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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2017

Outreach teams to offer services to homeless throughout L.A. Metro

Members of the teams included nurses, mental health clinicians, substance abuse counselors, and former homeless individuals, among others, who sought to help the homeless population in Los Angeles.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2015

NJ Transit program seeks to deter homeless from waiting areas

The program, which started this summer and is still in the assessment stage, applies to seating at stations in Atlantic City, Hoboken, Newark and Secaucus.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2015

Sacramento shoots down controversial 'smelly' rider rule

Sacramento Regional Transit Board of Directors passed a new set of rules Monday night that kicks people off of RT buses and trains who become a public nuisance.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2015

5 retired Honolulu buses to be turned into homeless shelters

According to the plan, each bus will serve a specific purpose, with some including restrooms and showers and others being equipped with beds.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2014

S.F. Muni turns buses into showers for homeless

Local tech entrepreneur starts outreach organization and converts a bus to accommodate two separate, private areas, each with a shower stall, sink, changing area, toilet and bench and will put it into operation in May. The organization will put three more converted buses on the streets this fall.

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Transit Dispatchesby Heather RedfernDecember 20, 2013

A true ‘hub of hope’ for those in need

When the frigid weather makes it too hazardous to stay outside, many homeless seek shelter in train stations, bus depots and other public facilities. SEPTA has partnered with an organization that works to end homelessness to create the "Hub of Hope," which offers a variety of services and housing, especially for those experiencing long-term street homelessness.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2011

Calif. agency offers homeless free rides

Officials expect about 3,500 people, or nearly half the county's estimated homeless population, to take advantage of the offer.

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