New Hope Works program offers paid jobs to homeless in Modesto

(FOX40.COM) — A new program aimed at cleaning up Modesto streets while also providing work to people experiencing homelessness is now officially underway. City leaders said the program, called Hope ...
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‘Homeless in Modesto’ film has a sequel. Panel will discuss progress at premiere

The State Theatre will host the Nov. 13 premiere of “Homeless in Modesto II,” the sequel to a 2018 documentary. Both hour-long films feature interviews with numerous unhoused residents and social ...
Modesto Bee

Tears and hope: Modesto’s Downtown Streets Team replaced with city program

City Council creates Hope Works to replace Downtown Streets Team, funds $1.25M. Hope Works will hire 68 part-time employees paid minimum wage; program begins Nov 1. United Way and Modesto Gospel ...
Modesto Bee

Survey says these are the issues Modesto cares about. Find out what they are

Looking over the Modesto arch as the sun sets behind the Diablo Range in January 2024. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com A survey issued by Modesto in late September revealed that homelessness, public ...