Homelessness

The projects include a new Women's Care Center for Mishawaka

The bill would have banned camping on public property. Opponents said the bill doesn't address the causes of homelessness.

The ordinance would prohibit camping in public parks, streets, sidewalks and alleys

Carl Hetler talks about his new role as tent encampment sweep highlights urgency of issue

Carl Hetler will serve as South Bend's coordinator for homeless service providers

Several people showed up at the St. Joseph County Council last night to make a plea for more funding for the Motels4Now program which is at an impasse.

A special South Bend subcommittee is recommending the city implement low barrier homeless shelters to help more people get off the street.

The St. Joseph County Commissioners unanimously approved a one-year extension of the Motels4Now homeless housing program Tuesday.

An estimated 22,444 high school youth didn’t have a stable place to live across the state of Michigan in 2019. That’s according to a new report from the University of Michigan’s Poverty Solutions initiative.

The St. Joseph County Council unanimously voted Tuesday night to extend the Motels4Now homeless shelter program until March 2023 at a cost of $1.63 million.