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News and information about homelessness in the City of St. Louis
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City of St. Louis Releases 2024/25 Winter Plan Providing Shelter for the Unhoused
11/20/2024 - The winter plan funds about 160 inclement weather shelter beds, in addition to the over 800 shelter beds that are in the community year-round. -
City of St. Louis Launches Winter Operations to Support Unhoused Neighbors Through the 2023-24 Winter
11/30/2023 - DHS wants to ensure our unhoused neighbors and families facing housing instability are protected during the coldest months of the year. -
City of St. Louis Completes Expansion of Jefferson Spaces Tiny Homes Transitional Housing Project, Doubling Number of Units Available to Assist Unhoused
09/15/2023 - Funded with $1.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds, the expansion doubles the number of Tiny Homes to 100 -
Annual Point-in-Time Count
02/02/2023 - Mayor Jones stops by Biddle House in support of all the volunteers counting the unhoused. -
City of St. Louis Outlines Preparations for Possible Winter Storm
01/24/2023 - City of St. Louis joins the NWS to urge residents to take precautions and preventive measures during and after the storm. -
City of St. Louis Winter Storm Response Update
12/23/2022 - An update from City departments on our ongoing winter weather response. -
City of St. Louis Outlines Preparations for Possible Winter Storm, Recommends Residents Plan Ahead, Take Precautions if Traveling
12/21/2022 - The National Weather Service (NWS) declares a Winter Storm Watch and Wind Chill Watch for our region beginning Thursday, December 22. -
City of St. Louis Launches Winter Operations to Support Unhoused Neighbors Through the Winter
11/30/2022 - DHS wants to ensure our unhoused neighbors and families facing housing instability are protected during the coldest months of the year. -
Call for CoC Board Nominations
11/15/2022 - The Continuum of Care is seeking nominations for several Board of Director positions. -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Joins Biden-Harris Administration to Launch House America Initiative to Address Homelessness Crisis
09/20/2021 - Jones joined HUD Secretary Fudge at a virtual event to launch House America: An All-Hands-On-Deck Effort to Address the Nation’s Homelessness Crisis. -
Fiscal Year 2021 Continuum of Care Program Competition Notices and Resources
09/03/2021 - The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued the FY2021 Continuum of Care Program Notice of Funding Opportunity. -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Announces In-Person Clinics for Rental Assistance, Calls for Volunteers and Reinstatement of Eviction Moratorium
08/03/2021 - Jones visited Horizon Housing to discuss efforts to connect families to rental and utility assistance following the lifting of the eviction moratorium -
Call for Continuum of Care (CoC) Members 2021
03/26/2021 - The St. Louis City Continuum of Care for Homelessness is seeking new members who share a passion for ending homelessness in our community. -
Allocation Adjustment to ESG-CV1 and ESG-CV2 Funds
02/12/2021 - St. Louis City Department of Human Services has made adjustments to the Emergency Solutions Grant – Coronavirus (ESG-CV1 and 2) Activity Allocations. -
Mayor Krewson Announces Activation of City’s Cold Weather Outreach Plan for Unhoused Individuals
11/27/2020 - Temperatures are expected to hit or dip below 32℉ Friday evening and overnight -
Call for Continuum of Care (CoC) Members 2020
10/07/2020 - 2020 Annual Call for New CoC Members -
City of St. Louis Begins Continuous Shelter Availability for the Homeless
12/01/2019 - Beginning on December 1st, the City is transitioning to continuous shelter availability, -
City of St. Louis to Expand Cold Weather Shelter and Outreach for Homeless Persons Beginning October 30
10/30/2019 - Cold Weather Shelter and Outreach for Homeless expanded -
2019 Continuum of Care Application Review
09/26/2019 - The 2019 Continuum of Care (CoC) Application and the Review, Score, Ranking, and Recommendations Process are Available for Review. -
Call for New Continuum of Care (CoC) Members
06/07/2019 - 2019 Annual Call for New CoC Members -
Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations in Effect Tuesday, March 5th, 2019
03/05/2019 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations in Effect Monday, March 4th, 2019
03/04/2019 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations in Effect Sunday, March 3, 2019
03/03/2019 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
Mayor Lyda Krewson Kicks Off Campaign for 1,000 Summer Jobs
02/13/2019 - STL Youth Jobs Bridges Divide Between Our Region’s Youth and the Growing Skills Gap in Our Workforce -
Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations in effect February 12 2019
02/12/2019 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations in effect Wednesday February 7 2019
02/07/2019 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations in effect Wednesday, January 30th, 2019
01/30/2019 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations in effect Friday, January 29, 2019
01/29/2019 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations in effect Monday, January 28, 2019
01/28/2019 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations in effect Saturday, January 26, 2019
01/26/2019 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations in effect Thursday, January 25, 2019
01/25/2019 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations in effect Thursday, January 24, 2019
01/24/2019 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations in Effect Tonight, January 23, 2019
01/23/2019 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations in Effect Tonight, January 21, 2019
01/21/2019 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations in Effect Tonight, January 20, 2019
