Congress Sen. Britt introduces the Homeless Children and Youth Act This bipartisan legislation would support the 4.2 million youth and young adults experiencing homelessness each year. StaffMay 14, 2025
State Alabama panhandling laws challenged under First Amendment The 11th Circuit Court is expected to issue a final ruling later this year. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 14, 2025
Local news Birmingham launches HEART program to support unhoused residents in crisis HEART will now dispatch trained professionals to provide compassionate care and connect individuals to essential resources. StaffJanuary 8, 2025
State American homelessness is on the rise, what about in Alabama? With national homelessness on an unprecedented rise, what is the state of homelessness in Alabama? Alex JobinDecember 31, 2024
Courts Federal judges hear arguments on whether to unblock Alabama panhandling law The state argued that begging should not be construed as protected free speech. Jacob HolmesDecember 19, 2024
Local news Our Community Inc. receives historic $1.25 million grant from Bezos Day 1 Families Fund The Bezos Day 1 Families Fund, launched in 2018, is part of a $2 billion commitment by Jeff Bezos to address homelessness. StaffNovember 22, 2024
State Alabama distributes $2.6 million for homeless assistance Gov. Kay Ivey and ADECA announced the funding on Wednesday, provided by the Emergency Solutions Grant Program. Mary Claire WootenOctober 31, 2024
Local news Meet the couple seeking to eliminate homelessness in Huntsville by 2026 Their main focus is continuing to investigate homelessness in Huntsville and creating a solution that is effective for the community. Patrick DarringtonDecember 18, 2023
Governor Gov. Ivey awards $2.5 million to fight homelessness in Alabama The funds will assist local governments and nonprofit agencies to provide housing and other related services to homeless people. StaffOctober 25, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Law criminalizing panhandling, likely unconstitutional — and unconscionable This proposed law is unconstitutional. But moreover, it’s cruel. Will NevinMarch 22, 2023