A medical examiner says former Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson has died from “blunt head trauma and stab wounds” at a homeless encampment. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner says the 55-year-old Johnson was pronounced dead Wednesday after being found unconscious. His death was ruled a homicide and is being investigated. Johnson was a fourth-round draft pick by New England in 1993. He spent time with the Patriots, Minnesota and Oakland before landing with the Eagles. He had 43 tackles, including seven sacks, and returned a fumble for a touchdown in two years with Philadelphia.
The Continuum of Care program, which is used to help with housing for those in need, is at risk of losing some of its funding across the country, including in Nevada.
They had 2,930 contacts and of that, 2,728 resources were accepted. 194 people were placed in stable housing. 30 of those being children.
Impacts are still being felt from the 83rd Nevada Legislative Session, with 55 new laws from now in Nevada Statute as of January 1.
At a meeting of the Community Homelessness Advisory Board, Washoe County said its shelters are successful, but they're near capacity, while the City of Reno has spent millions on rental assistance.
Downtown Reno Churches are collaborating with the Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality to open warming centers for those in need.
On Monday, the City of Sparks proclaimed November National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. The Eddy House and other local organizations are facing this issue head-on every single day in our community.
The Town of Truckee is moving forward with a pilot program for a temporary homeless shelter.
The Nevada CARES Campus has officially completed their permanent supportive housing project.
After flash floods displace the homeless community, Eddy House is using local outreach to continue supporting the homeless community.