Winter weather drives surge in those seeking shelter. Oliver Gospel Mission provides support
But what happens when the shelter reaches capacity?
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Tag: homelessness
At-large Columbia City Council candidates promise to protect neighborhoods
Candidates for the at-large Columbia City Council seat promise to focus on quality of life issues.
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SC introduces bill to reclassify homeless youth
South Carolina lawmakers are looking to redefine youth homelessness. The change could help improve children’s situations.
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A conversation with some of Finlay Park’s homeless
Sunday afternoon is a busy time for Finlay Park. Homeless people gather to catch up with their friends and get food from local outreach groups.
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Richland sheriff plans to crack down on more homeless camps
Where are the homeless being relocated? And why now?
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City council’s plan to build ‘rapid shelters’ for homeless raises concerns
Columbia is creating new space for chronically homeless people, but some local homelessness organizations are concerned.
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Homeless No More opens new education facility
The nonprofit organization can now accommodate more families with its childcare and life skills programming.
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For the hidden homeless, resources don’t come easy
Different federal agencies have different definitions of “homeless,” causing some, such as students and families, to slip through the cracks.
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