The West Columbia Gorge Humane Society provides many services to pet owners in the Camas-Washougal community on a case-by-case basis. It provides temporary boarding for dogs and cats. It runs a community pet food pantry and it also distributes pet food through Refuel Washougal, the Camas-Washougal Meals on Wheels People […]
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Biden officials fall behind in race to add more shelter space for migrant teens and children
In recent days there have been more than 3,500 unaccompanied teens and children stranded in steel-and-concrete detention cells designed for adults, waiting for shelter beds to open up, the latest Department of Homeland Security figures show. The minors are spending an average of 108 hours in Border Patrol stations before […]
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Volunteer interior designers turn girls’ shelter from drab to dreamy for teens escaping sex trafficking
MINNEAPOLIS – Could big comfy pillows, colorful bedding and rugs, freshly painted walls and decorative art help protect girls from abuse and exploitation? Maybe. In fact, it’s the hope of the staff of Brittany’s Place, a shelter for child victims of sex trafficking. The shelter got a free makeover this […]
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Volunteer interior designers turn girls’ shelter from drab to dreamy for teens escaping sex trafficking
Could big comfy pillows, colorful bedding and rugs, freshly painted walls and decorative art help protect girls from abuse and exploitation? Maybe. In fact, it’s the hope of the staff of Brittany’s Place, a shelter for child victims of sex trafficking. The shelter got a free makeover this month when […]
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New adoption van brings Cumberland County dogs, cats outside the shelter :: WRAL.com
By The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville, N.C. — Cumberland County Animal Services has a new mobile adoption van designed to help cats and dogs get out of the shelter and find homes. The Fayetteville Observer reports the department received a custom van designed by the manufacturing company Summit Bodyworks. The vehicle […]
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What it’s like to learn online from inside a homeless shelter
The teacher on the screen told Lashay to pick a country, then draw its flag and list three facts about it. “A-l-g-e-r-i-a,” Lashay decided, even though she had never heard of it before. “And the first fact is that it’s beautiful.” The eight children, gathered inside a converted living room […]
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Homeless Angels need help caring for baby girl born in shelter
OWOSSO, Mich. (WJRT) – (10/30/2020) – Shiawassee County’s only homeless shelter is meeting the need just in time. An expectant mother walked into Homeless Angels in Owosso last week, to make sure her daughter would have a home by the time she was born. “God’s timing is everything,” Director Shelly […]
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Des Moines family celebrates one year out of homeless shelter, thankful they’re safe during pandemic
Shannon Summers thanks God every day she and her family have their own home, especially during COVID-19. DES MOINES, Iowa — Today, Shannon Summers can’t wipe the smile off her face. “I’m excited! We haven’t been in a house of our own for a year,” said Summer. “It’s pretty cool. […]
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Catholic Charities to host meetings on relocation of Syracuse homeless shelter
Syracuse, N.Y. — Catholic Charities will host a series of community meetings to hear concerns about the proposed location of a new facility for homeless men on the city’s west side. Catholic Charities plans to move a 100-bed homeless shelter from 1074 S. Clinton St. to 501 W. Genesee St. […]
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Geneva Girl Scout’s Silver Award project aids shelter dogs
GENEVA – The dogs like chew toys made of recycled denim, they run through a sprinkler/dog wash and work on other puzzle toys to get treats – all in the name of doggie enrichment. Kane County Animal Control Administrator Brett Youngsteadt said the items were the work of Frances M., […]
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Homeless shelter for women open in Sacramento, California
A long-awaited shelter for homeless women is set to open Thursday in Sacramento’s Meadowview neighborhood. The 24-hour shelter, near the corner of Meadowview Road and 24th Street, will provide 50 women with a place to sleep, eat, use the bathroom and shower, as well as medical, mental health, rehousing and […]