homelessness http://www.npr.org homelessness en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:49:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif homelessness http://www.npr.org Donations Pour In For Homeless Man Who Returned Ring He Got By Mistake Billy Ray Harris held on to Sarah Darling's diamond ring after she accidentally put it in his change cup. When Darling retraced her steps, he returned it to her. His honesty has led to more than $150,000 — so far — in online pledges to help him. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:49:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/26/172953333/donations-pour-in-for-homeless-man-who-returned-ring-he-got-by-mistake?ft=1&f=125948066 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/26/172953333/donations-pour-in-for-homeless-man-who-returned-ring-he-got-by-mistake?ft=1&f=125948066 Billy Ray Harris held on to Sarah Darling's diamond ring after she accidentally put it in his change cup. When Darling retraced her steps, he returned it to her. His honesty has led to more than $150,000 — so far — in online pledges to help him.

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]]> Despite Billions In Aid, Many Haitians Still Live In Squalid Camps Three years ago, a massive earthquake destroyed much of Haiti's capital city. Aid agencies from around the world pledged billions of dollars to help Haiti rebuild. But since then, many of the grand plans have fizzled, and some 350,000 Haitians still live in makeshift camps. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:19:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/01/11/169076593/despite-billions-in-aid-many-haitians-still-live-in-squalid-camps?ft=1&f=125948066 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/01/11/169076593/despite-billions-in-aid-many-haitians-still-live-in-squalid-camps?ft=1&f=125948066 Three years ago, a massive earthquake destroyed much of Haiti's capital city. Aid agencies from around the world pledged billions of dollars to help Haiti rebuild. But since then, many of the grand plans have fizzled, and some 350,000 Haitians still live in makeshift camps.

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]]> Report: Man Given Boots By NYC Police Officer Has Apartment He Could Use But Jeffrey Hillman remains on the streets, the <em>Daily News</em> reports. City officials say they have tried to help him in various ways, but Hillman turns them down. A photo of of the officer giving Hillman boots on a frigid night captured many hearts. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:58:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/04/166485089/report-man-given-boots-by-nyc-police-officer-has-apartment-he-could-use?ft=1&f=125948066 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/04/166485089/report-man-given-boots-by-nyc-police-officer-has-apartment-he-could-use?ft=1&f=125948066 But Jeffrey Hillman remains on the streets, the Daily News reports. City officials say they have tried to help him in various ways, but Hillman turns them down. A photo of of the officer giving Hillman boots on a frigid night captured many hearts.

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]]> Giving Folks A Chance In Medford, Ore. The Maslow Project teaches homeless children how to cope and become self-sufficient, using methods such as art therapy. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/participationnation/2012/08/15/158485148/giving-folks-a-chance-in-medford-ore?ft=1&f=125948066 http://www.npr.org/blogs/participationnation/2012/08/15/158485148/giving-folks-a-chance-in-medford-ore?ft=1&f=125948066 The Maslow Project teaches homeless children how to cope and become self-sufficient, using methods such as art therapy.

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]]> The People's Boutique In Washington, D.C. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday vulnerable D.C. residents can visit Bread for the City and get some clothing for themselves and their families. Sun, 05 Aug 2012 07:15:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/participationnation/2012/08/05/157643397/the-peoples-boutique-in-washington-d-c?ft=1&f=125948066 http://www.npr.org/blogs/participationnation/2012/08/05/157643397/the-peoples-boutique-in-washington-d-c?ft=1&f=125948066 Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday vulnerable D.C. residents can visit Bread for the City and get some clothing for themselves and their families.

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]]> Making Connections In Durham, N.C. Project Homeless Connect pulls together agencies and services to host an annual one-stop shop for people living on the street. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/participationnation/2012/08/03/157965379/making-connections-in-durham-n-c?ft=1&f=125948066 http://www.npr.org/blogs/participationnation/2012/08/03/157965379/making-connections-in-durham-n-c?ft=1&f=125948066 Project Homeless Connect pulls together agencies and services to host an annual one-stop shop for people living on the street.

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]]> Homeless Kids At Play In Washington, D.C. The Homeless Children's Playtime Project lets children ages 1 to 11 from the nearby D.C. General homeless shelter just be kids for a little while. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/participationnation/2012/08/01/157035243/homeless-kids-at-play-in-washington-d-c?ft=1&f=125948066 http://www.npr.org/blogs/participationnation/2012/08/01/157035243/homeless-kids-at-play-in-washington-d-c?ft=1&f=125948066 The Homeless Children's Playtime Project lets children ages 1 to 11 from the nearby D.C. General homeless shelter just be kids for a little while.

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]]> Laws That Target Homeless Imperil Programs That Feed Them Outdoors Many of the hungry and homeless depend on meals served by nonprofit groups in parks and other outdoor areas around the city. But new laws would force those groups to close down or continue serving meals only in indoor spaces. Fri, 06 Jul 2012 03:27:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/07/30/156328035/philadelphia-bans-serving-food-to-the-homeless-in-public?ft=1&f=125948066 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/07/30/156328035/philadelphia-bans-serving-food-to-the-homeless-in-public?ft=1&f=125948066 Many of the hungry and homeless depend on meals served by nonprofit groups in parks and other outdoor areas around the city. But new laws would force those groups to close down or continue serving meals only in indoor spaces.

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]]> Colorado Extends Medicaid To Some Adults Without Kids The state is one of just a few that is expanding Medicaid ahead of a major expansion called for in 2014 by the federal health law. Though the state estimates that 50,000 people meet the income bar, Colorado will only be able to offer coverage to 10,000 people. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/04/26/151456927/colorado-makes-early-move-to-expand-medicaid-to-adults-without-kids?ft=1&f=125948066 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/04/26/151456927/colorado-makes-early-move-to-expand-medicaid-to-adults-without-kids?ft=1&f=125948066 The state is one of just a few that is expanding Medicaid ahead of a major expansion called for in 2014 by the federal health law. Though the state estimates that 50,000 people meet the income bar, Colorado will only be able to offer coverage to 10,000 people.

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]]> Report: Homelessness Among Children Up 38 Percent Since 2007 More than 1.6 million American children were homeless at some point in 2010, the nonprofit National Center on Family Homelessness reports today. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:45:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/12/13/143632180/report-homelessness-among-children-up-38-percent-since-2007?ft=1&f=125948066 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/12/13/143632180/report-homelessness-among-children-up-38-percent-since-2007?ft=1&f=125948066 More than 1.6 million American children were homeless at some point in 2010, the nonprofit National Center on Family Homelessness reports today.

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]]> Covering The Flu Outbreak (With Pandemic Potential) Scrambling a bit this morning. We were committed to talking about the big moves in the auto industry when we started seeing how the swine flu story was percolating over the weekend. What made the decision of switching things around even easier for... Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:43:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2009/04/covering_the_flu_outbreak_with.html?ft=1&f=125948066 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2009/04/covering_the_flu_outbreak_with.html?ft=1&f=125948066 Scrambling a bit this morning. We were committed to talking about the big moves in the auto industry when we started seeing how the swine flu story was percolating over the weekend. What made the decision of switching things around even easier for...

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