Fredericksburg police investigating homeless … – Washington Post
Police in Fredericksburg are investigating the homicide of a man found dead in a homeless camp Wednesday morning. The victim was identified only as a …
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A lack of educational opportunities limits access to living-wage jobs
A lack of educational opportunities limits access to living-wage jobs. Research has shown the lack of a high school diploma to be associated with homelessness for individuals and families.
Washington state residents living below the poverty line
While the national rate is on the increase, the poverty rate in Washington state has remained relatively steady, according to new Census data.
Advocates Seek Better Health Outcomes For Homeless
Homeless patients stay in hospitals in Los Angeles County about four days longer on average than patients who aren’t homeless.
Unemployment has dropped below 5 percent in the city of Seattle
Paying an estimated one million workers in Washington a higher hourly rate would help everyone, he says, because those workers are more likely to spend their money at local businesses “creating more economic dynamism.”
Watching you on the news the other day brought tears to my eyes
Harris captured the hearts of readers in February soon after Darling and her husband, Bill Krejci, went public with his good deed. They launched a fundraiser to show their gratitude and it has since collected more than $187,000.
Association Against Homelessness in America 