At least 600 people experiencing homelessness in DC receive a day of pampering – by Caroline Patrickis/ABC7 Thursday, October 3rd 2019

WASHINGTON (ABC7) — “At least 600 people experiencing homelessness in the District received a helping hand from hundreds of volunteers on Thursday.”

“The United Way North Capital Area hosted their annual Project Homeless Connect, where anyone who needs help received free services.”

Google gives $1M for Seattle Salvation Army homeless shelter – by Dyer Oxley
October 3, 2019  5:05 PM

“Google is putting $1 million toward the homelessness crisis in Seattle. The Salvation Army says its the largest donation the charity has ever received from a tech company.”

‘I try not to sleep’: attacks on homeless in Los Angeles increase over past year – by Carla Green in Los Angeles @carlaflou Fri 4 Oct 2019 01.00 EDT

“Arson, assault, harassment and vandalism: as the rising cost of housing funnels more Los Angeles residents out of their homes and onto the streets, homeless people and their advocates are reporting an alarming rise in vigilante attacks against the unhoused.”

A homeless encampment lies in the shadow of the courthouse in downtown Los Angeles. Photograph: Damian Dovarganes/Associated Press

Homeless Crisis Could Create Public Health Emergency in Los Angeles