• Some landlords are evicting tenants despite an order from the CDC aimed at stemming the spread of COVID-19 by preventing evictions. That has led to calls to strengthen protections.
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• A few years ago Briana Daniel got the idea of using a re-purposed food truck to distribute toiletries and other items to the homeless. Now her non-profit is using refurbished vending machines to get those products out to people in need.
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• The Trump administration has passed a nationwide eviction moratorium for people impacted by coronavirus who don’t have other housing options.
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• Heart of Florida United Way CEO Jeff Hayward has mixed emotions Wednesday after Gov. Ron DeSantis extended the housing moratorium for a month.
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• The nonprofit Central Florida Foundation is forming a trust to raise money for affordable housing. The foundation announced today that it will partner with local banks, small businesses and philanthropic groups.
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• The rule makes it illegal for homeless people to sleep or even rest in public places.
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• Derek Shay was 17 when he ran away from home. Stranded near Las Vegas and desperate for money, he was an easy victim for human trafficking in the area. He eventually escaped to central Florida after two years and turned to Homeless Services and later Zebra Coalition for help.
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