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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- General
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Organizations bring resources to the community as part of Mobile Mission Monday
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Organizations brought their resources and information directly to those that needed it Monday as part of Mobile Mission Monday. The Goodwill Central Oklahoma set up downtown with a one-stop shop with several organizations ready to connect with the community. 'Most people don't even know what their local nonprofit does,' Goodwill Central Oklahoma's Community Outreach Liaison Kimberly Conyer said. 'So, we want people to come out and find out.' LOCAL NEWS: Fans fired up at Fassler Hall as Oklahoma City Thunder win series against Denver Nuggets Around 30 vendors and multiple mobile units parked in a downtown lot near the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark for the event. Everybody from the regional foodbank, boys and girls clubs, health-care organizations and more. 'We're always needed, especially with all the funding being cut,' Conyer said. 'We're even more and more necessary now than ever.' 'All these resources in one in one place, it's very good,' Jasmine Wesley, a case manager with the City Rescue Mission, said. Wesley is a case manager, along with her co-worker Sharelle Wolfe, with the City Rescue Mission. The organization is a nonprofit who helps people experiencing homelessness. They bussed some of their clients to the event. Both of them said the impact something like that has on people can't be understated. LOCAL NEWS: Former federal agents turned beekeepers protecting bees with friendly competition 'It's hard to reach out for help if they don't know about it. It makes a huge difference, an impact on someone's life,' Wolfe said. 'Everybody's just one step away from being in this situation,' Wesley said speaking about homelessness and trying times. The event was from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Conyer said they plan to have their next Mobile Mission Monday at Oklahoma City Community College in the first week of November. Then, they want to have another one in the northeast part of the city next spring. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
How effective is Lansing's Code Blue?
LANSING, (Mich.) WLNS — Being without a place to stay is always tough, but it's especially dangerous when temperatures plummet to below zero. Today 6 News took a look at the city's cold weather emergency plan to see if it's keeping people safe. 'Code Blue' is a plan the city enacts to keep more people from venturing into the cold for long periods. The plan is currently in effect until 8 a.m. on Saturday. Lansing extends current Code Blue cold weather emergency The C.E.O of Julie Thomasma said they see more calls for help during code blue periods. 'Definitely an uptick in our 1-800 number people calling in needing help, needing services, but during these times especially we see a lot of people calling in and needing more help…' said Thomasma. She said other shelters help them fulfill peoples' needs. 'Youth can call in, families can call in and we will make sure that they have the resources that they need to be safely housed and warm. So that may mean connecting them to a resource outside of our shelter here…' said Thomasma. The opens as a warming center only during code blue, to help fill this need. City Rescue Mission executive director Mark Criss told me it takes a group effort. 'A lot of the people that are staying in encampments are coming in either going to the city rescue mission drop-in center or going to or Letts community center, so I think collectively, we're helping meet that need…' said Criss. 'Holy Cross has expanded capacity with the help of the City of Lansing as well…' The city is in its second year of using Code Blue and is currently reviewing how to improve it. Kimberly Coleman, Director of Human Relations for the City of Lansing, said it's been a success so far. 'My heart goes out because I know it's cold out there… code blue has been a success, it has brought people together, it allows us to collaborate…' said Coleman. Some would like to see similar support for shelters year-round, not just in the winter. 'It's good that we come together in cold weather, it's nice to be able to do that 365, so I think that's right around the corner. I think we're proving that we're doing it well collectively, and I think we can do that even better in the future…' said Criss. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Lansing extends current Code Blue cold weather emergency
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The City of Lansing has extended its current Code Blue activation. Previously set to expire this Friday, it will now remain active until 8 a.m. next Saturday, Feb. 22. This comes as the area is expected to get anywhere from 3 to 6 inches of snow this weekend, with potentially more to come next week. Additional snow will fall across Mid-Michigan this weekend Code Blue allows local shelters to temporarily increase capacity and alter hours. In addition, the Capital Area Transportation Authority will provide free rides to warming shelters for those in need. If you need shelter, call 211. CATA will provide free rides to warming centers. Here's a complete list of the warming shelters, provided by the city of Lansing. The following is a list of emergency cold weather shelters available through the current Code Blue activation: Weekdays, Daytime: Advent House — 517-485-4722 743 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard City Rescue Mission, Women and Children — 517-485-0145 2216 S. Cedar Street Holy Cross New Hope Community Center — 517-484-4414 430 N. Larch Street The Outreach Drop-In Center, City Rescue Mission — 517-485-0145 601 N. Larch Street Weekdays, Nighttime: Holy Cross New Hope Community Center — 517-484-4414 430 N. Larch Street City Rescue Mission, The Outreach Drop-In Center — 517-485-0145 601 N. Larch Street Letts Community Center — 517-483-4051 1220 W. Kalamazoo Street Weekend, Daytime: Advent House — 517-485-4722 743 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard City Rescue Mission, Women and Children — 517-485-0145 2216 S. Cedar Street Weekend, Nighttime: Holy Cross New Hope Community Center — 517-484-4414 430 N. Larch Street City Rescue Mission, The Outreach Drop-In Center — 517-485-0145 601 N. Larch Street Letts Community Center — 517-483-4051 1220 W. Kalamazoo Street Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Lansing activates ‘Code Blue' cold weather plan
