Catching up with Chico’s Committee on Homelessness

Pittsfield mayor says homelessness plan may evolve, but action is needed

Pittsfield Mayor Peter Marchetti says his proposed camping ordinance is meant to protect public spaces and downtown vitality, not punish the homeless. In a meeting with The Eagle, he said he's open to amendments, including expanded shelter access.

Catching up with Chico’s committee on homelessness

CHICO — Amber Abney-Bass has attended every meeting of Chico’s committee on homelessness. She has a vested interest in the outcome, given her management role with the Jesus Center, which operates the city’s non-congregate housing site, Genesis (aka the Pallet shelter), as well as its own sheltering facilities — and helped kick off the process with a presentation in the inaugural session. Chaired by Mayor Kasey Reynolds, with councilors Bryce Gol…

Behind the drama, real changes create stable housing for vulnerable people

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Metro's Pallet Shelters Left Unused After Auction Fail - Nashville Banner

GIMME SHELTER: Metro’s long-awaited procurement process for unused pallet shelters came and went with no bidders, homelessness advocates learned at a meeting last week. While Office of Homeless Service representatives said there had been no bids, several nonprofits expressed interest in using the shelters, originally bought with federal dollars years ago for COVID response. The nonprofits stated that the month-long procurement process was insuff…