In recent years, so many of us have become keenly aware of people struggling with homelessness. We see them at traffic intersections, huddling in doorways, and sleeping under bridges. Many others are hidden from view. In Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, an impressive coterie of professionals spends their days and nights reaching out to those in need, offering […]
Homelessness
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Maine School Districts Under Pressure Amid Spike In Homeless Youth
Maine is seeing a growing number of young people, from preschool through 12th grade, who are homeless or displaced. They are moving into shelters, couch surfing with other families and, in rare cases, camping or living in cars. According to the National Center for Homeless Education the number of homeless youth increased by 30 percent in just two years.
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This I Believe New England – Homeless
It’s no secret that both nationally and locally, many people struggle with homelessness. The statistics are staggering and intimidating. In the most recent reports, more than 3,000 people in Rhode Island were considered homeless, nearly one-third of them including families with children. In Massachusetts, more than 20,000 people experienced homelessness during the most recent daily count. Nationally, more than […]
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HUD Report on Homeless Doesn’t Tell Whole Story, Experts Say
A report from HUD reported a decrease in total homelessness in Rhode Island. That isn’t the full picture, according to local experts.
