All posts by Jesus Hernandez
The Many Faces Of Homelessness | Huffington Post
Families are a newer face to homelessness that run the gamut, due to situations regarding financial instabilities, not having access to health care, unemployment, lack of affordable housing and the recent trend of foreclosures.
No Excuses! The Homeless Entrepreneur | Philadelphia , Pennsylvania | Huffington Post
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA — Jason Mercado is homeless and currently lives in a homeless shelter with over 40 others. He is one of the many tragedies of this hard economy who has entered into the realm of the impoverished. However, “down” he may be, but “out” he certainly isn’t. On that day Jason told me about the business he had started — “Just Cookies.”
Homeless Youths See Dreams On A Broadway Stage | New York | New York Times
NEW YORK — “I was this little black girl growing up in Brooklyn dreaming about singing on a world stage,” Ms. Jenkins said. “I was lucky enough to have parents who helped nurture that dream.”
Once Homeless, Deputy Patrols Streets Where He Once Slept | Augusta , Georgia | The Augusta Chronicle
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA — Since 2009, Jones has gone from a military stint in Iraq to being homeless on the streets of Augusta to recently getting his badge as a Richmond County Sheriff’s deputy. When thinking about the last year, now that their family is back together again, Jones’ wife, Atiah, acknowledges how rough things were.
Homelessness On The Rise In D.C., Loudoun County, But Steady In Region, Study Shows | Washington D.C. | The Washington Post
WASHINGTON D.C., Although the overall number of homeless in the region remained virtually unchanged from last year, the number of families without homes rose for the third straight year and places such as the District and Loudoun County had significant overall increases, a yearly survey showed.
More Homeless Students Than Ever In Michigan | Grand Rapids , Michigan | WZZM 13 ABC News
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — The number of homeless students in Michigan’s schools has jumped more than 300% in the last four years, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
With A Hyundai And Strong Will, Homeless Woman, 40, Graduates From College | Manatee , Florida | Bay News 9
MANATEE, FLORIDA — Shawna Machado studied at coffee shops, slept in parking lots and sometimes showered at school. In the end, she earned a college degree. For two years, Machado, 40, has been homeless after losing a well-paying job at a doctor’s office. She was let go shortly after the economy tanked. She didn’t have a degree to fall back on.
Homeless, Abandoned Teen Bound For Harvard University | Lawndale , North Carolina | FOX 19 News
LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA — 18 year old Dawn Loggins has an amazing story to tell. She has been homeless, abandoned by her parents, and called a high school dropout. But she didn’t let those challenges stop her from living her dream of one day attending an Ivy League University. She was accepted to Harvard University. She said her motivation came from her experiences.
Homeless Count Reveals Uptick In People On The Street In The Bronx, But Watchdogs Claim Figures Even Higher | Bronx , New York | New York Daily News
BRONX, NEW YORK — The street homeless population of the Bronx has spiked, according to an annual survey by the Bloomberg administration. The 2012 Homeless Outreach Street Population Estimate found 169 homeless people on the streets of the Boogie Down, a 47% increase over last year, officials announced recently. Meanwhile, the homeless population of the subway system jumped 28%, from 1,275 to 1,634, and the citywide total rose 23%, from 2,648 to 3,262.
Reaching Out To The Homeless | Houston , Texas | Click2Houston KPRC NBC
HOUSTON, TEXAS — HPD Homeless Outreach Team, founded and operated by Officers, Giraldo, Terry and Wick., helps those living on the streets,
