Mar 13th, 2008 · Best known for his sly, sexy party anthems, 72-year-old Andre Williams toiled in the music industry trenches for decades, battling homelessness and addiction along the way. Now he's been rediscovered by young white rockers.
Dec 26th, 2009 · Between rising rates in unemployment and foreclosures, it's no wonder that families are now the country's fastest growing homeless population. In Arizona, the number of families experiencing first-time homelessness jumped by more than 10 percent last year. That's created a big challenge for homeless children, trying to balance both school and survival. Gillian Ferris Kohl of member station KNAU in Flagstaff visited with some homeless families and teens, and has this story.
Aug 27th, 2009 · Since Hurricane Katrina, homelessness in the city has doubled to an estimated 12,000. About half of them are now living in abandoned homes and office buildings. The problem has arisen partly because New Orleans' rents are up about 40 percent since 2005, according to an outreach group that aims to find homes for the squatters.
Aug 3rd, 2009 · Dr. Jessie Gaeta co-founded the Home & Healthy for Good project. The program gets the chronically homeless into permanent housing first, then focuses on medical treatment. This approach works better than many traditional programs, and costs less in the long run.
Jul 5th, 2009 · The stimulus package includes money for programs that provide a few months of subsidies for people on the verge of losing their homes. NPR's Pam Fessler reports.
Apr 21st, 2009 · In 2006, the city of Los Angeles decided to crack down on crime and bring some order to Skid Row by introducing the Safer City Initiative. Critics say the program is not just targeting criminals — it's also criminalizing homelessness.
Dec 15th, 2008 · Major U.S. cities struggle as the economic crisis deepens. Many report an increase in homelessness and hunger, according to a new report by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Miami Mayor Manny Diaz is President of the mayoral group and explains the report's troubling indications.
Dec 7th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama on Sunday introduced retired Gen. Eric Shinseki as his choice to run the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Obama's charge to Shinseki: Help veterans facing problems like drug abuse, homelessness and poor health care.