Tag Archives: New Hope for Families

This is the first installment of Deep Dive: WFHB and Limestone Post Investigative where we look into issues regarding health, housing, and the environment that directly impact residents of Monroe County. This month we are looking into the housing crisis, next month we will address possible solutions. The housing crisis we face is complex but can be broken down into …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, August 18th, 2021. Later in the program, WFHB Correspondent Kade Young speaks with Executive Director of New Hope for Families Emily Pike about a new homeless shelter and child care center, which is set to be completed by the end of this year. That’s coming up in today’s feature report. Also coming …

New Hope for Families raised $3.9 million to help build a new homeless shelter and child care center. About 40 percent of people experiencing homelessness in Monroe County are families with children, says the organization’s executive director, Emily Pike. “Those people don’t tend to be very visible,” she said. “Those families are afraid of being separated from their children.” Over …

 President Donald Trump declared a national emergency today at approximately 3:30 pm. The FDA approved a new test for the virus and expect up to half a million available by Monday. Work is being done to create a screening website and drive through virus testing.  Large-in-person Bloomington public meetings will be reduced starting Monday due to the coronavirus. With necessary …