An Oklahoma lawmaker proposed legislation last month that would make it a crime, punishable by up to a year in jail, for anyone caught in possession of a stolen shopping cart.
Housing and Homeslessness
Mark DenDekker, 61, became homeless after job loss and injuries. His story is an all-too-familiar one for homeless service providers in San Luis Obispo County, who are tasked with helping people facing a wide range of personal challenges.
San Luis Obispo County faces rising senior homelessness, with many struggling to access healthcare, housing, and basic needs. This is the second in a three-part series — Aging on the Streets — on senior homelessness in the county.
Why are so many seniors in Central California's San Louis Obispo County facing homelessness in 2024? The first in a three-part series.
Frank Lanterman became the most consequential legislators of his time by leading the effort to transform how California cares for people with severe mental illness.
A reporter finds that San Francisco's data dashboards on homelessness obscured more than they revealed.
Outreach by the city’s premier team for helping people living on the streets has declined for years and could continue falling.
An encounter with a homeless man spurs a reporter to explore the links between PTSD and homelessness, highlighting the importance of trauma-informed reporting and community connections.
Chad Lamb overcame a decade of homelessness and PTSD with the help of TMHA's supportive housing and mental health services, highlighting the promise of the "housing first" approach to recovery.
PTSD and the trauma of homelessness can create a reinforcing cycle that makes seeking help more difficult.