Forget that their parents are out of work. That they can’t afford to go to the movies. That they’re living in shelters or crowded houses with family members and friends.
The average household income is just $12,500
Half of the current households in the voucher program include seniors or people with disabilities, and the rest are mostly families with children. The average household income is just $12,500—well below the poverty line of about $18,000 for a family of three.
A homeless man who refused to make a quick buck
Donations have been pouring in for Billy Ray Harris since the country learned how the Missouri panhandler returned the expensive diamond ring that fell off of Sarah Darling’s hand when she was handing him change.
veterans who have experienced homelessness,
These veterans, who have experienced homelessness, unemployment and other troubles since leaving service, are now finding solace as farmers.
veterans first take a 10-week class on aspects of agriculture and small-scale farming
The veterans first take a 10-week class on aspects of agriculture and small-scale farming, such as soil management, planting techniques, irrigation and how to deal with insects and mildew. Then they work together to seed, plant, weed, till and harvest vegetables that go to the Clark County Food Bank.
Veteran Unemployment Rate At Lowest Level In More Than 3 Years
When veteran unemployment dipped earlier this year, experts weren’t sure whether it was a trend or just a blip. That doubt has since been clarifie…
The 2016 CHALENG Survey
2016 CHALENG survey on Veterans Homelessness is open. Veterans, Community, Partners, VA Staff
Targeting Chronically Homeless Veterans with HUD-VASH
Hundreds of veterans are sleeping on the street or in the emergency shelter system in the District of Columbia. This brief examines data from the vulnerability index survey, completed by the DC Department of Health and Human Services and Common Ground, a nonprofit supportive housing provider.
homeless inpatient care
The annual cost for homeless inpatient care in the region is $70 million, according to the county Department of Health Services.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) program
Cuts to homelessness services are unacceptable at a time when so many in our state are struggling to leave homelessness behind or to keep a roof over their head.
Association Against Homelessness in America 