Cities Struggle to Address Homelessness Crisis

Homelessness continues to escalate in various U.S. cities and internationally, with significant challenges reported in Lowell, Massachusetts, San Diego, California, and Cuttack, India. In Lowell, the Eliot Church Day Center has been fined for trash violations as the city enforces stricter laws against public camping, leaving many homeless individuals without shelter during winter's onset. San Diego's Mayor Todd Gloria faces backlash from residents against proposed homeless service projects, highlighting the ongoing tension between housed residents and those advocating for shelter solutions. Meanwhile, in Volusia County, cold-weather shelters opened during freezing temperatures, yet many opted to stay outdoors, citing concerns about losing personal belongings. Mississippi's community organizations are raising awareness through events aimed at providing immediate support to the homeless, while officials advocate for systemic changes to address the issue. In Cuttack, the inadequate number of shelters forces many to sleep outdoors during harsh winter nights, exacerbated by the presence of mosquitoes and abandoned facilities.