Homelessness

The Peoria City Council on Tuesday voted 6-5 to enact a prohibition of homeless encampments with the possibility of jail terms among potential penalties for multiple violations.

She had been living in the streets, getting shelter at a fast food restaurant

MERCY Communities is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an open house on Oct. 11 from 4-7:00 p.m. at MERCY’s Administrative Office at 1344 N. 5th St. in Springfield. Executive Director Amy Voils and Board Member Sister Marilyn Jean Runkel spoke to Community Voices about the organization and its roots with the Dominican Sisters in Springfield. They also shared how transitional and permanent housing reduces homelessness and leads to independent living.To learn more visit: https://www.mercycommunities.org/

The plan had generated vocal opposition after it was proposed this month.

Study was based on national survey

He is president of organizations for homeless youth and LGBTQ+ Latinos

Her Springfield homes require a sober lifestyle

She's started her ninth year providing various forms of assistance.

Helping Hands of Springfield shelter brings in local yoga instructor.

In the latest segment for our ongoing series on homelessness, titled Unsheltered, Maureen McKinney interviewed Josh Sabo, executive director of Heartland Housed.