Jul 17th, 2006 · This week in Washington, officials from across the country are meeting to compare strategies for ending homelessness in their communities. One place they'll be looking at closely is Miami, where officials have been methodically attacking the problem since the early 1990s. Rachel Jones reports.
Jul 5th, 2006 · By the time he turned 20, Micah P. Hinson had stared down drug problems, jail time, homelessness and financial ruin. His background goes a long way toward explaining the depth of the appreciation he conveys on his warm and wonderful "The Day the Volume Won."
Jun 11th, 2006 · In the fight to eradicate homelessness, several American cities are using a concept called Housing First. The idea is to get people into permanent housing before dealing with other problems, such as substance abuse and mental illness. Monica Brady-Myerov of member station WBUR reports.
May 23rd, 2006 · Maine has a new tool to fight violence against homeless residents -- the state is the first to add homelessness to the state's hate-crimes law. The plan got a boost when a homeless man was allegedly burned to death beneath a bridge in Bangor.
Jan 26th, 2006 · Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is leading a task force on poverty for the U.S. Conference of Mayors. He tells Michele Norris about his plan to fight poverty, homelessness and other issues facing his city and others around the nation.
Feb 9th, 2005 · A new government initiative in Kentucky works to fight homelessness by reducing substance abuse. Supporters say drugs and alcohol are the root cause of homelessness for thousands of people. But skeptics worry the initiative will divert money from other housing programs.