FOR the second year running, Safe Shelter ACT will be unable to open its doors to homeless men due to COVID-19 concerns, but the organisation is working on other ways to give those in need a safe and warm respite this winter.
Providing a free overnight safe haven for homeless men in Canberra since 2010, the shelter’s operation this year was dependent on the completion of the national vaccine rollout, something still a while away yet.
Despite the news, Safe Shelter ACT will be looking at alternative strategies to assist the homeless in Canberra in finding safety this winter.
Safe Shelter will continue to provide practical support to rough sleepers who use the Red Cross Roadhouse, which provides free meals, and Early Morning Centre at the City Uniting Church, which offers food, shelter and healthcare, said Safe Shelter ACT coordinator Richard Griffiths.
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Nationally, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
On Wednesday, March 31st, Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich proclaimed Tuesday, April 6th as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Day in the city of Jamestown.
“National data shows that more than one in three women and nearly one in four men have experienced sexual violence during their lifetime and one in ten children will experience sexual abuse often resulting in long term effects that can impact individuals, families, communities and society at large,” Safe Shelter Sexual Assault Services Coordinator Mary Thysell stated. “In 2020, Safe Shelter assisted 35 victims of sexual assault, fifteen of whom were primary victims with whom we had personal contact.”
Quang Ngai (VNA) - Nearly 1 billion VND (43,400 USD) has been
earmarked to build
storm-resilient housing for poor and vulnerable households
on
Ly Son Island in the central province of Quang Ngai as part of a
The Quang Ngai Red Cross Society is coordinating with the island
district’s People’s Committee and relevant authorities to complete the
necessary procedures for the construction, the society’s president Nguyen Hoang
Hiep said on March 9.
Ten selected poor, near-poor, and vulnerable households on the island
will receive around 4,200 USD each to build a storm-resilient house.
The provincial Department of Construction is developing suitable designs
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The award was presented by the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce. Written By: Kathy Steiner | ×
Tena Lawrence, left, presents the Citizen of the Year award to Kari Newman Ness, on behalf of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce. Lawrence nominated Newman Ness for the award. Awards are presented at the chamber s annual banquet but this year s event was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Submitted photo
Kari Newman Ness received the Citizen of the Year award from the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce.
The chamber’s board of directors selected Newman Ness from nominations received for the award, said Emily Bivens, executive director of the chamber.