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health1 month ago•3 min saved

Chicago faces meningococcal outbreak as two die and cases rise

The Chicago Department of Public Health warned of an uptick in meningococcal disease after seven adult cases since Jan. 15, including two deaths and at least two cases linked to a homeless shelter. Chicago typically records 10–15 cases annually. Meningococcal infection can spread through saliva and may lead to sepsis, hearing loss, or limb loss, with a 10–15% mortality rate even with treatment. Officials stress vigilance and vaccination, noting concerns about recent CDC changes to the childhood vaccine schedule that could hinder herd protection in communities vulnerable to outbreaks.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#chicago #health #homeless-shelter

crime9 months ago•3 min saved

Twelve Injured in Stabbing at Oregon Homeless Shelter

A man in Salem, Oregon, went on a stabbing spree at a homeless shelter, injuring 12 people including staff, before being arrested; the motive remains unclear and the victims are hospitalized.

via The New York Times|

#arrest #crime #homeless-shelter

local-government2 years ago•2 min saved

"St. Joseph County Considers New Location for Low-Barrier Homeless Shelter Amid Community Debate"

St. Joseph County commissioners propose an alternative site for a newly proposed homeless shelter, countering the city of South Bend's plan and suggesting a location near Fellows Street and Dean Johnson Boulevard. The county's proposed site is county-owned and close to wraparound services for people experiencing homelessness. A task force will be formed to find alternative sites, with city officials expressing urgency in finding a viable location. The city and county are open to working together but have differing opinions on the suitability of each other's proposed sites.

via WNDU|

#alternative-site #homeless-shelter #local-government

legalreligious-rights2 years ago•4 min saved

Ohio Pastor's Legal Battle to Shelter Homeless Sparks Controversy

Dad's Place church in Ohio filed a federal lawsuit after its pastor was charged with violating city ordinances for opening the sanctuary around the clock as a shelter for homeless people, alleging that city leaders are trying to push the ministry out of town. The church seeks a restraining order or injunction to prevent the city from enforcing the ordinances, claiming violations of constitutional rights to free exercise of religion and protections against government hostility to religion.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|

#church #homeless-shelter #lawsuit

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

Ohio Pastor Charged for Sheltering Homeless in Church Amid Gas Leak Discovery

Pastor Chris Avell of Dad's Place church in Bryan, Ohio, is facing criminal charges for allowing homeless individuals to stay at the church in violation of zoning rules. The city has cited multiple zoning code violations and serious fire code violations, and has given a deadline for corrections. Avell has pleaded not guilty and plans to keep the church open for those in need. Supporters have rallied behind the pastor, raising funds and expressing disbelief at the criminal charges.

via The Cincinnati Enquirer|

#criminal-charges #homeless-shelter #legalcriminal-justice

fashion2 years ago•2 min saved

Priceless Spike Lee Nike Air Jordans discovered in homeless shelter donation bin

A pair of custom Nike Air Jordan sneakers worth over $15,000, commissioned by filmmaker Spike Lee and worn to the 2019 Academy Awards, were found in a donation bin at a Portland homeless shelter. The sneakers are now up for auction at Sotheby's, with all proceeds going to the Portland Rescue Mission. The designer of the sneakers, Tinker Hatfield, visited the shelter and provided a replacement box and a framed and signed design proof.

via Boing Boing|

#auction #fashion #homeless-shelter

homelessness2 years ago

Portland Secures New Sites for Multi-Million Dollar Homeless and Asylum Seeker Shelters

Portland community leaders are set to discuss plans for a new multi-million dollar homeless shelter on Riverside Street, following the closure of the Oxford Street Shelter. The new shelter will provide 200 beds and will be located in a former nursing home. Community leaders have expressed their support for the new location, which they hope will provide a more stable and permanent solution for the city's homeless population.

via WGME|

#community-leaders #homeless-shelter #homelessness

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Efforts to Combat Homelessness in San Francisco and King County"

San Francisco has opened a new 70-bed residential program on Treasure Island for people struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. The program will provide clients with transitional recovery housing for up to two years following completion of a residential treatment for substance use disorder. The beds will add to the city’s existing 2,200 behavioral health beds as part of SFDPH’s commitment to care for and treat people who struggle with mental health and substance use. The program is part of the city's larger efforts to provide comprehensive substance use treatment for San Franciscans while also addressing conditions on the streets.

via KRON4|

#health #homeless-shelter #long-term-care

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Homeless shelter resident kills staff member with ax in Vermont.

A homeless shelter resident in Vermont attacked and killed a staff member at the shelter with an axe, according to police.

via CNN|

#attack #crime #homeless-shelter

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Homeless resident kills shelter staff member with axe in Vermont.

A resident of a homeless shelter in Vermont attacked and killed a staff member with an axe, according to authorities. The incident occurred on Friday evening at the Harbor Place facility in Shelburne. The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Aita Gurung, was taken into custody and charged with second-degree murder. The victim's identity has not been released.

via CNN|

#axe-attack #crime #homeless-shelter

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Resident kills Vermont homeless shelter employee with ax.

A homeless woman allegedly killed a social worker and homeless shelter coordinator with an ax in Brattleboro, Vermont. The victim suffered injuries to her head, face, neck, and torso that made her "unrecognizable." The suspect, who had purchased the ax a day earlier, surrendered to police without incident and has been charged with first-degree murder. Her lawyer entered a plea of not guilty on her behalf, citing significant mental health issues. The National Association of Social Workers is advocating for legislation to improve social work safety.

via Fox News|

#ax-attack #crime #homeless-shelter

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragedy Strikes Vermont Shelter: Social Worker Murdered

A woman has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after the brutal killing of a Rhode Island woman at a homeless shelter in Brattleboro, Vermont. The victim, Leah Rosin-Pritchard, was a shelter coordinator and was attacked with an ax. The incident was captured on security video and witnessed by at least two other staff members. The suspect, Zaaina Asra Zakirrah Mahvish-Jammeh, was found wiping blood off her hands with a paper towel and had purchased a "Hunters Ax" from a hardware store over the weekend. Mahvish-Jammeh was arraigned in court and held without bail.

via WPRI.com|

#arrest #court-documents #crime

crime2 years ago

Murder at Vermont Shelter: Woman Charged with First-Degree Homicide.

A Rhode Island College graduate was brutally murdered at a homeless shelter in Vermont. The victim, who was staying at the shelter, was found dead in his room with multiple stab wounds. The police have launched an investigation into the murder and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

via WJAR|

#crime #homeless-shelter #investigation

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Brattleboro Homeless Shelter Murder Suspect Arrested and Identified.

The victim of a murder at a homeless shelter in Brattleboro, Vermont has been identified as Leah Rosin-Pritchard, an employee of the Groundworks Collaborative. The suspect, Zaaina Asra Zakirrah Mahvish-Jammeh, a resident of the shelter, was arrested and charged with murder. Mahvish-Jammeh allegedly attacked Rosin-Pritchard with an ax after requesting to meet with her in the living room. The Groundworks Collaborative released a statement mourning the loss of Rosin-Pritchard and expressing their cooperation with the police.

via WCAX|

#arrest #brattleboro #crime

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

Violent Crimes at Brattleboro Homeless Shelter Lead to Arrests and Investigations

A woman has been arrested and charged with 2nd degree murder in connection with a homicide investigation at a Brattleboro homeless shelter. Police responded to a report of someone being attacked with an axe and found one person dead at the scene. The victim's name has not been released, and it is unclear if the suspect and victim knew each other or the motive behind the attack. The investigation is ongoing.

via WCAX|

#arrest #brattleboro #crime