Vaccination Program Begins For Brno’s Homeless Population
Last week, the Podané ruce organization began vaccinating homeless people in Brno against Covid-19. More than 80 doses of the Moderna vaccine have already been successfully administered by the organization’s…
Community Clothes Closet Helps Homeless People; Greatest Need Is For Men’s Clothing
Trousers, shoes, jackets, underwear, blankets or sleeping bags. The community clothes closet in the Brno Municipality building at Křenová 20 is most in need of men's clothes. Clothes can be…
Brno Homeless Shelters Add Dog Kennels To Keep Their Clients’ Pets Warm During Winter
In the week leading up to Christmas, the Social Care Department of the City of Brno will place five insulated dog kennels in Brno's homeless shelters. Homeless people often do…
City Council Announces That Rapid Rehousing Pilot Project Will Not Be Renewed; Replacement Program Said To Be Under Development
Analysis from researchers suggests that the pilot scheme has been a success. Now a long-term replacement project, operated centrally by the Czech Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, is in…
Unique New Mobile App Aims To Provide Services To Brno’s Drug Users and Homeless
The app, developed by Brno-based non-profit organisation Podané Ruce, is the first of its kind in Europe. Photo credit: Casadei Graphics. Brno, Mar 5 (BD) - A new mobile application,…