Sentences with phrase «problem of homelessness»

To the problem of alcoholism is added the psychosocial problem of homelessness.

... Many of the inner cities have the same problems of homelessness, poverty, less - than - adequate education results.

Though not addressing the bigger problem of homelessness, her award - winning prototype for a portable temporary shelter cleverly made of folded cardboard is available for a donation of $ 20.

The governor is expected to announce stricter state scrutiny of New York City's homeless shelters and thousands of new supportive housing units during his big speech tomorrow, as he focuses on the growing problem of homelessness in city and continues to battle with Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Cisco Systems Inc. is donating $ 50 million to address the growing problem of homelessness in California's Santa Clara County and is encouraging other Silicon Valley companies to also step up.

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday he is launching a sweeping initiative to combat the persistent problem of homelessness in New York City, ordering teams to do a daily canvass of every block of an 8 - mile stretch in Manhattan to reach out to those living on the street.

In contrast with the rescue mission and Salvation Army, AA deals with a smaller proportion of those whose alcoholism is complicated by the added problem of homelessness.

Hi Sam, Thank you for addressing the serious problem of homelessness.

«I am very disappointed by this ruling, which demonstrates that Manchester City Council is simply trying to move the pressing problem of homelessness out of sight, rather than dealing with the clear need for appropriate accommodation and support services that I saw first - hand when I visited the camp.»

GIM ME SHELTER is a touring exhibition of 400 works of art by 280 artists on cardboard to raise awareness and money for the national problem of homelessness.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to announce stricter state scrutiny of New York City's homeless shelters and thousands of new supportive housing units during his State of the State speech Wednesday, as he focuses on the growing problem of homelessness in the city.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio announced he is launching a sweeping initiative to combat the persistent problem of homelessness in New York City, ordering teams to do a daily canvass of every block of an 8 - mile stretch in Manhattan to reach out to those living on the street.

Advocates for the homeless criticized the spikes as a cynical, heartless approach to the problem of homelessness.

I for one have never offered any public solutions to the problem of homelessness.

«The evidence that the problem of homelessness is increasing is clear on our streets and in our communities.

They wanted to know what life on the streets was like, and they helped raise awareness of the problem of homelessness.

A coalition of housing groups is planning to camp out to pressure Gov. Andrew Cuomo to stop the growing problem of homelessness and take action to protect renters.

Mayor Bill de Blasio attempted to shift the focus from an outbreak of Legionnaires» Disease in the south Bronx by addressing the problem of homelessness and mental illness.

Mr. Taylor took over an agency under intense scrutiny as the problem of homelessness grew — leaving him with the tough job of building better shelters while trying to reduce the need for them.

The protesters intend to highlight the problem of homelessness in Manchester and are calling for suitable and permanent accommodation for all of their members.

«I've been clear that we are going to own the problems of homelessness and be transparent about how serious they are and what we're doing to deal with them,» de Blasio said.

Rescue organizations can help one at a time, but affordable spay and neuter networks are the real answer to «fixing» the problem of homelessness, suffering, overflowing shelters, and euthanasia of thousands.

Ben has dedicated his career to the problems of homelessness and low - income housing, articling with Ontario's Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, serving as duty counsel at the Landlord and Tenant Board, and practicing as a staff lawyer in four other community legal clinics between Hamilton and downtown Toronto.