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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · 2d
#GoodNews story of the day
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Carson City's St. Vincent de Paul Society 'HUGS for Homeless' winter clothing drive kicks off with $2,500 donation from SW Gas Foundation - Carson Now
The St. Teresa of Avila Conference, St. Vincent de Paul Society is launching the fifth year of its HUGS for Homeless winter clothing drive for Carson City homeless Neighbors in […]
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · 4d
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E-bike funding gives homeless young people a road to opportunity
Young people who were formerly homeless are gearing up for a bright new future thanks to a new electric cycling project.
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · 5d
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · 11d
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High school student develops website to compile resources for San Diego homeless population
A Junior in High School, Hayden Hughes has been working with people experiencing homelessness, volunteering at a homeless shelter downtown with his sister and dad, for four years.
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · 12d
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Project designed to reintegrate homeless people into the community making progress
Anthony Brown bought the old mansion at 81 Sturges Ave. in 2020 with a goal of reintegrating homeless people into the community.
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · 13d
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An unusual 'village' aims to help people leave long-term homelessness for good
Chronic homelessness is at a record high, but there's a shortage of housing, rehab and mental health treatment. One ambitious program in Utah is finding a way to offer all that plus jobs.
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · 16d
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Project designed to reintegrate homeless people into the community making progress
Anthony Brown bought the old mansion at 81 Sturges Ave. in 2020 with a goal of reintegrating homeless people into the community.
www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · 18d
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Darkest Night 4K to raise money for homeless youth
Walk or run for a good cause at the annual Hope 4 Youth fundraiser, which is gathering money to help young people experiencing homelessness in the Twin Cities.
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · 19d
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Once Homeless, Veteran Now Guides Others Toward Stability | VA Orlando health care | Veterans Affairs
When Navy Veteran Christopher Peavy was honorably discharged, he didn’t expect the hardest battle would be the one waiting for him back home.
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · 24d
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Twin Cities woman takes different approach to helping homeless
Kelly Kunz began what she calls "Street Justice Ministry" months ago. She bought a bus and delivers essentials to those on the streets. Frankie McLister has more on her mission.
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · 25d
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South Miami declares ‘functional zero’ for chronic homelessness, a year ahead of schedule
South Miami’s progress began in 2021, when leaders adopted a ‘housing first’ strategy.
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · 26d
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A unique downtown medical clinic works to care for homeless patients’ long-term needs - Salem Reporter
Northwest Human Services has expanded its hours at a drop-in medical clinic in downtown Salem, and is seeing more people than ever before. Many of the incoming patients have injuries or illnesses caus...
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · 26d
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'We don't give up': Casselton musician who battled addiction and homelessness now performing
Ken Parker of Casselton is now performing on a harpsichord his father built 20 years ago. He credits music and his parents’ support for helping him overcome homelessness and addiction.
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · 27d
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'Rainbow at the end of the tunnel': San Antonio's hotel-turned-homeless shelter inspires hope for hundreds
A San Antonio hotel-turned-shelter is inspiring hope and change, helping individuals like RJ Burness on the path to permanent housing and new beginnings.
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · Sep 16
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Homeless U.S. Marine Corps veteran serves up burgers, community at Lighthouse - The Bulletin
At Bend’s Lighthouse shelter, Todd Walters cooks for his neighbors as he works to regain stability Visitors to the Lighthouse Navigation Center, a shelter situated at 275 NE 2nd St., in Bend, may noti...
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · Sep 12
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · Sep 12
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Marine veteran recalls journey from homelessness to helping other veterans heal
Volunteers from Lowe's worked Wednesday to restore a memorial brick garden at the Veterans Community Project in south Kansas City.
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · Sep 11
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New market for the homeless and others opens in Oceanside
The new 1,400-square-foot market is indoors at Brother Benno’s on Production Avenue in Oceanside. It is stocked with items such as fresh produce, eggs, meat, dairy, herbs and bread.
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · Sep 10
#GoodNews story of the day
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Homeless Marine vet turns Bend sidewalk grill into community hub
A Marine veteran living at a Bend shelter is bringing people together with a sidewalk grill, serving meals and hope to his neighbors.
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · Sep 9
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From homeless to peer specialist of the Year, Coast Guard vet shares his story
Labitzke hopes that when other veterans see his story, they can see that if he can do it, so can they.
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · Sep 4
EZ Street, CEO & Founder of Creative Solutions for Youth LLC & Academy DC, is on-air at 96.3 WHUR and FOX 5 DC. He created The Academy DC to reduce gun violence, mentors students, and was honored with the 2024 President Biden & Vice President Harris Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Service.
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · Sep 3
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San Jose to open first safe sleeping site for unhoused residents
San Jose is preparing to open its first safe sleeping site for unhoused residents this week.
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · Sep 2
#GoodNews story of the day
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How art gave me space to explore my experiences of homelessness
Bristol photographer Colin Moody has partnered with young people with lived experience of homelessness for his art exhibition.
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · Aug 29
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Hotline Pod in downtown aims to help homeless community
There is a new resource for people experiencing homelessness in downtown Austin and its goal is get people the help they need.
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Friendship Place @friendshipplace.bsky.social · Aug 28
We're so proud to honor Laura Green Zeilinger who served as Dir of DHS from 2015-2025, where she has achieved remarkable results including a 78% reduction in family homelessness and effectively ending chronic family homelessness.

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