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Proposed homeless relocation plans in Pensacola send mixed emotions to nearby residents
Admin Nov, 10, 2021by Lauren Krakau The clock is ticking as Pensacola City Council members are set to decide where the homeless community living under the I-110 overpass should…
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Homeless Task Force to deliver recommendations today
Adminby Jeremy Morrison Homelessness comprises myriad issues beyond the lack of shelter. As such, there are just as many potential remedies. This week the Homeless…
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Pensacola’s $3M homeless reduction plan narrows down, but does it address the issue?
Admin Nov, 02, 2021By Emma Kennedy | Pensacola News Journal A group of homeless advocates has narrowed down proposals for a $3 million federal funding allocation to reduce…
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Three Locations Identified to Relocate I-110 Homeless Camp Before Thanksgiving
Admin Oct, 27, 2021By: Emma Kennedy | Pensacola News Journal Homeless advocates have identified three alternative campsites to relocate the growing population under the I-110 Homeless camp. A lot…
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NWFL Homeless Reduction Task Force battles rising homeless issues
Admin Jun, 24, 2021(WKRG) — In 2020, the census found that Escambia and Santa Rosa County’s had an increase in their unsheltered homeless population. A problem that the newly started Northwest Florida Homeless Task Force has made its priority to…
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Newly formed homeless reduction task force begins efforts to eradicate homelessness
AdminESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WEAR-TV) — A newly formed homeless reduction task force is hoping to end homelessness in Northwest Florida in 3 years. Wednesday, they met…
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Advocates Step Up Onsite Outreach For I-110 Homeless
Admin May, 28, 2021Finding housing for the homeless campers under Pensacola’s Interstate-110 overpass has proven difficult. And, since the tents began popped up over the winter, the encampment…
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Santa Rosa County’s pretrial release program has saved the county millions of dollars
Admin Apr, 06, 2021Written by: Colin Warren-Hicks | Published on Pensacola News Journal on April 5, 2021 Santa Rosa County's unique pretrial release program is saving taxpayers millions…
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Can homeless shelter capacity increase 15% this year? A new task force thinks so
Admin Feb, 17, 2021In a virtual meeting on one of the most frigid days in recent history Tuesday, a group of advocates met as a task force and…