Tag: Community Services
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Sacramento Budget 2024: Parking, Fees, and Staffing Changes
Sacramento, CA — The Sacramento City Council has greenlit a budget aimed at tackling the city’s significant fiscal challenges for the upcoming 2024-2025 period. The approved budget, amounting to approximately $1.6 billion, includes several key adjustments that are set to impact residents and visitors alike. Changes Affecting Sacramento Residents Parking Adjustments Residents and visitors navigating…
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Sacramento Budget 2024: Changes in Parking, Fees, Staffing
Sacramento, CA – The Sacramento City Council has greenlit a budget aimed at addressing a $66 million deficit within the city’s $1.6 billion financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year. Changes Affecting Sacramento Residents Here are the significant adjustments residents of California’s capital should anticipate following the approval of the new budget: Parking Adjustments The…
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Norman Nonprofits Under Scrutiny: Auditor’s Report Sparks Controversy
Norman, OK – Nonprofits A Friend’s House and Food & Shelter are facing scrutiny following a report from the city’s auditor, Shaakira Calnick. The audit report raised concerns over unspent funds, prompting a response from Food & Shelter’s Executive Director, April Doshier. Doshier clarified that while the funds in question were unspent, they were securely…
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Urgent Debate: Oklahoma City Mental Health Facility Funds
During a recent press conference in Oklahoma City, the People’s Council for Justice Reform (PCJR) raised concerns regarding the allocation of federal funds for a planned mental health facility. Federal Funds Hang in the Balance With $50 million in federal funds at stake, Oklahoma County officials have been advocating for the establishment of a mental…
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Harris County Mental Health Program Faces Uncertain Future
Harris County, Texas – The future of a vital mental health program in Harris County hangs in the balance as county commissioners grapple with financial concerns surrounding its prime contractor, DEMA Consulting & Management. The program, aimed at providing non-law enforcement responses to mental health crises, faces an uncertain future due to potential financial irregularities.…
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Crisis Triage Center in Doña Ana County to Reopen with New Partnership
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — After abruptly closing its doors months ago, the Crisis Triage Center in Doña Ana County is set to make a comeback through a partnership with local psychiatric hospital PEAK Behavioral Health. This development comes as a relief to local officials and law enforcement agencies who have highlighted the critical need for…
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Affordable Housing Community Opens in Long Beach
A new affordable housing community, The Cove, offers 90 units at 2121 W. William Street, Long Beach. The project includes 60 permanent supportive housing studio apartments tailored for unhoused veterans. Notably, 15 units are designated for VASH-eligible veterans with severe mental illness, funded by the Department of Mental Health’s No Place Like Home program. Veterans…
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Chicago Plans to Relocate Migrants Amid Park District Building Reopenings
Hundreds to be Moved to Accommodate Summer Activities In an effort to reopen park district buildings for summer activities, Chicago plans to relocate nearly 800 migrants currently housed in shelters. This move comes amidst ongoing discussions about the city’s response to the needs of those arriving from the U.S.-Mexico border. Mayor’s Decision Sparks Controversy Mayor…
