Stories Tagged as
Homeless
At food banks, digital donations go farther
by
Amy Scott
Nov 28, 2013
While food banks would never turn away that can of about-to-expire lima beans, those donations come with a lot of overhead.
A housing-first solution to chronic homelessness in Nashville
by
Blake Farmer
Oct 7, 2013
Nashville's homeless get housing from private landlords in a new experimental program.
Why homeless kids are harder to count
Jul 30, 2013
The Urban Institute looks to make counting homeless youth more effective.
A parking lot for the homeless in Phoenix
by
Krissy Clark
Jul 17, 2013
The city of Phoenix is increasingly enforcing a law that bans sleeping on the streets. A shelter has made room for displaced homeless people in a parking lot.
Skid Row was L.A.'s solution for homelessness. Now that's changing
Mar 19, 2013
Los Angeles has long steered its homeless population to a border area of downtown rarely seen except by those who work there and the homeless. Now redevelopment is pressing against Skid Row, and advocates are taking steps to secure homes for the homeless.
Celebrating Chinese New Year on the Street of Eternal Happiness
by
Rob Schmitz
Feb 14, 2013
Chinese New Year is a time when most Chinese return home to celebrate with their families. We meet one homeless man who spends his New Year begging for change on the Street of Eternal Happiness.
Rebuilding a life from homelessness
Jan 7, 2013
Marketplace revisits homeless, single mom Silvia Encinas.
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Homeless vets face challenges in filing disability claims
Nov 12, 2012
The Veteran's Administration has made homeless vets a priority, but delays in getting benefits persist
Rich and poor in San Diego speak out on wealth gap
Oct 5, 2012
Residents of San Diego's wealthiest and poorest neighborhoods reflect on opportunity, responsibility and the American Dream.
A car can transport people out of poverty
Oct 5, 2012
When you're poor, car trouble can spiral out of control -- but for those without access to public transportation, a car is essential.