Mary's Place takes new approach to get homeless families into stable housing
Now Mary’s Place, an organization that provides emergency shelter and services for homeless families in the greater Seattle area, is trying a new approach. It’s getting families back into permanent housing by helping out financially, but also holding them accountable.
Now Mary’s Place, an organization that provides emergency shelter and services for homeless families in the greater Seattle area, is trying a new approach. It’s getting families back into permanent housing by helping out financially, but also holding them accountable.
$10K dropped into Salvation Army collection kettle in Portland
The Salvation Army received quite a surprise in a collection kettle at a Fred Meyer in northeast Portland Wednesday: $10,000 in cash.
The Salvation Army received quite a surprise in a collection kettle at a Fred Meyer in northeast Portland Wednesday: $10,000 in cash.
7-year-old's heartbreaking letter to Santa inspires flood of donations
A 7-year-old Texas girl's Christmas wish list has hundreds of people donating after her first-grade teacher shared her humble requests on Facebook.
A 7-year-old Texas girl's Christmas wish list has hundreds of people donating after her first-grade teacher shared her humble requests on Facebook.
Seattle's Homeless Crisis: Are tiny houses the answer?
SEATTLE-- One of the root causes for our region's homeless crisis is something we all feel: a lack of affordable housing.
SEATTLE-- One of the root causes for our region's homeless crisis is something we all feel: a lack of affordable housing.
Union Gospel Mission offering homeless residents Christmas Wishes
The holidays aren’t always so happy for people who have to spend Christmas alone.Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission is working to show those people that they do matter.
The holidays aren’t always so happy for people who have to spend Christmas alone.Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission is working to show those people that they do matter.
Mentally ill, drug-addicted homeless pose challenge for Everett
EVERETT, Wash. -- This is the lesson that the working-class city of Everett has learned: It takes a community to rescue the hardcore homeless.It takes teams of outreach workers — building relationships with men and women struggling with addiction or untreated mental illness, prodding them to get help.
EVERETT, Wash. -- This is the lesson that the working-class city of Everett has learned: It takes a community to rescue the hardcore homeless.It takes teams of outreach workers — building relationships with men and women struggling with addiction or untreated mental illness, prodding them to get help.
King County program: Helping keep people from becoming homeless
SEATTLE -- A new shift in fighting the homeless crisis aims to slow the problem by stopping life on the street before it even starts.King County announced Tuesday that it helped more than 3,000 people stay in housing instead of falling into homelessness.County Executive Dow Constantine was joined by dozens of families for the one-year anniversary of the homeless prevention program funded by a voter levy.“We were homeless for a bit, sleeping in our car,” said a woman named Adrina, flanked by her young son Antonio.
SEATTLE -- A new shift in fighting the homeless crisis aims to slow the problem by stopping life on the street before it even starts.King County announced Tuesday that it helped more than 3,000 people stay in housing instead of falling into homelessness.County Executive Dow Constantine was joined by dozens of families for the one-year anniversary of the homeless prevention program funded by a voter levy.“We were homeless for a bit, sleeping in our car,” said a woman named Adrina, flanked by her young son Antonio.
Man rents food truck to feed the homeless
WATERBURY, Conn. - Christmas is around the corner, but for Jaspal Singh the cheer came a little bit sooner."In the spirit of the holiday I want to do something special," Singh told WTIC.Singh has been working in Waterbury for around five years.
WATERBURY, Conn. - Christmas is around the corner, but for Jaspal Singh the cheer came a little bit sooner."In the spirit of the holiday I want to do something special," Singh told WTIC.Singh has been working in Waterbury for around five years.
Homeless man crashes stolen van through police precinct
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A homeless man stole a van from a bakery and rammed it into a building.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- A homeless man stole a van from a bakery and rammed it into a building.
Community rallies to give homeless Tacoma family Christmas gift of a lifetime
A Tacoma mother and her four boys, who have been homeless, sleeping in cars since Halloween, got a very special Christmas gift.
A Tacoma mother and her four boys, who have been homeless, sleeping in cars since Halloween, got a very special Christmas gift.
9-year-old gives up Xbox for Christmas to help homeless
ASHLAND COUNTY, Ohio – It is that time of year when children are getting their wish lists to Santa.But when a 9-year-old Ohio boy was given the option of receiving a Christmas gift or helping the homeless, he chose to embrace the spirit of holiday giving.Mikah Frye was with his grandmother in Ashland last week when he noticed people wandering the streets in the cold, according to WJW.Grandmother Terry Brant recalled the conversation: "He said, 'Grandma it's so cold outside, what does the homeless people do?' And I said, I don't really know and he said 'well, they're cold' and I said, 'what do you want to give them, a blanket?"That became the plan.
