Surviving on the streets has literally become a matter of life and death. Yet another report of senseless violence surfaced this week when a teen allegedly recorded himself attacking a homeless man at a Philadelphia-area trolley stop. The video was …
Often, when people think of homelessness, they forget about the impact it has on children. The number of homeless students in this country is growing. According to the National Center for Homeless Education, homeless student enrollment has risen steadily since …
Winter is making history. Record-breaking snow and subzero temperatures and wind chills are affecting much of the country, including the South. All of us who have been caught in the grip of the wintry weather know how uncomfortable the biting …
Detroit recently made history when its state-appointed emergency manager filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection, making it the largest city ever to file for bankruptcy. As Detroit works through this historic financial crisis, we also continue to attack homelessness in …
I read with interest the recent news that the number of homeless Americans has steadily dropped since 2005. According to a study by the National Alliance to End Homelessness, the number of homeless people has quietly fallen by 17-percent. The …
2011 is here. We are entering the New Year with a lot of hope. Hope that the economy will continue to improve in 2011. Hope that the homeless, hungry and hurting will follow God’s path to a better future. And …