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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Consumers Energy Foundation Awards $100,000 to Mid-Michigan Nonprofit for 2025 People Awards
ORLEANS, Mich., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumers Energy Foundation unveiled EightCAP, a Mid-Michigan nonprofit, as one of its 2025 People Award winners today, distributing $100,000 to launch its Household Goods for Rehousing Success project. "At the Consumers Energy Foundation, we are proud to support EightCAP on its mission to alleviate poverty and help stabilize families in Mid-Michigan," said Brandon Hofmeister, president of the Consumers Energy Foundation. "The use of this grant to develop the rehousing success project, providing essential household goods for families exiting homelessness, will remove barriers and allow families to focus on their path to self-sufficiency." EightCAP will use the grant to create Fresh Start Kits which include bedding, kitchenware, hygiene items, and cleaning supplies and provide essential tools for rebuilding lives. "With the support from the Consumers Energy Foundation, we will be able to help Mid-Michigan families exiting homelessness by removing barriers and restoring dignity," said Lori Johnson, EightCAP president. "This grant will allow us to provide essential, everyday items that will enable families to focus on next steps like maintaining employment, pursuing job training, supporting their children's education or addressing health concerns. We are grateful to the Consumers Energy Foundation for their investment in our mission." The People Awards are the second of three signature grant allocations in 2025 totaling $1.5 million. The Foundation previously awarded the Planet Awards in April, and will present the Prosperity Awards this fall to support nonprofit efforts that support economic development. The Consumers Energy Foundation is the charitable arm of Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider. The Foundation contributes to the growth and strengthening of Michigan communities by investing in what's most important — our people, our planet and Michigan's prosperity. In 2024, the Consumers Energy Foundation, CMS Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, its employees and retirees contributed more than $15 million in support of Michigan nonprofits and communities. For more information, visit For more information about Consumers Energy, go to Check out Consumers Energy on Social Media Facebook: Instagram: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Consumers Energy Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
SF Mayor Lurie introduces 2-hour limit for RV parking
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced plans for a new measure to limit RV parking to two hours citywide. KRON4 went to a popular RV parking space in the city to learn more. In a popular RV parking area near San Francisco State University, two people who live in the neighborhood, who wished to remain anonymous, say they understand it's a complex issue but are conflicted. Live Updates: Bay Area anti-ICE protests continue, now in East Bay Many RV residents didn't want to speak on camera. Advocates say increasing towing and fines have pushed an already displaced group to the brink. They want to work with the city to find a way forward but say this new measure is not the solution. 'RVs across San Francisco are affecting neighborhoods, public safety and most importantly, people's lives. We are changing that starting today,' Lurie said in a press conference Tuesday morning. If this 'breaking the cycle' plan moves forward, anyone in large vehicles parked for longer than two hours would be fined. However, a six-month parking permit is floated to help with relocation. The most recent city data found that the number of people living in cars jumped 37 percent from 2022 to 2024 — up to nearly 1,500 people. The mayor has proposed that $13 million from his budget be used over the next two years to help rehouse people living in RVs. This includes housing subsidies, a vehicle buyback program, and funds for outreach and enforcement resources. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
07-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
St Leonard's tower blocks residents concerned over redevelopment
Residents in four East Sussex tower blocks that are due to be demolished have voiced concerns over where they will be Housing plans to redevelop Four Courts in Stonehouse Drive, St Leonards, a 1960s social housing scheme comprising Bevin Court, Roosevelt Court, Kennedy Court and Churchill Eastwood, who moved in to her flat 27 years ago, described the situation as "very upsetting".A Southern Housing spokesperson said the provider remained "strongly committed" to supporting residents throughout the transition. Residents held a meeting on Saturday to discuss future Eastwood said she needed help each day from her daughter, who lives down the said she was worried about where she would move to and "didn't understand it all"."It's devastating, I love my flat," she Housing said nine households had already moved into permanent new homes, with residents of Bevin Court the first to be Bevin Court resident had a dedicated resettlement officer and every household received one-to-one visits, it added. Simon Lee is one of those who has been relocated and said he was happy with his new flat but said he had a friend who was "distraught"."I think they have massively underestimated the social impact this is having on people," he redevelopment is estimated to take around 12 years, and is needed due to "the significant shortcomings of the existing blocks", according to the housing association."Many homes lack proper accessibility, presenting real challenges for those with mobility needs," a spokesperson said."We've carefully considered all options and believe this is a unique opportunity to create new, high-quality social homes that better serve the needs of current and future residents. "We encourage any resident with concerns or questions to get in touch with our team so we can continue to provide the support they need."
