Heather Knight, the San Francisco bureau chief for The New York Times, strives to reflect all sides and perspectives of the city.
Category: Homeless Persons
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What Would Jesus Do? Tackle the Housing Crisis, Say Some Congregations.
The “Yes in God’s Backyard” movement to build affordable housing on faith organizations’ properties is gaining steam in California and elsewhere.
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Severe Frostbite Gets a Treatment That May Prevent Amputation
The F.D.A. recently approved the first therapy for patients in danger of losing their toes, fingers and other exposed parts of the body.
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Federal Housing Assistance Shrinks as Cost of Rent Rises
Rents have surged and homelessness is at record heights, but fewer of the poorest tenants are getting housing assistance — in stark contrast to growth in other safety net programs.
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Record Rent Burdens Batter Low-Income Life
More tenants than ever spend half or more of their income for shelter, leaving less for everything else, taking an emotional toll and leaving some without a place to call their own.
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Tiny Homes for the Formerly Homeless
A program that builds small energy-efficient houses in the backyards of Seattle residents is helping to address a persistent problem.
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For Founders of Small Businesses, the Personal Story Matters
A business owner’s personal story can bolster trust in a brand, experts say. But what happens when they share hardships like homelessness, addiction or incarceration in company marketing?
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Businesses in Phoenix Struggle As Homelessness Crisis Continues
The New York Times – Business:As homelessness overwhelms downtown Phoenix, a small business wonders how long it can hang on.
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This Is What It Looks Like to Try to Count America’s Homeless Population
The New York Times – Business:To fix a problem, you need to know its scope. To do that, you need sheriffs, social workers, volunteers, flashlights and 10 days in January.