/tags/homeless-shelter Homeless Shelter en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Mon, 06 Jan 2025 18:31:51 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-01-06/city-three-new-warming-centers-st-louis-public-libraries-close-monday Three new warming centers were opened after St. Louis Public Libraries closed Monday due to dangerous conditions after a winter storm passed through the region. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 18:31:51 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-01-06/city-three-new-warming-centers-st-louis-public-libraries-close-monday Hiba Ahmad /government-politics-issues/2024-11-15/st-louis-board-of-aldermen-pass-bill-to-streamline-shelter-permit-process The St. Louis Board of Aldermen passed a bill that revises the city’s zoning code for shelters and transitional housing. Proponents say this will streamline the permitting process and give the city greater tools to address problematic shelters. Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:11:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-15/st-louis-board-of-aldermen-pass-bill-to-streamline-shelter-permit-process Chad Davis /government-politics-issues/2024-11-14/religious-nonprofit-picks-up-trash-to-keep-north-st-louis-homeless-encampment-open New Life Evangelistic Center, which used to operate a homeless shelter in St. Louis' Downtown West, doesn't want the city to shut the encampment because trash creates unsanitary conditions. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-14/religious-nonprofit-picks-up-trash-to-keep-north-st-louis-homeless-encampment-open Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2024-01-12/more-shelter-beds-to-open-as-storms-bring-dangerously-cold-conditions-to-st-louis The windchill could hit 10 to 15 degrees below zero Fahrenheit on Sunday and Monday. In those conditions, frostbite can occur in 30 minutes and hypothermia can set in quickly. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 19:51:50 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-01-12/more-shelter-beds-to-open-as-storms-bring-dangerously-cold-conditions-to-st-louis Eric Schmid /government-politics-issues/2023-11-30/st-louis-winter-plan-includes-more-shelter-beds-and-support-for-the-unhoused-population The St. Louis Department of Human Services has increased its partnerships with local agencies to provide more beds and social services support throughout the winter for people who are experiencing homelessness. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 23:33:23 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-11-30/st-louis-winter-plan-includes-more-shelter-beds-and-support-for-the-unhoused-population Andrea Y. Henderson /government-politics-issues/2023-09-14/st-louis-mayor-calls-on-regional-leaders-to-help-expand-housing-efforts St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones is calling on regional leaders to expand their efforts to provide housing for people experiencing homelessness. Jones' administration has added housing in north St. Louis with $1.2 million in federal coronavirus relief funds. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 22:31:26 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-09-14/st-louis-mayor-calls-on-regional-leaders-to-help-expand-housing-efforts Andrea Y. Henderson /government-politics-issues/2023-01-24/its-taken-2-winters-to-open-st-louis-24-7-homeless-shelter-despite-federal-money-in-hand-for-it St. Louis earmarked millions from the American Rescue Plan Act for homeless services. But after two deep freezes in as many years, the city is just now planning to open a 24/7 "safe haven" shelter for those without housing. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:05:22 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-01-24/its-taken-2-winters-to-open-st-louis-24-7-homeless-shelter-despite-federal-money-in-hand-for-it Kavahn Mansouri /2023-01-17/advocates-providers-scramble-as-missouris-new-homelessness-law-goes-into-effect A law passed last year made sleeping on state-owned land a misdemeanor in Missouri. It went into effect Jan. 1, but critics say there is still a lack of clarity from the state surrounding its implementation. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 23:31:43 GMT /2023-01-17/advocates-providers-scramble-as-missouris-new-homelessness-law-goes-into-effect Clara Bates /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-01-13/st-louis-211-hotline-continues-to-fail-homeless-people-volunteers-say In March 2022, community advocates said St. Louis' 211 hotline fails homeless people and leaves volunteers to pick up the slack. Nearly a year later, they report that things are even worse. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 22:34:08 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-01-13/st-louis-211-hotline-continues-to-fail-homeless-people-volunteers-say Emily Woodbury /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-12-05/homeless-service-providers-say-st-louis-is-not-prepared-for-winter On Dec. 1, the City of St. Louis launched winter operations to help support people without housing during the coldest months of the year. Community volunteers and organizers who work to support those who are homeless, however, have serious concerns. Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:30:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-12-05/homeless-service-providers-say-st-louis-is-not-prepared-for-winter Emily Woodbury