homeless services
Coverage of homeless services in the Nexus archive.
- Planning Commission Weighs Expansion of Safe Parking Program to City-Owned Properties
The Planning Commission discussed potential expansion of safe parking programs to city-owned properties, considering new operational standards for security and homeless service concentration. No immediate action was taken, with staff tasked to propose zoning code amendments.
- Pa. leaders and service providers brace for late budget as deadline passes for sixth year in a row
Pennsylvania's budget was submitted late for the sixth consecutive year, with lawmakers missing the June 30 constitutional deadline. Delays in funding payments have disrupted services for homeless shelters, mental health programs, and vulnerable populations, as seen in Delaware County shelter closures and nonprofit organizations borrowing money to stay operational.
- Mamdani wants to spend stunning $4.2B on NYC homeless services — more than during crippling migrant crisis
Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed a $4.2 billion budget for homeless services in 2027, exceeding the amount spent by his predecessor, Eric Adams, during the height of the city’s migrant crisis. The plan aims to increase funding for homeless services despite ongoing challenges.
- Embattled L.A. homeless services agency to lay off 284 workers
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced layoffs of 284 workers due to the County of Los Angeles withdrawing funding and establishing its own homeless department. The move reflects a shift in responsibility for homeless services from the agency to county-led initiatives.