Page 46 - Homeless Program News Today

Could past outbreaks provide a blueprint for vaccinating the homeless? By Max Bayer Vaccine distribution ramps up across U.S. As the supply of COVID-19 vaccines expands across the country, officials and advocates overseeing the rollout to Americans experiencing homelessness are clear-eyed about the challenges but remain cautiously optimistic thanks to the lessons theyve learned from past outbreaks. Experts acknowledge that distrust in the medical system, a lack of primary ca...

It’s been quite a journey for Juliano Jean-Jules to bring his one-of-a-kind blend of Caribbean- and American-style food to Battle Creek.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (AP) — On a cold Tuesday afternoon, Juliano Jean-Jules was outside...

Sonja Spears to give online talk on social justice Community Content Newton Police Task Force chair Sonja Spears will give an online talk exploring how her own experiences inform her work as a social justice advocate and give her hope in the restorative powers of justice at 7 p.m. Jan. 5. Spears’ talk is part of the 10th annual Newton Inspires: A Celebration of Ideas and Community, a fundraiser for Newton Schools Foundation. Once a month Newtonians, present and former, share their interests a...

UPDATED: December 29, 2020 at 3:15 p.m. The City of Cambridge and local shelters have tailored their services to try to support the city’s homeless population during the Covid-19 pandemic, which is extending into the frosty months of winter. The global health crisis has presented new challenges for individuals experiencing homelessness in the Cambridge area, including barriers toward accessing existing services. Many of those individuals must confront two dangerous options: stay in a commu...

People experiencing homelessness in Boston are expected to begin receiving coronavirus vaccines within a few days. The first vaccine shipment for the citys homeless community will be 100 doses developed by Cambridge-based Moderna, according to Dr. Jim OConnell, president of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, which will administer the shots. OConnell says hes confident in the organizations chances of getting a large percentage of the community vaccinated, given its long history admini...

Homeless Shelters Scramble To Meet Winter Challenge Homeless Shelters Scramble To Meet Winter Challenge As Number Of People On The Streets Appears To Rise Winter weather is always a hazard to people who are homeless, but the coronavirus has made it harder to find shelter. Michael Dwyer/AP Homeless Shelters Scramble To Meet Winter Challenge Most of the commonwealths homless shelters are already operating at reduced capacity. Now they could be overwhelmed by impending winter weather, the latest s...

Reply Dec. 20, 2020 On Tuesday, January 5, Newton Police Task Force Chair Sonja Spears will give an on-line talk exploring how her own experiences inform her work as a social justice advocate and give her hope in the restorative powers of justice. To register for the free presentation, visit www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org/newton-inspires. Subscribe Spears 7 p.m. talk is part of the 10th annual Newton Inspires: A Celebration of Ideas and Community, a fundraiser for Newton Schools Foundation. On...

Welcome Home offers curbside pickup for gently used housewares By Ali Audet Boston University journalist,Updated December 17, 2020, 5:31 p.m. Email to a Friend Lisa Porter, left, a volunteer at Welcome Home, hands a bag of requested items to a client outside of Welcome Home’s space at Trinity Parish of Newton Centre.ALI AUDET (Custom credit) With no end in sight for the COVID-19 pandemic and the holidays upon us, a local home goods pantry has found a new way to offer their services to clie...

Meet our top nurse finalists We decided to recognize every nurse who was nominated in our biennial program. December 17, 2020 8:05 AM Maija Inveiss Updated: Courtesy of Oakwood Village Every year, selecting only a select few Top Nurses is nearly impossible. Each nominee is deserving of an award. This year especially, as our nurses have become essential workers, we decided to recognize every nurse who was nominated in our biennial program. Find profiles on the six selec...