City officials unveil plan to provide shelter for homeless
A new village will be built at 191 Calhoun Street just off of Huger Street. The community will contain pods, or small cabins, built by a company called “Pallet shelters.”
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City of Columbia unveils Rapid Shelter plan for homeless
City leaders say the concept for Rapid Shelter Columbia is the first transitional housing project of its kind in the southeast
City leaders say the goal is to have the 50 cabins ready for use by November 2022
Former NFL player helps homeless man in California get his life back on track
A homeless man in California struggling with mental illness and drug abuse was looking for a way out. That’s when a former NFL player stepped in to help him get back on his feet.
Homelessness on the rise in the U.S.
Homelessness is on the rise in the United States. Thursday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released its 2020 Homeless Assessment Report. The report shows that homelessness increased nationwide for the fourth year in a row. According to HUD, on a single night in January of last year, more than 580,000 people were without a home.
“Operation Spread the Joy” collecting items to distribute to Columbia’s homeless
The tenth annual “Operation Spread the Joy” campaign is now underway, hoping to bring holiday cheer to the homeless population in Columbia.
Midlands organizations to conduct Point-in-Time Count to better understand homeless situation
United Way of the Midlands is conducting it annual homelessness “Point-in-Time” Count Wednesday through Sunday.
Job fair seeks to knock down barriers to employment
United Way of the Midlands, in partnership with Richland Library, is hosting a job fair Wednesday morning at the main branch location on Assembly Street.
Watch: Thursday Around Town Happenings
(WOLO) Columbia,S.C., — Headed to the Capital City and looking for something to do? Here are a few events that may help you give back and enjoy some entertainment at the same time. Check out the Thursday Around Town Happenings. Categories: Events, Events, Local News Tags: homelessness, Morning Menu, talent show, tapps art center
