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Springfield’s emergency winter shelter is closing. The Winter Warming Center - operated by the Salvation Army and funded by the city of Springfield -…
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On Wednesday, Erica Smith, the executive director of Helping Hands of Springfield, had a tough decision to make.Washington Street Mission, which offers…
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An exhibit by Springfield artists featuring portraits of people experiencing homelessness wrapped up last week.The watercolors, photographs and…
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After four hours of contentious debate Tuesday night, the Springfield City Council approved the location of a 24-hour center that would provide emergency…
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Keith Treadwell says it took some time for him to talk about the trauma experienced. The 46-year-old lives in Springfield and is part of the supportive…
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Across the country record-breaking freezing temperatures have apparently led to the deaths of at least eight people, likely homeless, stuck out in the…
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Springfield's effort to reduce panhandling in the downtown area is facing a legal challenge. While business owners say a city ordinance has worked,…
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Food pantries and homeless shelters say they're beginning to notice repercussions of a reduction in food stamps that will take effect Fri., Nov. 1. A…