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Tuesday

Buckshot Cunningham lived without housing for years before he moved into a small cottage at Hope Village, a shelter run by the nonprofit Rogue Retreat in southern Oregon.

Buckshot Cunningham lived without housing for years before he moved into a small cottage at Hope Village, a shelter run by the nonprofit Rogue Retreat in southern Oregon. April Ehrlich/Jefferson Public Radio hide caption

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Law Enforcement Officials Argue Rural Homeless Services Worsen Problem

JPR Classics & News

Rural homelessness in Oregon isn't as visible as its urban equivalent, but it's a major problem. Even when money is available, local officials say providing resources could make the problem worse.

Law Enforcement Officials Argue Rural Homeless Services Worsen Problem

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Friday

How Boise's Fight Over Homelessness Is Rippling Along The West Coast

Tents housing homeless line a street near the LAPD Central Community Police Station in downtown Los Angeles. Richard Vogel/AP hide caption

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How Boise's Fight Over Homelessness Is Rippling Along The West Coast

Cities in the West that are dealing with an explosion of homelessness are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that limits bans on camping in public parks and rights of way.

How Boise's Fight Over Homelessness Is Rippling Along The West Coast

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Friday

A Grass-Roots Effort To Feed The Poor Is Growing, Burrito By Burrito

Growing up, Liam Foley (left) was in charge of dishes and never cooked. He was still able to help chop the onions, though, at a burrito-making project for the poor in San Francisco. Alan Greenblatt/NPR hide caption

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The Salt

A Grass-Roots Effort To Feed The Poor Is Growing, Burrito By Burrito

Burrito-making get-togethers are sprouting up around the U.S. to distribute healthy, grab-and-go meals, as well as provide people a fun way to help out and get involved with their communities.

Thursday

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Wednesday

Vigils Honor The Homeless Who Died As They Lived: On The Streets

Vigil attendees march down 14th Street NW in Washington, D.C., carrying a casket memorializing the homeless who died this year Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption

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Vigils Honor The Homeless Who Died As They Lived: On The Streets

Every Dec. 21, the longest night of the year, vigils are held in many cities for the homeless who have died there. Life expectancy is at least 12 years shorter than for those who are not homeless.

Vigils Honor The Homeless Who Died As They Lived: On The Streets

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Thursday

Homelessness In The U.S. Was Down Slightly Over The Past Year

People in Denver line the sidewalks near the Denver Rescue Mission in October. Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post via Getty Images hide caption

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The Two-Way

Homelessness In The U.S. Was Down Slightly Over The Past Year

Homelessness fell overall, despite large increases in cities such as Los Angeles and Seattle, according to a new HUD report. There were declines among veterans, families and the chronically homeless.

Thursday

On LA's Skid Row, Homeless Women Seek Shelter From The Streets

Sylvia Welker feeds the pigeons on Skid Row in Los Angeles. There are currently 47,000 homeless people in and around Los Angeles. Gloria Hillard for NPR hide caption

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National

On LA's Skid Row, Homeless Women Seek Shelter From The Streets

There are now 47,000 homeless people in and around Los Angeles. The number of homeless women living on the streets has increased dramatically, and many are at risk of violence and sexual assault.

On LA's Skid Row, Homeless Women Seek Shelter From The Streets

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Thursday

LA Officials Bring The Hammer Down On Tiny Houses For Homeless

Los Angeles resident Elvis Summers poses with his tiny house on wheels he built. Summers never thought more than 5.6 million people would watch a YouTube video of him constructing the 8-foot-long house, which is small enough to fit in a parking space. Damian Dovarganes/AP hide caption

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LA Officials Bring The Hammer Down On Tiny Houses For Homeless

KCRW

One citizen has taken the Los Angeles homeless crisis into his own hands, building dozens of small shelters and giving them to the homeless. But the city says the structures are unsafe.

LA Officials Bring The Hammer Down On Tiny Houses For Homeless

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Thursday

In Rural America, Homeless Population May Be Bigger Than You Think

The point-in-time count for the homeless population often misses those who crash on friends' couches or stay in cheap motels due to a lack of shelters. Dale Dean, from Cheyenne, Wyo., is one of them. Miles Bryan/Wyoming Public Radio hide caption

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National

In Rural America, Homeless Population May Be Bigger Than You Think

Wyoming Public Radio

The rural homeless often crash with friends or stay in cheap motels on cold nights due to a lack of shelters. But this means homeless tallies miss them — and the state gets less funding to help them.

In Rural America, Homeless Population May Be Bigger Than You Think

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Saturday

Building A New Community For The Rural Homeless

From Dust Bowl refugees to post World War II travelers, people have long been drawn to Route 66 to make a change. That same story of transformation is still being told in the old 66 Motel. Laurel Morales/KJZZ hide caption

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Building A New Community For The Rural Homeless

KJZZ News

One woman gave up a prosperous career with the goal of helping homeless people rebuild their lives.

Building A New Community For The Rural Homeless

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