Amid extreme cold temperatures and rising rates of homelessness across the United States, countless organizations work to respond to the needs of people without shelter. Detroit-based Empowerment Plan ...
Like many cities across the United States, Portland, Oregon faces a homelessness crisis. According to the city’s 2023 Point in Time Count, overall homelessness in Portland increased by 65% from 2015 ...
With the homelessness crisis mounting across the United States, California is in a particularly challenging uphill battle, with the state comprising nearly 30% of America’s homeless population. This ...
For years, a vacant lot in downtown Los Angeles sat empty. It was once a parking lot and was slated to become a staging area for the construction of a new jail. But in 2019, county officials began ...
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As 3D-printing methods continue to evolve, it’s not uncommon to see this method employed for various engineering projects, especially in the construction of affordable housing, structures, and schools ...
When Dutch designer Bas Timmer was still in fashion school, he found out the heartbreaking news that a friend’s father died from hypothermia while sleeping outside. At the time, Timmer was designing ...
Living in downtown Toronto, construction manager Ryan Donais saw first-hand how the homelessness crisis impacted the people of his city and realized he could help be a part of the solution. “It breaks ...
Mister Rogers once said: When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” The Goodnewspaper ...
Tony Hawk’s illustrious skateboard career has followed him well into his 56 years of life, as he continues to leave an indelible mark on the skating industry. But he has also dedicated much of his ...
As hundreds of thousands of Californians grieve the loss of their homes and communities in the face of record-breaking wildfires this week, countless have shown up to help. Officials report that an ...
Diagnosed with stage four endometriosis after misdiagnoses, dismissals, and ineffective treatments, Juliet Oliver knows the realities of living with chronic pain. When she turned 30, her health took a ...