Merced’s Homeless Connect event on Friday helped those in need put together some of the small pieces that are part of the larger puzzle in front of them. The event … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced blocks homeless housing project
The City Council denies a necessary zone change Developer says the project died with the vote Leaders said it was too close to downtown, schools … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced to make decisions on youth, economy and homeless
The council will talk about the city budget on Monday Council to be updated on tax-sharing plan A homeless project called Esperanza is also on the agenda … Click to Continue »
Read More »Homeless man pleads no contest in Merced Carrow’s arson fire
Fire gutted shuttered business Feb. 11 Investigators say homeless man started warming fire that burned out of control Defendant pleaded no contest to single felony count … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced planners recommend denying homeless facility
Most of the planners questioned the location and other plans Developer taken aback by recommendation … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno homeowner hit with bat, homeless man shot
Incident took place in neighborhood near Fresno Street and Dakota Avenue Homeowner claims he didn’t shoot the homeless man Police said the two men have known each other about 10 years … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced company wants add homeless housing
A local company has applied to refurbish a downtown motel, which would transform it into permanent supportive housing for the homeless. The company CEO talked about the plans Wednesday, March 30, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »New L.A. law limits homeless people’s belongings to size of trash bin
Ordinance limits homeless to possessions that fit in 60-gallon container Homeless advocates blast bill as cruel and demeaning New law also allows homeless to be cited, arrested for not taking down tents in daytime … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced company applies to add homeless facility downtown
The year-old company would revamp a downtown motel The permanent supportive housing would be called Esperanza, the Spanish word for “hope” Project is still in its early stages of approval … Click to Continue »
Read More »Most of Merced’s homeless originated from county, report says
About 80 percent lived in Merced County before becoming homeless About as many still think of county as home Many have family, friends and other ties to the county … Click to Continue »
Read More »Number of Merced County homeless falls with new counting methods
Homeless advocates say this year’s count is more accurate than past tallies Number of homeless fell by nearly half, compared with 2015 Advocates say they are positioning for another grant for homeless services … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced hosts Homeless Summit
The first ever Homeless Summit for Merced County convened in Merced on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »First homeless summit convenes in Merced County
Merced County falls short of its need for permanent supportive housing ‘Housing first’ method should be adopted in Merced, advocates say Summit brings hundreds to Christian Life Center … Click to Continue »
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