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Grants Pass Faces Lawsuit Over Anti-Camping Rules Discriminating Against Unhoused Individuals

Disability Rights Oregon sued Grants Pass, Oregon, on Thursday, alleging the city's anti-camping rules violate state law by offering insufficient and inaccessible shelter options, leaving many unhoused people, especially those with disabilities, with no legal place to sleep; the lawsuit follows a Ju...

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Dutch Homelessness Increases; Blacklisting Policies Under Scrutiny

The number of homeless people in the Netherlands rose by 8 percent to roughly 33,000 in 2023; however, the actual figure is likely higher. Two individuals, blacklisted by housing corporation Trudo, have been homeless for four years due to their inability to secure a positive landlord reference, high...

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Netherlands Faces Fireworks Ban Debate, Mass Donor Lawsuit, and Rising Homelessness

The Dutch Parliament debates New Year's Eve violence, potentially leading to a fireworks ban; a lawsuit targets a "mass donor" fathering hundreds of children; and homelessness rises to 33,000.

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Delayed Modular Housing Units Finally Deployed in Vernon

Forty modular housing units, built in 2022 but delayed due to a failed initial project and subsequent remediation, will be transported from Penticton to Vernon to create 52 supportive housing units, highlighting challenges in BC's modular housing program.

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Vancouver Mayor Pauses Supportive Housing Construction in Downtown Eastside Revitalization Plan

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim announced a plan to revitalize the troubled Downtown Eastside by pausing new supportive housing construction, cracking down on crime, and updating the area plan to encourage a mix of housing and businesses, aiming to integrate the area into the wider city and address the over...

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Ohio Pastor Found Guilty for Sheltering Homeless

In Bryan, Ohio, Pastor Chris Avell was found guilty on Tuesday of violating fire codes for sheltering the homeless in his church, facing a $200 fine and 60 days in jail, while the city maintains it was for public safety, despite the pastor arguing to protect people from sub-zero temperatures.

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74 Child Deaths Highlight England's Temporary Housing Crisis

Official data reveals that at least 74 children have died in temporary accommodation in England over the past five years, with the majority being infants under one year old, prompting government action with a £1bn allocation to address the housing crisis affecting 123,000 families.

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Homelessness in Netherlands Rises as Housing Blacklists Create Systemic Issue

The number of homeless people in the Netherlands rose 8 percent to about 33,000 in 2024, but the real number is higher; two people blacklisted by a housing corporation for alleged "serious nuisance" are now homeless for four years, highlighting a systemic issue affecting thousands.

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Vancouver Halts New Supportive Housing Construction

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim announced a moratorium on new supportive housing construction, citing an imbalance in regional distribution and concerns about the Downtown Eastside, sparking immediate controversy with the provincial government and raising concerns about the worsening housing crisis.

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Ohio Church Shelter Faces Legal Battle Over Zoning and Fire Codes

In Bryan, Ohio, Pastor Chris Avell faces criminal charges for operating Dad's Place, a church shelter lacking required permits and fire safety measures, violating city zoning and fire codes; a federal lawsuit alleges religious discrimination, while the city cites safety concerns and a lack of afford...

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New York Homelessness More Than Doubles, Asylum Seekers Cited as Primary Cause

A New York State Comptroller report reveals a more than doubling of homelessness in New York between January 2022 and January 2024, primarily due to the arrival of 88 percent of asylum seekers in New York City, while the rest of the nation saw only a 21 percent increase.

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Attempted Murder of Homeless Man in Madrid

In Madrid, Spain, on February 18, 2024, Juan Ignacio A. allegedly attempted to murder his friend Emilio M. by setting fire to his mattress; a witness intervened, and Juan Ignacio A. was arrested, facing a potential nine-year prison sentence.

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