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Commentary: Congressional bill will help the homeless
Finally! A viable solution for the homeless experience. We see homeless people and families in our parks, on our beaches, under our bridges and in our subway stations, and we ask ourselves, "When is someone going to do something about this? How did...Tags: Politics, Health and Safety at Work, Unemployment Benefits, Nydia Velazquez, Family
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City tackles shelter first
The Honolulu Star-AdvertiserMayor Kirk Caldwell on Thursday detailed a Housing First pilot project to provide shelter for up to 100 chronically homeless people across Oahu. He said it will work where others failed because it will seek community buy-in and try to place the homeless...Tags: Research, Mental Illness, Religion and Belief, Philosophy, Addiction
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Diverse ideas flow from Colorado Springs homelessness conversations
The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.)A large brainstorming session Thursday after a panel discussion about homelessness in Colorado Springs produced diverse conversations about how to tackle the problem. Ideas ranged from allowing homeless people to collect recyclables from the county dump...Tags: Social Issues
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Forum shows no easy answers to Colorado Springs homeless problem
The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.)No one on a panel of homeless service providers pretended to have all the answers to helping people get off the streets of Colorado Springs. But at a forum to discuss homelessness Thursday, they agreed on one thing: It's a complex problem that will take...Tags: Health, Family, United Way , Social Issues, Mental Health
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Twice as many people at risk of homelessness in county
The Columbian, Vancouver, Wash.Homelessness is on the rise again. It's been surprising to note in recent years that the Great Recession did not result in huge numbers of destitute people landing in America's streets. Many experts have said that's due largely to a targeted infusion of...Tags: Environmental Issues, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Conservation, Family, Social Issues
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LETTER: Critical Step In Helping Homeless
In response to the editorial "Homeless 'Bill Of Rights' Doesn't Get At Problem" [May 6, http://www.courantopinion.com]: The article is right in that it recognizes the need to address the systematic problems in structures and institutions that cause...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Social Issues
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Generous 89-year-old gets honor for service
Laguna Beach Coastline Pilot, Costa Mesa, Calif.Don Black may have retired from the working world, but he doesn't stop when it comes to community service. Black, 89, spends his days with Laguna Beach's homeless, providing them an ear and a shoulder to cry on through his generous spirit. His wife,...Tags: Christianity, Human Interest, Religion and Belief, Rentals, Social Issues
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Herald-Times, Bloomington, Ind., Rod Spaw column
Herald-Times, Bloomington, Ind.Homeless shelters first require zoning Q We get it that there are places where no homeless shelter is allowed. But please, Hotline, can you find out what zoning is required for a shelter? What kinds of spaces can legally be offered? Could an empty...Tags: Politics, Credit and Debt, Taxation, Mitch Daniels, Personal Income
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Howard steps up for homeless with land buy for housing [Commentary]
Howard County took an important step in the fight against homelessness last week by purchasing an 8-acre lot that will be the future home to a 30-unit housing facility. Using $3.25 million in land acquisition dollars, the county bought the land at the...Tags: Social Issues, Ken Ulman, Volunteers of America
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Blodgett has raised $6,000 for homeless shelter
The Hawk Eye, Burlington, IowaIn just a week, Char Blodgett, the new interim director of the Burlington Area Homeless Shelter, has raised $6,000 for the cause. Blodgett has been spreading the news in the last two days, addressing the Burlington City Council Monday night and...Tags: Employees, Human Interest, Social Issues, Career and Workplace
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Mayor: Focus on low-barrier shelter harms city, homeless
Herald-Times, Bloomington, Ind.Mayor Mark Kruzan said Tuesday the city stopped allowing a group to shelter homeless people in a municipal parking garage because of numerous complaints and safety concerns. Advocates for a low-barrier summer shelter joined a group of about 30...Tags: Judges, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice
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Gateway debate kicks off race for New Haven's next mayor
New Haven Register, Conn.Businesses who fail to pay their low-wage workers were put on notice Tuesday by New Haven's many mayoral candidates: They would send the police to arrest you. Six of the seven contenders addressed this and numerous other social justice issues in an...Tags: Politics, Family, Immigration, Social Issues, Police Arrests
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