homelessness

TL/DR - On April 9, 2024, employees of WLOS, a television network, will volunteer their time to the Western Carolina Rescue Ministries for Sinclair Day of Service. The ministry serves people who are homeless, poor, or suffering from substance abuse, and the network staff will assist in meal preparation and food box creation. Michael Woods,…

TL/DR - Three homeless men have been murdered in downtown and South Los Angeles on November 26, 27, and 29, prompting the LAPD to appeal for public help in identifying the killer. The victims were alone during the attacks, which happened in the early morning hours and which appear to be targeted. In 2023, homeless people accounted for 15% of the…

TL/DR - Maricopa County, in the Valley of Arizona, is on track to record its highest number of heat-associated deaths since tracking began over a decade ago, with 331 confirmed deaths this year and 273 more under investigation. Around 44% of these deaths were among the homeless population and 74% occurred outdoors. The city experienced its hottest…