Here's What It's Like To Live In New Jersey's 'Tent City'
Tent City in Lakewood, New Jersey is home to dozens of tents and shelters housing over 70 homeless people. Pitching tents in the woods is one thing, but carving out the amenities to make life...
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This Prominent Legal Advocate For New York's Homeless Tells Us Which NYC...
In his nearly 30-year quest to help New York's homeless population, the executive director of the Urban Justice Center has had to deal with four New York City mayors. And he isn't shy about bashing...
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Legal Advocate Explains Why Homeless Shelters Are Tough For Transgender Kids
While any homeless child or teenager is cause for concern, those who don't conform to gender norms have it even tougher. We sat down on Wednesday with Lee Strock, the head of the Urban Justice...
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9 Famous People Who Became Homeless
Not all stories have fairy-tale endings. We gave you the inspiring stories of homeless people who became rich and famous, but here are some examples that show how riches can turn into rags. Blame it...
View ArticleHow Lakewood, NJ Came To Host The Largest Homeless Camp In The State
Tent City provides shelter and a sense of community for homeless individuals living in a part of New Jersey where there are no homeless shelters. Before Reverend Steve Brigham started the encampment...
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Philadelphia Man Wants To Change How You Look At The Homeless
Every day at noon, Charlie O'Hay orders a cheeseburger and writes poetry at Little Pete's Restaurant in Philadelphia. After eating, he walks downtown to interview and take pictures of homeless people....
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25 Portraits Of Homeless People In Philadelphia
Charlie O'Hay spends every afternoon talking to and taking pictures of the homeless in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia man is not a professional photographer. His main interest instead is to portray...
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Here's The Story Of How I Became Homeless And How I Got Out
I was born in Nigeria, and contrary to the prevalent view of Africa, I had a good life. My father was a high-ranking politician and my mother earned so much running a chicken farm that she out-earned...
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America's 'Unluckiest Woman' Just Lost Her Fifth Home To A Hurricane
They say lightning never strikes the same place twice, but try telling that to Melanie Martinez. Dubbed "America's unluckiest woman," the Louisiana native and school bus driver lost her fifth home...
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The Hottest Tour Guides In London Are Homeless People
Like many other Londoners who make a living showing tourists around the city, Viv is telling a group of visitors how Waterloo Bridge was largely rebuilt by women after World War II.But Viv, 56, is no...
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Justin Timberlake Apologizes For Tasteless Wedding Video After Major Backlash...
Little did real estate agent Justin Huchel know that the private wedding video he made for friends Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, featuring homeless people wishing them well from the streets of...
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There Are One Million Children Living On The Streets In China, And They're...
Last week in Bijie, in the mountainous Guizhou Province, five street children who'd taken refuge from the cold in a large rubbish bin were found dead of suffocation.It has sparked national outrage over...
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New Data Reveals Why Poverty Is Up, But Homelessness Is Down
Two decades ago, a simple idea was floated in the United States: Give homeless people a home rather than temporary shelter and their sense of personal dignity will rise, opening the way for them to...
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15 Rich And Famous People Who Used To Be Homeless
In order to get to where they are today, some people really had to beat the odds. These people weren't just poor — they were homeless.They eventually turned their lives around and became an inspiration...
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Homeless Tour Guides Show Visitors A Darker Side Of The City
There are a multitude of ways to experience a new city — biking, pub crawls, and museums among them.But what about through the eyes of a homeless person?A growing trend in Europe, as well as in San...
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CNBC Host Jim Cramer Once Spent Months Living Out Of His Car
'Rags to riches' tales are a dime a dozen in America, but we were genuinely surprised when Jim Cramer opened up about his brush with homelessness Tuesday. The former hedge fund manager and...
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The Next 'Bachelorette' Used To Be Homeless
"Bachelor" Sean Lowe may have chosen Catherine Giudici as his bride, but contestant Desiree Hartsock, 26, is still winning.The Los Angeles-based bridal stylist from Colorado, who made it to the final...
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Florida Gambling Arrests Could Force Closure Of A Homeless Shelter For Veterans
Homeless shelter for veterans benefited from charity in gambling probe, may have to close.JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A former Army cook who fell on hard times, Debbie Bowman has been living at the...
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There's Been A Surge In The Number Of Homeless Students In Detroit
Detroit is facing an emergency on the education front.Despite the ongoing nationwide economic recovery, the number of homeless public school students in the troubled Michigan city has swelled by 66...
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Nearly Half Of American Women Fear Turning Into 'Bag Ladies'
If one of your biggest fears is that some day you may become a “bag lady,” know that you’re not alone.In fact, according to a new survey from Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, almost...
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