$137k approved for a program that helps Jacksonville’s unhoused return to their hometowns
Read full article: $137k approved for a program that helps Jacksonville’s unhoused return to their hometownsJacksonville’s City Council unanimously approved an amendment that appropriated $137,000 for the Homeward Bound Program, which helps unhoused residents return to their hometowns or reunite with family.
City Council committee considers 2 bills that would help Jacksonville comply with state law banning sleeping in public
Read full article: City Council committee considers 2 bills that would help Jacksonville comply with state law banning sleeping in publicThe Jacksonville City Council’s Public Safety Committee will consider Tuesday two bills -- totaling $2.5 million -- that are part of a $10 million budget proposal to help the city comply with a new state law banning sleeping in public spaces.
5-year program to be presented to city council as solution to homeless ban on sleeping outdoors
Read full article: 5-year program to be presented to city council as solution to homeless ban on sleeping outdoorsA Jacksonville organization plans to propose a 5-year program to the Jacksonville City Council to address a new ban that will prevent unhoused people from sleeping outdoors overnight.
Jacksonville appoints special committee to help homelessness, affordable housing
Read full article: Jacksonville appoints special committee to help homelessness, affordable housingThe city of Jacksonville is trying to find more housing and local groups are trying to help and state lawmakers are trying to find solutions too.
TELL US: Do you think Gov. DeSantis’ proposal to combat homelessness will work? Why or why not?
Read full article: TELL US: Do you think Gov. DeSantis’ proposal to combat homelessness will work? Why or why not?Governor Ron DeSantis announced he's working with the Florida Legislature to combat homelessness by moving bills through the legislative session.
Florida 2nd in nation in number of those without homes, HUD finds
Read full article: Florida 2nd in nation in number of those without homes, HUD findsWith one of the largest populations of unhoused residents in the nation, second only to California, the state saw an increase last year of nearly 5,000 in the number of those without homes.
Jacksonville special committee holds meeting on homelessness and affordable housing
Read full article: Jacksonville special committee holds meeting on homelessness and affordable housingThe Jacksonville City Council’s Special Committee on Homelessness and Affordable Housing was announced by City Council President Ron Salem in October 2023. The group held its first meeting on Monday.
This Army veteran was living on the streets. Now he works in the mayor’s office
Read full article: This Army veteran was living on the streets. Now he works in the mayor’s officeMayor Donna Deegan and Harrison Conyers, Director of Military Affairs and Veterans Services for the City of Jacksonville, will highlight the work of the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program (HVRP) and recognize two of its participants, on Thursday, November 9.
Jacksonville City council members look to Miami-Dade County model to address homelessness
Read full article: Jacksonville City council members look to Miami-Dade County model to address homelessnessThe CEO of Changing Homelessness said the extra money could get hundreds of people off the streets every year.
St. Augustine City Commission approves daytime center to address unsheltered population
Read full article: St. Augustine City Commission approves daytime center to address unsheltered populationSt. Augustine has been holding public meetings to get input from the community on how to address unsheltered homelessness. There is also a survey asking where the gaps for service are for those who are unhoused.
This group will host a virtual event in hopes of ending homelessness -- here’s how you can tune in and help
Read full article: This group will host a virtual event in hopes of ending homelessness -- here’s how you can tune in and helpIt’s hard for most people to imagine the uncertainty, stress, fear and fatigue that comes with not knowing where they’ll sleep at night.
A force for change: Getting homeless families off the streets
Read full article: A force for change: Getting homeless families off the streetsThat would mean hundreds of thousands of more men, women, and children living on the streets, in tents, shelters, cars, or motels throughout the country. “Families with children are the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population. Families make up close to 40% of the homeless population. Rajni Shankar-Brown has dedicated her life to changing how people and communities respond to the homeless. “Trying to build resources, ways that families can truly thrive and receive the support they need,” said Shankar-Brown.