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A Richmond legacy of giving continues

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Every day nearly two hundred of Richmond’s hungry are served free meals by the Greater Richmond Interfaith Project volunteers. This Thanksgiving, GRIP seeks to feed hundreds more. “We just want to help somebody,” volunteer Barbara...
A homeless vigil participant holds an electric candle while sharing personal stories about the past, present and future of homelessness. On June 18-19, Saffron Strand and the city of Richmond will hold a larger conference about the state of homelessness. (Photo by Tyler Orsburn)

Richmond homeless vigil a beacon of light for those on the street

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On Saturday night a handful of Richmond and Bay Area residents gathered near the steps of the Civic Center Plaza for an overnight vigil to show concern about homelessness, what many in the group call...
THe West County Interim Housing Program in Richmond is at full capacity at 85 beds. The homeless shelter's director, Arturo Castillo, said the facility can accommodate the newly released ex-offenders after the passing of the Prison Realignment Act, but more funding is necessary to maintain services. Photo by Hasan Dudar.

Contra Costa homeless shelters unsure about effects of realignment

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As the state starts to release prisoners into the supervision of the counties, Contra Costa County’s homeless shelters – where former prisoners often end up because they don’t have family or their identity reestablished upon...
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Volunteers fan out across Contra Costa to tally County’s homeless

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Dozens of community volunteers fanned out across Contra Costa County early Wednesday morning to help with the county's 2011 homeless count. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires all cities and counties...