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Hunger, family homelessness on rise in U.S. cities

Reuters - Tue Dec 8, 8:10 am ET

Hunger is spreading while the number of homeless families is increasing as a result of the recession and other factors, according to a report on Tuesday.

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Proposed temporary homeless shelter recommended
The Williamsport Sun-Gazette - Tue Dec 8, 12:01 am ET
Efforts to create a temporary homeless shelter in the former Grace United Methodist Church for people suddenly facing the crisis of homelessness got past the first of two city reviews. The Williamsport Planning Commission on Monday reviewed and recommended a special exception needed for the project, which now goes to the Zoning Hearing Board on Dec. 17 for final approval.
Bend City Emergency Lets Churches House Homeless
Oregon Public Broadcasting - Tue Dec 8, 11:56 am ET
The winter cold is something many have been worrying about – what with the record levels of homelessness. Over the weekend, the city of Bend declared a state of emergency.
Hunger and Homelessness Rising in America
KARK Little Rock - Tue Dec 8, 9:03 am ET
The lingering recession has caused a rise in hunger and homelessness across America. This past year, cities reported a 26-percent increase in requests for hunger assistance.
Homeless shelter execs to plead guilty
UPI - Tue Dec 8, 2:59 pm ET
DETROIT, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Two leaders of a Detroit homeless shelter will plead guilty to charges they diverted taxpayer funds to political causes, The Detroit Free Press said Tuesday.
Newport News notebook: Helping the homeless and hungry
Daily Press - 1 hour 3 minutes ago
The Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority is looking to spend $659,087 to provide financial assistance and services to homeless people and city residents at risk of becoming homeless.
Homeless veterans to receive blankets, warm accessories
St. Petersburg Times - Tue Dec 8, 6:11 pm ET
Chasco eighth-graders are making blankets and warm items for homeless families.
Homeless shelter officials to plead guilty
Detroit Free Press - Tue Dec 8, 12:34 pm ET
Two top officials of a homeless shelter accused of funneling $750,000 in taxpayer dollars to political causes are expected to plead guilty to federal charges today.
Helping the Homeless in South Georgia
WCTV Tallahassee - Mon Dec 7, 5:36 pm ET
Lowndes County agencies met today to strategize ways to curb homelessness in south Georgia.
Homeless People Seek Shelter
KFSM Ft. Smith-Fayetteville - 32 minutes ago
With temperatures expected to dip into single digits Tuesday night, area organizations are stepping up their efforts to help the homeless.
Charlotte homelessness advocate dies
Philanthropy Journal - Mon Dec 7, 10:37 am ET
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Chris Wolf, who gave up his investment-banker's life and income to work on behalf of the homeless, died Dec. 3, the Charlotte Observer reported Dec. 5. He was 54.