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Friday Round-up: this week in the news
“The percentage of women among sheltered veterans increased by 1.8 percentage points between 2010 and 2011 and by 2.3 percentage points since 2009.” http://huff.to/15CgTT9 Today we celebrate International Women’s Day! How are you getting invol…
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Friday Round-up: this week in the news
This article says ending homelessness should start locally – right here in D.C. What do you think? http://huff.to/MyJe2X New York City’s guaranteed shelter policy attracts more homeless families than local organizations have space for: http://ny…
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Friday Round-Up: This week in the news
Families crowding together into single homes because of the bad economy increased the number of homeless families last year, even as the total number of homeless individuals dropped. http://bit.ly/a4BwuN On 6/22, the USICH will release the nation…
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Friday Round-Up: This week in the news
A group of Philadelphia third graders went before City Council Thursday to draw attention to the problem and let officials know the community needs to come together to end it. http://bit.ly/9EqzB5 Mayor Gavin Newsom’s proposed cuts in San Fran…
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Friday Round-Up: This week in the news
Under a new city proposal, those who are homeless in New York City and live in shelters, but have jobs, would be required to put part of their wages into savings. http://bit.ly/9XlGT9 As Memorial Day approaches, this op-ed piece from the Huffington…
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