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The City of Lansing will be activating its 'Code Blue' cold weather emergency plan Tuesday at 6 p.m. to run until 6 a.m. next Friday, Feb. 14. Weather Aware Day Thursday, with icy conditions possible for the morning commute Code Blue allows local shelters to temporarily increase capacity and alter hours. In addition, the Capital Area Transportation Authority will provide free rides to warming shelters for those in need. If you need shelter, call 211. CATA will provide free rides to warming centers. Here's a complete list of the warming shelters, provided by the city of Lansing. The following is a list of emergency cold weather shelters available through the current Code Blue activation: Weekdays, Daytime: Advent House — 517-485-4722 743 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard City Rescue Mission, Women and Children — 517-485-0145 2216 S. Cedar Street Holy Cross New Hope Community Center — 517-484-4414 430 N. Larch Street The Outreach Drop-In Center, City Rescue Mission — 517-485-0145 601 N. Larch Street Weekdays, Nighttime: Holy Cross New Hope Community Center — 517-484-4414 430 N. Larch Street City Rescue Mission, The Outreach Drop-In Center — 517-485-0145 601 N. Larch Street Letts Community Center — 517-483-4051 1220 W. Kalamazoo Street Weekend, Daytime: Advent House — 517-485-4722 743 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard City Rescue Mission, Women and Children — 517-485-0145 2216 S. Cedar Street Weekend, Nighttime: Holy Cross New Hope Community Center — 517-484-4414 430 N. Larch Street City Rescue Mission, The Outreach Drop-In Center — 517-485-0145 601 N. Larch Street Letts Community Center — 517-483-4051 1220 W. Kalamazoo Street Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Proposal to offer homeless one-way bus tickets out-of-state
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A lawmaker is proposing a way for the homeless to receive one-way bus tickets to leave the state. House Bill 1798, authored by State Representative Dell Kerbs (R-Shawnee), would allow municipalities to use general revenue funds to purchase these one-way tickets. 'I don't know that it's a solution, bussing our people experiencing homelessness out of the state is really just making it someone else's problem and these are people,' said Erin Goodin, CEO & president, City Rescue Mission. City Rescue Mission serves up to 450 homeless individuals every night. Goodin believes as a state we should be focusing on other things. OKLAHOMA POLITICS: Norman community, city leaders discuss recent bill aimed at eliminating homeless outreach by cities 'We could be focusing on creating more affordable housing, eviction prevention, all of the things, increasing wages for living families, decreasing daycare expenses for families,' said Goodin. State Rep. Kerbs told News 4 in a statement: 'This bill gives an avenue for municipalities to bridge the gap when nonprofits are unable to, giving individuals the opportunity to reunite with supportive family and friends who are ready to help them,' said State Rep. Kerbs. City Rescue Mission already provides bus tickets for those in desperate need. 'It's women fleeing domestic violence or some sort of situation in Oklahoma that's causing them to flee,' said Goodin. The Homeless Alliance says around 85% of those who experience homelessness in Oklahoma City were already living here. 'While opportunities to connect people experiencing homelessness to out-of-state friends and family may be helpful to some, the vast majority of people experiencing homelessness in our communities are Oklahomans,' said Meghan Mueller, CEO & president, Homeless Alliance. City Rescue Mission says most of those who are homeless want to stay in Oklahoma. 'This is where they grew up. This is where their home is. And this is the community that they want to belong in,' said Goodin. The full statement by Rep. Kerbs: House Bill 1798 would allow municipalities to offer bus tickets to people who are homeless who voluntarily choose this option. While many churches and local organizations already assist by purchasing in-state bus tickets, cities currently lack the authority to step in and provide similar help. This bill gives an avenue for municipalities to bridge the gap when nonprofits are unable to, giving individuals the opportunity to reunite with supportive family and friends who are ready to help them. State Representative Dell Kerbs (R-Shawnee) The full statement by the Homeless Alliance: 'Typically, we find that around 85 percent of people who experience homelessness in OKC became homeless in Oklahoma. While opportunities to connect people experiencing homelessness to out-of-state friends and family may be helpful to some, the vast majority of people experiencing homelessness in our communities are Oklahomans. These are our friends, neighbors, and fellow citizens. Our response to seeing people who live outside cannot be limited to removing them. We must be investing in solutions that end and prevent homelessness in our communities beginning with increased investment in affordable housing.' Meghan Mueller, President & CEO, Homeless Alliance Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
