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crime22 days ago•6 min saved

Portland nonprofit terminates multiple Urban Alchemy staff amid arrest spree

In Portland, at least five Urban Alchemy employees have been terminated over the past year after arrests on charges ranging from domestic violence to murder and drug offenses, with a KATU investigation highlighting complaints by guests and staff about misconduct. The terms come amid ongoing scrutiny of the nonprofit’s second-chance hiring model, and Urban Alchemy says it acts quickly to terminate employees who violate standards; some cases involve multiple prior incidents and ongoing court proceedings.

via KATU|

#crime #domestic-violence #homeless-services

social-issues2 years ago•2 min saved

Nonprofit Worker Sprays Homeless Person with Water Hose in L.A.

A video showing a contractor for nonprofit organization Urban Alchemy spraying a sidewalk with water as a homeless person scrambles to collect belongings in L.A.'s Skid Row neighborhood has sparked outrage. Urban Alchemy confirmed the worker's firing and denounced the action as "unacceptable." Los Angeles leaders criticized the incident, questioning the $14 million in city funding received by the organization. The city's high homeless population and recent deaths have brought attention to the issue, with similar incidents captured on video in the past.

via NBC News|

#homelessness #humanitarianism #los-angeles

homelessness3 years ago•3 min saved

Portland's 'Safe Rest Village' program plagued by organized crime and drug use.

A Portland resident has criticized the city's "Safe Rest Village" program for the homeless, citing an increase in public drug dealing and loud noises late at night. The program provides the homeless with a place to stay, toilets, laundry, showers, and more. Urban Alchemy, a California-based nonprofit, manages the program in Portland. Some residents living next to the Safe Rest Village have complained about people doing drugs on their property, stealing their water, and hearing fights and screams nearby. The resident argues that the state is profiting from people's suffering and that the program fails to address the root of the problems. Urban Alchemy has responded by adding more practitioners per shift to provide safety and service monitoring.

via Fox News|

#drugs #homelessness #portland