Learn about the critical developments in our nation's ongoing homelessness crisis. OHIO: According to WOSU, the city of Columbus, Ohio is suing the Trump Administration, due to the cuts and conditions tied to federal homelessness funding nationwide. Columbus is predicted to lose $1 million in HUD grants unless it complies with new executive orders. Mayor Andrew Ginther told the press that homelessness is at an all-time high in Franklin County. He is joining other cities and counties in filing the lawsuit, calling the funding conditions unconstitutional. Ginther also described the rest of Trump's proposed cuts as “devastating” and harmful to communities. Read more: https://www.wosu.org/politics-government/2025-05-06/city-of-columbus-suing-trump-administration-for-conditions-on-homelessness-funds -- Sharing these stories is crucial for raising awareness of the homeless crisis. Share them with others to raise awareness and inspire action. Follow for more. #EndHomelessness #Homeless #Homelessness (fb)

Learn about the critical developments in our nation's ongoing homelessness crisis. ILLINOIS: WGLT has reported that the city of Normal, Illinois plans to clear a growing homeless encampment near Sugar Creek by June 1, 2025, to make way for a $4 million sewer construction project. This project will be carried out by the Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District (BNWRD). Mayor Chris Koos has said that there is currently no relocation plan in place. He mentioned working with Home Sweet Home Ministeries to find property, but space is limited. Finding and developing a new shelter before Winter will be a challenge. The city is facing criticism over unsustainable hiring and decision making. Read more: https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2025-05-06/big-sewer-construction-project-will-disrupt-homeless-encampment-in-normal -- Sharing these stories is crucial for raising awareness of the homeless crisis. Share them with others to raise awareness and inspire action. Follow for more. #EndHomelessness #Homeless #Homelessness (fb)