Friday Round-up: this week in the news

  • Especially with this recent heat wave, summer can be a dangerous time for men and women experiencing homelessness:  http://bit.ly/kGKxWs
  • HUD to tighten regulations for affordable housing efforts: http://wapo.st/jmyPvu
  • Controversy in Philadelphia around news proposed laws that many say single out people who are homeless: http://huff.to/mcb6Ac
  • One of our newest Life Skills volunteers made the news with a new local support group she will be leading! http://bit.ly/lDRkQs
  • The White House and HUD vow to end homelessness among veterans. http://1.usa.gov/iBZ6xB

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