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Homelessness
HUD announces $5 billion in grants to fight homelessness
Apr 9, 2021
The money can be used for tenant-based rental assistance and property development to create more affordable housing.
How many people have been homeless during the pandemic?
by
Kyle Vass
Mar 17, 2021
One measure of homelessness is the annual "point-in-time count." Critics say it falls short of identifying the problem's severity.
Earmarks make a comeback in a closely divided Congress
Mar 12, 2021
Opponents argue earmarks opened the door to corruption and waste. Supporters argue they'll help make Congress more effective.
As poverty rises, South Florida organization for the homeless starts feeding neighbors, too
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Jan 19, 2021
The number of people showing up for free hot meals has more than doubled since the pandemic began, the CEO of HOPE South Florida says.
Pandemic could cause twice as much homelessness as the Great Recession
Jan 14, 2021
COVID-related unemployment could cause about 600,000 people to become homeless over the next three years, according to a report from the Economic Roundtable.
HUD voucher program funding has helped veterans at risk of homelessness
by
Andy Uhler
Dec 11, 2020
Experts say the "housing first" model is an example of how to deal with housing insecurity for all Americans.
Floridians struggle to find good housing amid affordability crisis, pandemic
Nov 26, 2020
In Osceola County, many people are living in motels that offer limited facilities for long-term stays during a pandemic.
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As colder months approach, Maine housing advocates seek new resources
Oct 7, 2020
Maine homeless agencies are stockpiling food, opening temporary shelters and more to meet the need.
COVID-19 makes a difficult voting process for people who are homeless even harder
Sep 22, 2020
The pandemic has limited access to information about how to vote and what the issues are.
What it's like to navigate the first year of motherhood without a stable home
Apr 28, 2020
Data can tell us who is on welfare, but not what it's like to to live in the system.