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Monday Q&A: Her call of duty is helping Stanislaus County homeless
The Modesto BeeSTANISLAUS COUNTY -- Every night, The Salvation Army's homeless shelter provides a safe place for men and woman to sleep. The charity helps find housing for veterans and people who have been institutionalized or living on the street for more than a...Tags: Social Issues, The Salvation Army, Dentistry and Dental Health
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Overnight homeless simulation event postponed
The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind.A program aimed at letting people experience first-hand the frustrations and challenges of being homeless has been postponed. Families By Choice had scheduled a "box-in" event simulating homelessness at Gilbert Park Friday night/Saturday morning....Tags: Social Issues, Family
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Turning trash into treasure: Feat of Clay Gallery hosts annual recycled art show
The Daily Times, Farmington, N.M.Sandy Martin has been making jewelry out of recycled materials for years. She started because recycled and reused materials were more affordable than traditional jewelry supplies. However, over time, the recycled art became her passion. Every year...Tags: Social Issues, Artists, Earth Day, Fine Artists, Consumers
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Volunteers camp out in boxes in effort to raise awareness of homelessness
The Buffalo NewsTeenagers and a few adults slept in appliance cartons on the Medaille College campus Saturday night to call attention to the continuing problem of homelessness in the Buffalo area. As a bitter wind blew a few snowflakes through the air and...Tags: Belief and Faith, Social Issues, Family, Erie County, Religion and Belief
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$38 million will boost Central Avenue's appeal
Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla.It's where north meets south and it's the conduit from downtown to the beaches. Now there is a $38 million plan under way to revitalize Central Avenue and attract more businesses, residents and tourists to the 8-mile street that was once the city's main...Tags: Social Issues, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Arts, Personal Service, Saint Petersberg (Russia)
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BRIEF: Hike for the Homeless raises total of $38,000 says Bangor shelter director
Bangor Daily News, MaineThis year's Hike for the Homeless raised more money for the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter than initially estimated, the shelter's director said this week. On the day of the hike, which took place on April 13, shelter Director Dennis Marble announced that... -
Contributors backed out of homeless shelter support over suspicions of wrongdoing.
The Hawk Eye, Burlington, IowaThree of the Burlington Area Homeless Shelter's stalwart contributors said they stopped sending money months ago because they didn't trust the people in charge. Pastor Mike Orthel of First United Methodist Church said he used to regularly send...Tags: Social Issues, Human Rights, Politics
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Girl, 11, delivers Easter to those in need
Our Town CorrespondentThis year marked the third year in a row that 11-year-old Lexi Rogers delivered Easter baskets to local children in hospitals. With the help of her guardian Missy Spaugy, as well as 9-year-old brother Jordan and 4-year-old sister Kylee, Rogers delivered...Tags: Social Issues, Easter
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Homelessness down 2.2% in Sedgwick County
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsThe latest count of homeless people in Wichita shows a slight drop between 2012 and 2013. The 2013 Sedgwick County "Point-In-Time" County found there are an estimated 538 people who meet the HUD definition of being homeless. (see below for HUD definition)...Tags: Social Issues
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Tuberculosis outbreak in downtown L.A. sparks federal effort
L.A. NOWPublic health officials have launched a new, coordinated effort to contain a persistent outbreak of tuberculosis in downtown L.A.’s skid row, including searching for more than 4,500 people who may have been exposed to the disease. The Centers for... -
Persistent strain of TB claims victims on L.A.'s skid row
Public health officials have launched a new, coordinated attack to contain a persistent outbreak of tuberculosis on downtown Los Angeles' skid row, including a search for more than 4,500 people who may have been exposed to the disease. The Centers for...
Tags: Social Issues, Coughing, Health and Safety at Work, Substance Abuse, Health Organizations
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A Leader for Our Time
Orlando Opinionators - Orlando SentinelThe Central Florida Commission on Homelessness announced this week the hiring of Andrae Bailey as their new CEO. Andrae Bailey is a great choice. I know him to be a collaborative leader who moves beyond institutional loyalties to reach higher goals....
Apr 22, 2013
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Apr 21, 2013
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Apr 20, 2013
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Apr 19, 2013
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Apr 8, 2013
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Apr 15, 2013
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Feb 21, 2013
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Feb 21, 2013
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Mar 22, 2013
| Orlando Sentinel
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