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State’s Student Homeless Population Doubles | Baltimore , Maryland | Baltimore Sun
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND — Ryan’s experience is becoming increasingly common. The number of homeless students in Maryland has more than doubled in the past five years, rising from 6,721 to 14,117 last school year, according to the Maryland State Department of Education.
Homeless Make Up Growing Number Of California Welfare Recipients | California | Los Angeles Times
CALIFORNIA — Over the last five years, the number of CalWorks families without a permanent place to live has grown by 98%. That’s nearly four times the growth of non-homeless families who are also getting assistance.
Homeless Students Face Extra Burdens | Everett , Washington | HeraldNet
EVERETT, WASHINGTON — Transportation, health, fees and access to technology all pose problems for students who have lost their homes. An economy mired in the longest recession since the Great Depression has had a big impact on the number of homeless students in school districts throughout Snohomish County and statewide.
Homeless Student Is Intel Science Talent Search Semifinalist | Brentwood , New York | Geek
BRENTWOOD, NEW YORK — Samantha Garvey, a senior as Brentwood High School has managed to become one of the remaining 300 semifinalists in the Intel Science Talent Search this year. Her research focused on mussels and her discovery that they change the thickness of their shells if a predator such as crabs are introduced. Why is Garvey’s achievement so impressive? Because she, and her entire family, are homeless and rely on a local homeless shelter.
Homeless Students Hit Record High In Boom Town | Williston , North Dakota | KFYR NBC
WILLISTON, NORTH DAKOTA — People desperate for work have been flocking to Williston to support their families. But although they might be making more money, the school district says they`re not necessarily helping their children. The problem is the housing shortage. This year there`s been a record number of homeless students in the Williston School District, and administrators think it`s just the beginning.
Number Of Homeless Families Increasing | Colorado | Colorado Springs Gazette
COLORADO — At 42 years old, with a storage shed full of furniture, a car, and some money in her pocket, Andrea Garrett found herself homeless.
Taking In The Homeless For The Holidays | Grand Junction , Colorado | 11 News NBC
GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO — Having no place to call home becomes especially difficult during the cold Colorado winters. But one local faith community has opened their doors to homeless men of the Grand Valley during the holidays, a time of year when they especially need to feel the warmth.
Fairhope Family Collecting Blankets For Homeless | Fairhope , Alabama | WKRG News 5
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA — Another cold night means another struggle for people living on the streets trying to stay warm. But one family in Fairhope is trying to help. Selena Powell and her 13-year-old son, Blayze, are collecting blankets, toiletries and winter gear.
Twitter Use Turns Homeless Woman Into A Social Media Celebrity | Chicago , Illinois | Daily Herald
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — With competition so fierce, becoming a standout on Twitter, Facebook and other social media is a challenge for anyone. Imagine achieving it while homeless.
Female Vets Talk Joblessness, Homelessness | Fayetteville , North Carolina | The Early Show | CBS News
FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA — Tens of thousands of troops are leaving military service and entering an often bleak job market. For women with families, it’s especially difficult to find work and housing.
