South Florida animal shelters are struggling with overcrowded conditions and infectious diseases among cats and dogs, ...

To prepare for potential disasters, the American Red Cross provided “Shelter Heroes” training for a dozen volunteers in the ...

Cities and organizations in Broward and Palm Beach counties are offering plenty of opportunities for families to pick up free ...

Officials working at animal shelters across South Florida are asking for the public’s help as they work to contain and<a ...

Clark County provides a shelter and cooling sites for residents affected by power outages; pet-friendly options available.

A joint initiative in Erie County to combat homelessness has earned national recognition. On July 2, county officials announced that Our Neighbor’s Place Winter Shelter — a collaborative ...

Erie County's Our Neighbor's Place Winter Shelter received a 2025 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties. The shelter, a converted former prison pre-release center, provides ...

From Broward County Commissioner Michael Udine Summer is in full swing! Whether the kids are in camp, you’re enjoying a staycation, or traveling on a summer adventure, Broward County has you covered.

Advocates are still split over the best way to help people who are homeless, as cities enforce public camping bans.

The small church, located in the shadow of I-95 was founded in 1926, making it one of the oldest churches in Broward County.

These are not the “shelters” of the past. These are quick-build, clean, safe, modest housing units that provide shelter from the elements and have social workers on site. Wide-scale adoption of this ...

Jesse Spearo, assistant director of the county’s emergency management department, told the crowd that shelters always have police officers there, but that law enforcement is only checking for ...