldacci was joined today by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Field Office Director Bill Burney to announce that the State of Maine has received more than $10 million in federal grants to provide housing opportunities for people who are homeless. Maine’s funding this year is an increase of $700,000 more than last year’s grant.    » read more »

Eases Foster Children into Adulthood, Improves Support Network

01/28/2008 -- WASHINGTON DC – Senators John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) introduced the Reconnecting Youth to Prevent Homelessness Act, to give more support to foster families, foster children, and young adults transitioning from the foster care system into adulthood. Right now, one-fifth of foster children wind up being homeless adults.    » read more »

January 16, 2008 -- Randolph, Vt. — Vermont Governor Jim Douglas and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Regional Director Taylor Caswell were at the Clara Martin Center in Randolph today to announce over $2.5 million in funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support homelessness projects around the state.

This funding, part of $1.5 billion awarded nationwide, supports 16 homeless programs across the state and 5 programs in Chittenden County.    » read more »

Bridgeport, New Haven, Other Connecticut Cities to Benefit

January 13, 2008 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that Connecticut will receive grants totaling $26.4 million to continue the state’s efforts to combat homelessness. The funds, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), are being awarded to the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and to nonprofit agencies throughout the state.    » read more »

December 18, 2007 -- Montpelier, Vt. – Vermont Governor Jim Douglas will designate Dec. 17 - 23 “Homeless Awareness Week” to highlight assistance available to those who become homeless and the state’s coordinated efforts to prevent it.

Gov. Douglas will sign the proclamation during a Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness vigil in front of the Bethany Church, Main St., Montpelier on Dec. 18 at 11:30 a.m.    » read more »

Funds to Improve Economic Security for At-Risk New Yorkers in 13 Counties

November 16, 2007 -- New York Governor Eliot Spitzer today announced $38 million in grants to help fund housing for the homeless along with complementary support services to ensure independent living for individuals and families.    » read more »