3 Smart, Forward-Thinking Strategies to House the Homeless

 
Solutions to SF’s Homeless Problem Starts with Supportive Housing, San Francisco Chronicle
Ten years ago, the City by the Bay set out to end chronic homelessness by placing people in units where they have access to therapists, job assistance and rehab services. The strategy has proven successful, but to put roofs over the heads of the most deep-rooted street people, can San Francisco take the next step and expand the program?
Could This Silicon Valley Algorithm Pick Which Homeless People Get Housing? Mother Jones
In the tech capital of the world, those without homes live on the same streets that house companies worth billions of dollars. Inspired by nearby geniuses and their computing, Santa Clara County created the Silicon Valley Triage Tool, an algorithm that uses data to identify which of the area’s homeless should be housed the fastest.
Why Businesses Don’t Need to Be Helpless About Homelessness, Inc.
Can business owners create a customer-friendly shopping environment and be sensitive to area residents without homes? Brian Kolb, a principal at Paramount Contractors & Developers, says yes, believing that these six moves by private enterprises can help the homeless get the assistance they so desperately need.
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Prepare to Be Insanely Jealous of the BatKid’s Eco-Cool BatKicks

So it wasn’t enough that little Miles (aka BatKid) had his Make-a-Wish dream come true with the help of thousands of screaming San Franciscan flashmobbers, the key to the City, and a special edition of the city’s paper. He also had insanely cool custom-made sneakers on his feet. Local startup footwear company Plae made them for Miles, with custom Ka! and Pow! details. Behind the Batman-themed exterior is footwear with kids’ health at its center. The shoes feature recycled PET (milk jug) uppers and environment-friendly leather, all manufactured in a solar-powered, fair-labor factory. Founder Ryan Ringholz previously worked for UGG and Puma, so he knows his way around a sneak. Lucky kid.