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#homelessness has been an emergency for decades! But let's debate it some more, eh.
Montréal councillors debating whether to declare state of emergency on homelessness: cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/no… #polMTL #MTLpoli #polQC #QCpoli #assnat #cdnpoli #polcan
My favorite podcast @ykmnow is now a 501(c)3!
#Seattle #podcast #homelessness #HousingIsAHumanRight
You Know Me Now
You Know Me Now is a Seattle based podcast and storytelling project giving voice to those marginalized in our community.You Know Me Now
EXCLUSIVE: Defense attorneys for the man accused of attacking former SF Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani say the person shown in this video bear spraying a homeless person in the face appears to be Carmignani.
The video, taken in November 2021, is part of a trove of new evidence that has come to light that may link Carmignani to a series of bear spray attacks on homeless people.
These new revelations may jeopardize the case against Carmignani's alleged assailant.
"I would say my client is acting in lawful self-defense," a defense attorney said.
Read the full story HERE: sfstandard.com/criminal-justic…
#SFBA #SanFrancisco #Crime #Homelessness
Video: Beaten Ex-Fire Official Accused of Bear Spray Attacks on Homeless
Prosecutors flip-flopped on dropping charges against the homeless man accused of striking Carmignani with a metal pipe in light of “new evidence.”Michael Barba (The San Francisco Standard)
“In #Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment and counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
Make sure everyone understands this — It’s costing us far too much to NOT provide housing and supports to those who are homeless.
scoop.me/housing-first-finland…
#homelessness #cities #housing #HousingFirst
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.Kontrast.at (scoop.me)