The abandoned 1st Interstate Inn in Alliance, Nebraska, has become a concern due to increasing homeless occupancy, raising potential health and safety risks. Meanwhile, Alabama is distributing $2.6 million in federal grants to support homeless services in several cities, including emergency shelters and rapid rehousing initiatives. Similarly, Austin, Texas, is reopening its rental assistance program with $3.6 million in funding to aid low-income households at risk of eviction. In Jacksonville, Florida, the City Rescue Mission's Shoeboxes of Love project is collecting donations of personal care items for the homeless. These initiatives reflect ongoing efforts across the U.S. to address homelessness, which has been exacerbated by rising rents and insufficient affordable housing.