Best Practices: Winter Services for People Experiencing Homelessness
Wish I had seen this report a while ago . . . good stuff!
County Week Ahead
Sorry so late, no pressure to get it done before going to work . . . TRC closes when schools do
City Week Ahead (Finished)
It's unclear if these meetings are still going on in this weather . . . I'm guessing several get cancelled.
GOOD NEWS! No Homeless Person Should Have to Be Outside M, T or...
It should be the case any time of the year, but during this cold snap, extra efforts are being made and everyone should have a place to be warm. As soon as the extreme cold is over, back to having gaps in the "system".
How is this Supposed to Work?
I ask again, can you imagine being homeless in this weather - where temperatures are going to be cold enough that after 10 minutes outside you can get frostbite. A permanent, comprehensive day center is what we need. We desperately need it for the beginning of next week. A van carrying 15 people at a time can't possible help the over 200 single men and women experiencing homelessness - and that doesn't count the families.
Listen to the Children.
Our children, Madison children, experiencing homelessness. After you listen, give.
Better late than never?
A little after 11:00 tonight we were finally notified of the county's plan to deal with the holidays and the next few very cold and snowy days - and keeping homeless people from freezing to death or at least getting hypothermia or losing some toes to frostbite. Not much detail and I have NO idea how people are supposed to find out about the latest last minute plan that has been thrown together.
Reporters! Ask the Question! (Updated Twice)
Sigh . . . lovely stories about no one being turned away from shelter . . . but no mention of the following:
City and County Week Ahead
One meeting
Longest Night Rememberance
For 10 homeless persons who died this year was held on Saturday. Lets hope no more over the next few days with extreme cold and programs closed.
City and County Week Ahead
Um, there is none. City lists one meeting that is cancelled and the county has nothing listed. Everyone enjoy the week off!
Homeless? Doors Closing Everywhere
While the holidays bring out extra generosity from the community in the form of gifts for kids and other items - it also poses some real practical problems, like agencies and businesses and other programs being closed. Today is the day when it seems that many of the programs are announcing when they are closed . . . a bad time of the year to be homeless.