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  • Chasing Heroin

    February 23, 2016 |

    PBS Frontline |

    Broadcast TV Programs |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    A two-hour investigation places America’s heroin crisis in a fresh and provocative light -- telling the stories of individual addicts, but also illuminating the epidemic's years-in-the-making social context, deeply examining shifts in U.S. drug policy, and exploring what happens when addiction is treated like a public health issue, not a crime.

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  • Helping Homeless Artists Turn Around Their Fortunes

    February 17, 2016 |

    The New York Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

    It's often difficult for the disadvantaged portion of the population to find meaningful and rewarding work. The start-up ArtLifting takes pieces created by homeless and disabled people, finds buyers and shares the proceeds with the artists.

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  • Jobs for the Homeless

    February 02, 2016 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Albuquerque, New Mexico

    An Albuquerque program pays panhandlers to clean up city trash—and gets them needed help, pairing city services with a jobs program.

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  • No Toilets for the Homeless

    January 20, 2016 |

    Bright Magazine |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

    Living without shelter often means forgoing “perks” like indoor plumbing. Here’s how nearly 600,000 Americans get by, and how providing public toilets can improve a city's overall sanitation.

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  • When Women Must Choose Between Abuse And Homelessness

    January 14, 2016 |

    The Huffington Post |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    New Destiny Housing — the only nonprofit in New York City providing low-income rental housing specifically for domestic violence survivors is trying to make it easier for domestic violence survivors to leave their partners.

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  • Converting Buses to Showers for the Homeless

    December 23, 2015 |

    KQED |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    Check out how the non-profit, Lava Mae, converts old public transportation buses into mobile showers for San Francisco's homeless.

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  • Columbia church helps end homelessness one condo at a time

    December 22, 2015 |

    Columbia Flier |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Columbia, Maryland

    Frustrated with providing temporary assistance to the homeless, a coalition of Howard County, Maryland churches raised money to purchase a condominium to permanent house a homeless family. The tenant pays 30 percent of their income as rent and the coalition covers the cost of fees and services.

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  • Here's More Proof That Giving Housing To Vets Prevents Homelessness

    December 11, 2015 |

    The Huffington Post |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Virginia

    Homelessness is rampant, and cities often struggle with creative ways to eliminate the problem. Numerous studies and pilot programs have concluded that simply giving housing to homeless people is a cost-effective and surefire way to keep them off of the streets.

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  • Utah Reduced Chronic Homelessness By 91 Percent; Here's How

    December 10, 2015 |

    NPR |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Salt Lake City, Utah

    A decade ago, Utah set itself an ambitious goal—to end chronic homelessness. As of 2015, the state, which has adopted a "housing first" approach, can just about declare victory: The population of chronically homeless people has dropped by 91 percent.

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  • We Don't Need to Wait on Congress to Fight Homelessness

    November 12, 2015 |

    The Nation (New York) |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New Jersey

    Far too many Americans are homeless, and with congress dragging their feet in implementing funds, it is up to individual places to set up programs to help provide housing. Counties in New Jersey have enacted legislation to fund housing and other services, but in other areas the fight is still on to pass legislation.

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