Tag: homelessness
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Know the Rules of the GameⓇ for Community Service
Listen now for an all new episode of the podcast Know the Rules of the GameⓇ for Community Service with your host Desiree Patno, CEO & President of NAWRB, and special guest Zeeda Daniele, President at Central Park Promotions Inc., which specializes in urban housing, wealth building, music and entertainment marketing and outreach. Zeeda and…
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Veterans Three Times More Likely to Be Homeless
According to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), veterans comprise a little under nine percent of all homeless adults in the U.S., and 37,878 of veterans were experiencing homelessness on a single night in January 2018. Of these, 62 percent were staying in sheltered locations while 38 percent…
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The Debate on W. 58th Street: Sheltering Homeless Responsibly and Ethically
New York City is the epitome of the American Dream, where young professionals go to achieve their professional dreams and develop financial independence. Frank Sinatra crooning the lines “If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere/ It’s up to you, New York New York” embodies the hope and unpredictable nature of the concrete…
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5 Nonprofits Tackling Poverty and Other Women’s Issues
From neighborhood associations that meet a few times a year to large foundations with millions in assets, there are numerous nonprofit organizations in the United States that are working tirelessly to help others and address important societal issues. According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, there are 1.5 million tax-exempt organizations include public charities,…
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Homes for the Homeless
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, out of the 37,323,127 people surveyed, 6,115,244 live under the poverty level in California. Out of these, about 116,000 are homeless and 60 percent of them live on the streets; it is heart wrenching to see the overwhelming numbers.