BBC News
30-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Durham Court demolition branded 'appalling mistake'
Concerns have been raised over plans to demolish a tower block and rehouse its elderly Tyneside Council's Labour cabinet recently unanimously agreed plans to rehouse the residents of Durham Court in Hebburn and to demolish the 18-storey block dates back to 1974 and currently has 96 people living there, the majority aged over councillors from the South Tyneside Alliance Group have criticised the move, describing it as "a staggering waste of public money". Councillor Andrew Guy, a representative for the opposition group, called the move an "appalling mistake", and also raised concerns about the tower being a "substantial customer" for the Hebburn Energy heating facility cost the council £11.9m, of which £4.8m came from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), according to the Local Democracy Reporting added: "This 18-storey tower block will be flattened, in the process wiping out the main reason the £11.9m Hebburn Energy Centre was built." The opposition group and independent councillors said they requested the decision to be "called in" and referred to a scrutiny council chiefs said they had not "received a valid request for call-in" – a ruling which Guy said the group would be "formally challenging".The local authority added a valid call-in request must come no later than 12:00 on the fifth working day after publication of the minutes – which in this case falls on 2 Carter, deputy council leader, previously said it was "by no means a conclusion we have reached lightly" to demolish Durham highlighted how the building would require £12m of investment to modernise and keep at a decent standard – which would have meant "significant disruption to the tenants without any guarantees about the long-term sustainability of the block".In response to concerns around the Hebburn Energy Centre, a council spokesperson said a new children's home would be connected to the renewable energy network, which would "mitigate a proportion of the lost carbon savings".The local authority added rehousing residents and the demolition process was likely to take about three to four years to complete. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Bouverie Court residents in Bristol given deadline to move
Residents of a housing development that is being demolished despite only being built in 2011 have until next April to find new living in Bouverie Court in Easton, Bristol, were told in February that the building be demolished due to major faults in its housing association that owns the block, Elim Housing, have told residents that they will start seeking possession orders for any properties that are still inhabited by the end of March 2026."The last thing we would want to do is implement those proceedings, it's more about how we can work with people and the council to find the residents suitable accommodation," said Paul Smith from Elim Housing. All residents in Bouverie Court has been added to band one of Bristol City Council's Home Choice housing allocation scheme, meaning they are top of the 21 households have already found new homes and Elim are optimistic that all will be rehomed by the deadline."We've got some properties coming up ourselves and more coming through Home Choice that will be suitable. We're hopeful that we can make a lot of progress between now and April," said Mr Smith."If someone's still there come April, we're not going to put them on the streets - we will keep working with them to find a suitable alternative." "A lot of people have lived there since the property was built and it's a real wrench for them and there's a real moral duty on us to do the right thing in terms of finding people the appropriate accommodation," Mr Smith added. The company that built Bouverie Court, ISG Pearce, has been liquidated, meaning Elim cannot recover any costs from are hoping to sell the site to another housing association to build more housing on the site. Residents had the chance to ask questions to representatives of Elim Housing and Bristol City Council at a meeting on the meeting, residents spoke of issues finding suitable housing through the council's HomeChoice service and the higher rents that are being asked for available properties:"The prices in Bristol are very high and a lot of the houses aren't what we're looking for," said Oumaime Muhammed, who has lived in a three bedroom house on Bouverie Court since 2011."As a new resident you are looking at over £1,000 [per month] minimum, but now I am paying around £600 and you can't find something like that at this time."I can't afford that and I can't downsize because of my children who are settled here.""It's heart breaking, when you feel like you have to move from your home and leave behind memories that you've built," she added.
