>>Advocates in Chesapeake Concerned About Punishing People for Being Homeless
(Chesapeake, VA) -- Local advocates in Chesapeake are concerned about a pending Supreme Court ruling that could punish homeless individuals for having nowhere to go, exacerbating the homelessness crisis. Rebecca Hughes reports.Preview: Voicer Script:
Grant Pass, Oregon wants to fine people $295 dollars for sleeping outside in an effort to make sure public spaces are available and safe for everyone.Preview: But Sarah Johnson from ForKids says punishing homeless families would only create additional barriers to finding housing and worsen the trauma they already face.Preview: She tells WAVY ForKids receives over 60 thousand calls for housing help annually, and those seeking help need additional resources and support services to address homelessness. Johnson says community support to solve homelessness is important, including donations to organizations like ForKids and acceptance of affordable housing projects in your neighborhood.