HAL'S HEADLINES: Homelessness issue requires creativity
Article content The latest interesting idea on how to combat homelessness is coming out of California. In Elk Grove near Sacramento, theyâre paying the homeless to clean up their camps. Officials there say itâs working well, handing out small gift cards instead of paying thousands of dollars to have city workers do the job. Itâs also improving relationships. Al Weibe, a homelessness advocate here whoâs part of End Homelessness Winnipeg, says he likes the idea but would rather see cash given. GCâs imply the homeless canât be trusted with money. Al tells me heâ...
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