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3:16pm Aug 13, 2015

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San Diego Installed Public Loos, But Now They're Flush With Problems

by Claire Trageser

The city installed new public toilets that are better ventilated than port-a-potties and include running water. But they turned out pricier than expected, and plans for more are circling the drain.

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David Gilkey / NPR

12:00pm Aug 04, 2015

National National

The U.S. Declared War On Veteran Homelessness — And It Actually Could Win

by Quil Lawrence

In 2009, then-Veterans Affairs head Eric Shinseki declared that all homeless veterans would have housing by 2015. New Orleans has made big strides, but in Los Angeles, the problem persists.

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8:06pm May 27, 2015

National National

Casa Ruby Is A 'Chosen Family' For Trans People Who Need A Home

by Pam Fessler

After becoming homeless and jobless following her transition to being a woman, Ruby Corado got her act together, and now helps others facing similar challenges. "We have a family here," she says.

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4:41pm May 18, 2015

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Amid Seattle's Affluence, Homelessness Also Flourishes

by John Ryan

In Seattle — one of the nation's wealthiest cities — homelessness has surged over the past decade. More people are now homeless in Seattle than anywhere except New York City, Los Angeles or Las Vegas.

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6:23pm Apr 08, 2015

National National

Homeless Families Wait Longer For Shelter Under Seattle's System

by John Ryan

Even with vacancies, most Seattle shelters don't let families stay right away. A system designed to alleviate homelessness has resulted in a bottleneck that leaves families on the streets for longer.

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Greg Allen

11:19am Apr 05, 2015

National National

Lowering A City's Homeless Population — By Forcing The Homeless Out

by Greg Allen

Officials in Hollywood, Fla., have long battled a controversial homeless advocate. Now they've bought his shelter — and made a deal for him and the homeless people who stayed there to go elsewhere.

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Gabriella Demczuk for NPR

3:33pm Mar 31, 2015

National National

Homeless Man Encourages Others On The Streets To 'Get Up'

by Pam Fessler

Tony Simmons is a former heroin addict and drug runner who had been in and out of jail. Today, he helps many of Baltimore's 3,000 homeless residents — with housing guidance, advice and hugs.

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Elizabeth Fiedler/WHYY

3:11pm Jan 15, 2015

National National

Philadelphia Pizza Lovers Pay It Forward One Slice At A Time

by Elizabeth Fiedler

A Philadelphia pizza shop has become an ad hoc feeding program for the homeless where customers can pay the $1 slices forward. To date, some 8,400 slices have been bought for the homeless.
8:24pm Dec 02, 2014

National National Education

Communities Struggle To Reach Homeless Students Living In The Shadows

by Gloria Hillard

More than 1 million public school students in the U.S. don't have permanent homes. Most live doubled up with family or friends, but many live in motels, emergency shelters, campgrounds — even cars.

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9:15pm Sep 22, 2014

Economy Economy

Thomasville Clears The Way For Homeless Shelter Move

Thomasville’s lone homeless shelter has been approved for a move.
9:25am Aug 26, 2014

Economy Economy

Get Housing For Homeless First, Says Advocacy Group

One Guilford County group is trying a different approach to help end homelessness and area churches may play a unique role.

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photo by Steve Biddle - WFDD

2:05pm Feb 27, 2013

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2012 "Point in Time" Homeless Count Results Announced

An annual survey of the number of homeless people living in Guilford County has beencompleted, and the results were announced this morning during a news conference held at the Interactive Resource

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