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Overdoses on the Rise; Stimulus Checks May Be the Culprit
Substance abuse has surged across the U.S. due to coronavirus-induced isolation, but a correlation has been detected between stimulus payments and overdoses. County officials in Virginia, Tennessee,...
Congress Predominantly Identifies as Christian
Pew Research reports that the new Congress shows a large number of representatives who describe themselves as Christians, disproportionate to the general U.S. population. Almost 90 percent...
Sheltersuits: The Next Wave of Weatherproof Wear for “Rough Sleepers”
Dutch designer, Bas Timmer created a wind and waterproof jacket, called the Sheltersuit, after meeting a homeless woman in Cape Town, South Africa in 2014. Since then,...
The “Big Six” Protocols
On a recent COVID-19 Citygate Network member call, Dr. Robert Marbut from the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness reiterated that member facilities must maintain “bubbles” where residents...
Federal Program Acknowledges Citygate Network for Important Role in Saving Lives
Monday, December 7, 2020, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) hosted the Annual Extra Mile Recognitions ceremony, broadcast from the National Press Club in Washington, D.C....
Mission Chef Job Training Program Pays it Forward
Ric Watson began working as a dishwasher as a teenager, battling addiction, and living on the street, when someone gave him a chance. Eventually, Watson became Chef...