I hear it all the time. There are so many homeless people in our Valley, it's disgusting. Well for those of you that are not aware, this is a national problem. Not a Valley problem. If you want to be a part of the solution please take a moment to give some feedback before the deadline of Monday, May 20th, 2019...
Please help me spread the word -- and a HUGE thank you to the Yakama Nation for opening their emergency winter shelter at 326 South Division St. in Toppenish.
This week's harsh cold has been miserable for nearly everyone, but for the Yakima Valley's homeless people, it's life-threatening.
And with at least one person already hospitalized after being exposed to deadly outdoor conditions, Townsquare Media is issuing an emergency call for winter clothing donations.
With dangerously cold temperatures forecast for the next few days, Yakima's Columbia Bank branch is calling attention to its Warm Hearts Winter Drive for local homeless shelters.
The Yakima Union Gospel Mission -- which has helped thousands of hungry local families and individuals over the years -- needs some help of its own now.
Donations are down lately, and the mission doesn't have enough food for Thanksgiving.
Due to the rapid increase of inhabitants at the Yakima homeless encampment on 3rd Street and Walnut, the City of Yakima has been forced to tighten the rules for those staying there.
Summer campouts aren't that much fun if you don't have anyplace else to go -- which is why the cooking staff from Davis High School is spearheading a "Summer Living for the Homeless" event this Saturday (May 21).
The cooks are asking the public to donate everyday supplies that are critical to people living outdoors in the coming months, and they'll be taking in the donations from 8 a...