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More than $14 million in federal grants earmarked for NH organizations helping the homeless

read more…: More than $14 million in federal grants earmarked for NH organizations helping the homeless

This funding comes through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program and the Youth Homeless Demonstration Program (YHDP), which work with nonprofits, states and local governments to quickly rehouse homeless individuals, families and youth, as well as individuals fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

Report: NH experienced highest percent increase nationally in homelessness in 2023

read more…: Report: NH experienced highest percent increase nationally in homelessness in 2023

The numbers tell a disheartening story.  With a surge of 52.1% in the number of people experiencing homelessness, NH experienced the highest percentage increase in its Point in Time (PIT) Count of any state in 2023.  In comparison, the national 2023 PIT Count grew only 12%.  

Homeless popping up in other parts of city after moved from public property

read more…: Homeless popping up in other parts of city after moved from public property

Tom Puskarich who operates Restoration Café at 235 Hanover St., said one of the unintended consequences of the city’s decision to prevent the homeless from camping in city parks and on sidewalks is that they are gravitating to areas where they are vacant, privately owned buildings.  And that, he said, has affected his business.

Homeless advocates gather to honor those who’ve survived with ‘Summer Solstice’ celebration

read more…: Homeless advocates gather to honor those who’ve survived with ‘Summer Solstice’ celebration

Each year on the shortest day of the year, the Winter Solstice, members of the community gather at Veterans Park to commemorate local homeless individuals who have died. This year, members of community gathered again on the longest day of the year to celebrate homeless individuals who have survived. Additionally, those at the gathering also shared their thoughts on how to help others find their way out of homelessness.

Mission Unified Impact: One-woman outreach ‘a major bridge to the homeless population’

read more…: Mission Unified Impact: One-woman outreach ‘a major bridge to the homeless population’

A recovering addict for the last 18 months, Tofanelli spends much of her time helping others who are in the same spot she once was. She founded Mission Unified Impact in 2020, a one-person organization that supports Manchester’s homeless community and those in surrounding cities.

Manchester Homeless Initiatives Director presents HOPE plan to address homelessness and housing

read more…: Manchester Homeless Initiatives Director presents HOPE plan to address homelessness and housing

In just a little over four months since Schonna Green moved to Manchester from Florida and took over as the city’s first ever Director of Homeless Initiatives she has put together a roughly 20-page plan with three phases and multiple recommendations, many of which are already being undertaken.

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