City & Local

Homelessness

3 articles

A vibrant community center scene showing diverse individuals receiving and giving support, symbolizing effective local aid and connection.
Community

Navigating Community Services and Local Support in 2026

St. Francis House, a single Boston facility, serves over 252,000 meals and provides 13,000 showers annually. This immense, daily demand for basic community support offers immediate relief and dignity

Sophie Nguyen·May 20, 2026
Tents set up next to a damaged building serving as a makeshift homeless services hub in Long Beach.
Services

Long Beach homeless hub operates from tents amid repairs

Operating out of tents in a next-door lot, Long Beach's primary intake hub for homelessness programs serves only half its usual clients.

Marco Alvarez·April 27, 2026
A diverse group of people utilizing a modern library for reading, workshops, and social support services, highlighting its role as a community hub.
Community

What Is the Role of Local Libraries as Community Hubs?

At the San Francisco Public Library, social workers are now on staff to assist visitors, reflecting a profound shift in what a library provides.

Sophie Nguyen·April 16, 2026