Hunger, family homelessness on rise in U.S. cities
Reuters - Tue Dec 8, 8:10 am ETHunger 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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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.
MONTICELLO — All he finds in his tiny refrigerator is a can of juice and powdered milk.
Local homeless shelters are bracing to take in even greater numbers of people tonight as forecasters predict subfreezing temperatures and blustering winds.Faith Mission staff says they have been at capacity for days as wetter, colder weather has continued. Beds are still available at the Salvation Army Men’s Lodge on Seventh Street but Capt. Brenda Shafer says more blankets and pillows will be ...
Editor's Note: Hunger gnaws. Pain is acute. Shame is seen.
CINNAMINSON - Four men were arrested after police recovered a stolen vehicle in the township Friday.
Frisco gets a chance Dec. 15 to support the community’s neediest families while enjoying a good meal at area restaurants. “Feed Frisco” is the first of a planned annual event to fight hunger by raising money to help local families.
DEARBORN HEIGHTS/DEARBORN -- The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit launched its annual Red Kettle Campaign throughout Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties on Nov. 13 in an effort to raise $7.8 million to sustain its annual services.
ROXBURY TWP. — Donna Gifford, a native of Succasunna, always enjoyed volunteering at Noah’s Ark as a young girl.
ROXBURY TWP. – The Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Shelter, located in Ledgewood, has teamed up with various restaurants in the community for a fun and exciting “dine-to-donate” fundraiser.
This holiday season, many agencies, businesses and people have taken it upon themselves to help feed the hungry, give warm clothes to the needy and provide Christmas presents for children. Here is a list of opportunities to give this Christmas season. - If you have a food, clothing or toy drive you'd like to add to this list, e-mail community@idahopress.com.
The Mail: Doesn't it occur to our city that the stabbing at Beans and Bread is the reason local residents are opposed to that facility's expansion? ("Beans and Dread," Mobtown Beat, Nov. 25) Why do residents in Baltimore have to fight the Catholic Charities monolith by themselves? It is the city's job, too. ...