The State of Homelessness In America
No city in the United States currently has enough shelter beds to house all the men, women, and children who will need them tonight. Consequently, communities work to increase the number and improve the quality of the shelter beds that are available.
The Faces of Homelessness
There are 10 "known" homeless people in this photo, but you'd never know it look at them.
Healthcare at the Homeless Level ?
Though chronic diseases are on the increase in the homeless community, healthcare often takes a backseat to shelter, clothing and food.
Homeless Shouldn’t Mean "hard-to-reach"
In January, 2010, a psychiatric social worker, helped direct more than 150 homeless people - frequent visitors to a local library -into social services.
Correctional Facilities and Viral Hepatitis
Adults in correctional facilities are at risk for Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection through sex with HBV-infected persons, injection drug use, and sharing close living quarters with other inmates infected with HBV. In addition, a high percentage of prison inmates have Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
Higher Rates of Non-Liver-Related Deaths in Chronic Hep C
Liver disease isn’t the only life-threatening complication among people living with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, according to an analysis published in the July 15 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases.
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Poverty
Poverty can be defined in many different ways. Some attempt to reduce it to numbers, while others argue that a more ambiguous definition must be used. Full Story |
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Homelessness
The faces of homelessness is ever changing. It can happen to anyone - even you. Full Story | Video Substance Abuse
Studies show that homeless men and women diagnosed as alcohol/substance abusers, began their abuse the year "before" they became homeless. Full Story | Video
Faith and Prayer
As we bring the gospel message to those we serve with free bibles, studies, counseling and referrals to churches throughout the United States. Full Story | Video
Perspectives
Homelessness in the 21st century is an ongoing problem, increasing due to the country's recent economic downturn, especially in urban areas.
"L.A.'s "Skid Row""
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"L.A.'s "Skid Row""
"Healthcare for the Homelessness"
"Leona Lewis' "Homeless"
"Homeless in America"
"A Day In The Life"
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