ASHLAND COUNTY, Ohio – It is that time of year when children are getting their wish lists to Santa.But when a 9-year-old Ohio boy was given the option of receiving a Christmas gift or helping the homeless, he chose to embrace the spirit of holiday giving.Mikah Frye was with his grandmother in Ashland last week when he noticed people wandering the streets in the cold, according to WJW.Grandmother Terry Brant recalled the conversation: "He said, 'Grandma it's so cold outside, what does the homeless people do?' And I said, I don't really know and he said 'well, they're cold' and I said, 'what do you want to give them, a blanket?"That became the plan.
Homeless veteran who helped stranded woman buys house with fundraiser money
PHILADELPHIA -- After receiving nearly $400,000 in donations, a homeless veteran from North Carolina who spent his last $20 to help a woman when she ran out of gas in Philadelphia finally has a home.Kate McClure, 27, of Bordentown, New Jersey, was driving into Philadelphia on Interstate 95 to visit a friend last month when her car ran out of gas, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.“I pulled over as far as I could and got out of the car to head to the nearest gas station.
PHILADELPHIA -- After receiving nearly $400,000 in donations, a homeless veteran from North Carolina who spent his last $20 to help a woman when she ran out of gas in Philadelphia finally has a home.Kate McClure, 27, of Bordentown, New Jersey, was driving into Philadelphia on Interstate 95 to visit a friend last month when her car ran out of gas, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.“I pulled over as far as I could and got out of the car to head to the nearest gas station.
Seattle's homeless population went up 44% in the last two years
The nation's homeless population increased this year for the first time since 2010, driven largely by a surge in the number of people living on the streets in Los Angeles, San Diego and Seattle.
The nation's homeless population increased this year for the first time since 2010, driven largely by a surge in the number of people living on the streets in Los Angeles, San Diego and Seattle.
Are Grinch bots stealing Christmas?
Are you having a tough time finding some of the top toys for the holiday season? You're not alone.
Are you having a tough time finding some of the top toys for the holiday season? You're not alone.
U.S. homeless count rises to 554,000, pushed by crisis on the West Coast
LOS ANGELES -- The nation's homeless population increased this year for the first time since 2010, driven by a surge in the number of people living on the streets in Los Angeles and other West Coast cities.The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released its annual Point in Time count Wednesday, a report that showed nearly 554,000 homeless people across the country during local tallies conducted in January.
LOS ANGELES -- The nation's homeless population increased this year for the first time since 2010, driven by a surge in the number of people living on the streets in Los Angeles and other West Coast cities.The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released its annual Point in Time count Wednesday, a report that showed nearly 554,000 homeless people across the country during local tallies conducted in January.
Strangers can control Ohio home’s Christmas light display via the Internet
An Ohio computer technician has opened his home to everyone on the internet, giving them the opportunity to control his Christmas light display.
An Ohio computer technician has opened his home to everyone on the internet, giving them the opportunity to control his Christmas light display.
Dumbledore Santa greets Ballard muggles, as 'Diagon Alley' dad adds-on to Harry Potter decor
Diagon Alley started out as a little Harry Potter themed Halloween decor for Jonathan Chamber's two girls. Now it's drawing thousands of visitors to his driveway and bringing in thousands of dollars to help fight pancreatic cancer.
Diagon Alley started out as a little Harry Potter themed Halloween decor for Jonathan Chamber's two girls. Now it's drawing thousands of visitors to his driveway and bringing in thousands of dollars to help fight pancreatic cancer.
King County, cities ask for help to combat growing homeless crisis
AUBURN, Wash. – County and local city elected leaders announced a new plan on Friday to battle homelessness across our region.The plan of attack is being called ""Open Table" and it’s an attempt to bring more voices together to help stem the rising number of people who don’t have a safe place to sleep.Officials say 11,000 people spend the night homeless each day in King County and almost half of those do not have any safe shelter.
AUBURN, Wash. – County and local city elected leaders announced a new plan on Friday to battle homelessness across our region.The plan of attack is being called ""Open Table" and it’s an attempt to bring more voices together to help stem the rising number of people who don’t have a safe place to sleep.Officials say 11,000 people spend the night homeless each day in King County and almost half of those do not have any safe shelter.
The 'Hawk House' in Kirkland returns
An annual Christmas tradition in Kirkland is back. We're talking, of course, about the "Hawk House."
An annual Christmas tradition in Kirkland is back. We're talking, of course, about the "Hawk House."
'The decorations are up!' Melania Trump kicks off her first White House Christmas
Ballerinas leaping to the strains of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" helped launch Christmas at the White House, featuring a traditional decor that Melania Trump chose for her family's first holiday season in the White House.
Ballerinas leaping to the strains of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" helped launch Christmas at the White House, featuring a traditional decor that Melania Trump chose for her family's first holiday season in the White House.