California knows the way to end homelessness. It’s time to find the will. – USA Today
Ohio City To Drop Charges Against Pastor Who Sheltered Homeless People In Church – HuffPost
“Chris Avell, the pastor of Dad’s Place in Bryan, Ohio, faced criminal charges after he gave homeless people shelter overnight in a building that the city said was not zoned for it. Avell pleaded not guilty to 18 zoning law violation charges last month after refusing to turn overnight guests away from his church, which is next door to a homeless shelter with a small number of beds. The city said Avell’s church was not properly zoned for residential usage, and that serious fire code violations were found throughout the building during repeat inspections.
“Shortly afterward, Dad’s Place filed a federal lawsuit against the city, accusing officials of violating the church’s constitutional rights. The lawsuit has not been withdrawn from the court system.”