01/20/2019 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations in Effect Tonight, January 19, 2019
01/19/2019 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations in Effect Tonight January 14th 2019
01/14/2019 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations in Effect Tonight January 10th 2019
01/10/2019 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
Volunteer for the 2019 Street and In Shelter Point-in-Time Count
01/09/2019 - Last day to register to volunteer for the Street and In Shelter Point-in-Time Count is January 15th, 2019. -
Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations in effect Sunday (12.9.2018)
12/09/2018 - Winter shelter and outreach operations are in effect. -
Winter Outreach and Shelter Operations in Effect for the City of St Louis for 2018-2019 Season
11/15/2018 - Winter outreach and shelter operations are in effect. -
2018 Continuum of Care Application Review
09/14/2018 - The 2018 Continuum of Care (CoC) Application and the Review, Score, Ranking, and Recommendations Process are Available for Review. -
Volunteers Needed for the Annual Point-in-Time Count
01/22/2018 - St. Louis City and County Continuum of Care is gearing up for the 2018 Point in Time (PIT) on Thursday, January 25 and is looking for volunteers. -
Winter Outreach and Shelter Operations in Effect for the City of St Louis
12/27/2017 - Winter outreach and shelter operations will be in effect for the City of St. Louis through Monday, January 1st -
2017 Continuum of Care Application Review
09/25/2017 - The required documents for the 2017 Continuum of Care (CoC) Application Rank and Review Process are Available for Review. -
City of St. Louis Winter Outreach Operations in Effect March 14th
03/14/2017 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
City of St. Louis Winter Outreach Operations in Effect March 11th
03/10/2017 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
City of St. Louis Winter Operations in Effect Through Weekend
01/12/2017 - Emergency Operations Center Activated Ahead of Predicted Ice Storm -
City of St. Louis Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations in effect for Tonight Through the Weekend January 3 through January 7, 2017
01/03/2017 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
Volunteers Needed for 2017 Point in Time Homeless Count
01/03/2017 - The PIT Count will take place on Thursday, January 26, 2017 -
Freezing Conditions Again Prompt City of St. Louis Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations
12/17/2016 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
City of St. Louis Opens Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations
12/07/2016 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available -
City of St. Louis Secures $1 Million Federal Grant to Rapidly Re-house People Experiencing Homelessness
11/29/2016 - Year-long, Renewable Grant will Serve Up to 150 People -
Read FY 2016 Continuum of Care Program Application and Project Priority Listing
09/10/2016 - By Eddie Roth, Director of Human Services -
Wonder How St. Louis Homeless Services Projects Are Rated? Read on for info on 2016 process.
08/25/2016 - By Eddie Roth, Director of Human Services -
New Era for Homeless Services at Biddle Housing Opportunities Center
08/08/2016 - St. Patrick Center and Peter & Paul Community Services begin agreement with City of St. Louis to enable fresh approach to vexing issue. -
City of St. Louis Requests Proposals for Facility Manager for New Service Center Under Construction for People who are Homeless
04/19/2016 - Biddle House to Provide Overnight Shelter and Wrap-around Services. -
City of St. Louis Continues Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations
02/11/2016 - Increased Outreach and Shelter Beds Available for Winter Operations. -
Join the 2016 Homeless Count! St. Louis City Continuum of Care Needs Volunteers for 2016 Point in Time Homeless Count
01/21/2016 - Join the 2016 Homeless Count! 300 Volunteers are needed for Thursday, January 28, 2016, from 4-8 a.m. -
Extreme Cold Keeps City of St. Louis Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations Running
01/20/2016 - Winter Operations in Effect for Wednesday, January 20, and Thursday, January 21, 2016 -
City of St. Louis Winter Shelter and Outreach Operations for Tuesday's Inclement Weather
01/19/2016 - Winter Weather Advisory in effect for the St. Louis Region for Tuesday, January 19, 2016 -
City of St. Louis Winter Operations for Long Holiday Weekend
01/15/2016 - Temperatures to plummet single digits by Sunday evening -
Read FY 2015 Continuum of Care Program Application and Project Priority Listing
11/16/2015 - By Eddie Roth, Director of Human Services -
Wonder How St. Louis Homeless Services Projects Are Rated? Read On
10/22/2015 - By Eddie Roth, Director of Human Services -
Operation: Reveille
07/31/2014 - City of St. Louis Rapidly Re-houses Homeless Veterans -
City of St. Louis featured at Harvard University’s NEXT Practices Colloquy
11/12/2013 - Efforts by the City of St. Louis to end chronic homelessness were featured during a two day conference at Harvard University. -
City of St. Louis Receives an Additional $1 Million for the BEACH Project
08/13/2013 - Provides homeless with mental health and other services, along with a stable place to live -
City Announces Final Plan to Re-House Riverfront Encampment Occupants
04/13/2012 - Encampments will be closed; residents will be offered housing assistance -
Homelessness spreads in Missouri suburbs
06/17/2011 - The Missouri homeless population has spiked by nearly a third since 2007 fueled by an even sharper rise in homelessness in suburban areas. -
Transformation Grant
03/23/2011 - A City network will provide services to 600 at-risk or homeless persons who have experienced trauma,mental illness and/or substance addiction. -
The Salvation Army: The Railton
03/09/2011 - The Missouri Preservation recognized The Salvation Army’s historic Railton Residence with an award.
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