MISSION works hard every day to combat issues of homelessness in Washtenaw County. And MISSION believes it is very important to be informed and vigilant about homeless issues around the country. Being informed about homeless concerns will enable MISSION supporters to effectively discuss the issue of homelessness with others in our community. Please read the following news reports and information about homelessness in the U.S.
Washtenaw County is not the only place that faces the issue of homelessness and MISSION is not alone as an organization. Please be sure to tell your friends and family about this site and ask them to support MISSION and to become a member of this site to learn more about homeless issues here in Washtenaw County and around the country.
Detroit – Volunteers counted people sleeping on the streets of Detroit between the hours of 4 am – 7 am. This campaign attempts to place high risk individuals in safe housing. This is the beginning of what is to be a ten-year plan to stop homelessness in Detroit.
http://www.clickondetroit.com/community/23088868/detail.html
http://www.freep.com/article/20100409/NEWS01/100409005/1001/news
http://www.freep.com/article/20100409/NEWS01/4090334/Finding-help-for-homeless-people-goal-of-project
Lansing---Greater Lansing Housing Coalition makes progress for the homeless. Fixing up an old apartment building for homeless individuals that have special needs and homeless that are victims of domestic violence.
http://www.wlns.com/Global/story.asp?S=12272270
Sultan, Washington. Woman is told by the city that in order for her to continue to feed the homeless in a nearby park, she must buy a permit, pay a fee, and prepare the food in a commercially approved kitchen. Yet the mayor of the town admits that there are not enough services to help all of the homeless, and the business owners are only worried about homelessness in the town ruining tourism.
http://www.king5.com/news/Sultan-Homelessness-89951772.html
Merced, California----City officials decide to clear tent city of 30 to 40 individuals after a recently passed no camping law is passed in the city. Citizens that support this action by the city say the camp is an embarrassment and the homeless should go to shelters to live.
http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_14830990
Camden, New Jersey---City officials decide to shut down Transition Park, an internationally known tent camp with over 50 homeless individuals ranging in age from 23 – 68.
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/nj/20100407_Tent_City_set_to_close__but_questions_remain.html?page=1&c=y#comment
Sunday, April 11, 2010
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