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$165 Million Housing Program Still Sits Untouched 2 Years Later
Society & Culture  (tags: news, society, humans, culture, ethics, government, rights, First Nations, Aboriginal, Native Rights, poverty, housing )

Michael
- 193 days ago - thestar.com
Due to restrictions on who qualifies, First Nations struggle with a gov't housing program that ignores the needs of seniors, singles, families without children and those on social assistance. Instead of changing the criteria gov't extends deadline June 30
Housing Glut Could Help War Wounded
Society & Culture  (tags: Veterans, housing, GoodNews, homelessness, war wounded )

Kelli
- 274 days ago - fresnobee.com
The glut of unsold houses pocking the nation's newer neighborhoods may be just what the doctor ordered for thousands of wounded servicemembers facing homelessness and serious financial hardships since returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan, advocates sa
4.4 Million Disabled - Too Many to Be Ignored
Society & Culture  (tags: humans, disabled, chronically ill, government pirorities, stats can, harper, society, healthcare, environment, prevention, eithics, priorities, human rights, government, freedoms, society, supportive care housing, housing, care helprights )

Cheryl
- 279 days ago - thestar.com
One of the most significant signposts for 2008 got little notice when it appeared this month. But Statistics Canada's latest national survey on the growing number of adults and children with disabilities should send a clear message to politicians in what
Answer One Question and We'Ll Donate $1 to Habitat for Humanity®
Society & Culture  (tags: activists, humans, GoodNews, Habitat for Humanity, housing, charity, world )

Holly
- 286 days ago - thriventbuilds.com
That's right - one click of your mouse equals a $1 donation to Habitat! What's more, once you've taken the poll you can send it to friends so they can join you in supporting Habitat for Humanity.*
10,000 Homeless in BC
Society & Culture  (tags: humans, society, homelessnes, housing, seltersc, b.c. canadadeath, rights, illnesssafety, government, ethics )

Cheryl
- 311 days ago - thetyee.ca
More than 10,580 British Columbians are homeless this winter, according to a survey of estimates compiled by the NDP. And the ranks of the unsheltered are growing fastest not in the province's largest cities, but in B.C.'s booming exurbs such as Abbo
How To End Homelessness? Provide Homes
Society & Culture  (tags: homeless, social services, housing )

Paige
- 321 days ago - cbsnews.com
Successful Program Gives People Housing First, Social Services Second
Habitat for Humanity's Plan Aids Families, Revives Areas
Society & Culture  (tags: GoodNews, family, housing, affordable )

Christy
- 391 days ago - detnews.com
It's been almost a year but it's worth the wait," said Boykin, 38. "We're counting down the months. The Colchester development is part of a bigger goal to bring in affordable housing to to a neighborhood.
Housing for Mentally Ill Fails Federal Review
Society & Culture  (tags: society, mental illness, housing, grants, CORRUPTION, police, law, media, felon, living standards, abuse, americans, culture, business, environment, ethics, freedoms, government, humans, interesting, politics, rights, safety )

Barb
- 412 days ago - dallasnews.com
.The apartments' owner and operator, a Dallas nonprofit controlled by ex-police officer and felon Ryan T. Jones, has until the end of September to hire a qualified manager and take other steps to meet federal standards. But a regional HUD official said...
What Freedom? What Democracy?
Society & Culture  (tags: hidden truth, democracy, usa, lies, government, dishonesty, corruption, congress, crime, ethics, freedoms, Govtfearmongering, healthcare, housing, politics, propaganda, republicans, democrats, americans, business, money, media )

Barb
- 412 days ago - axisoflogic.com
The idea that the United States is the freest and most democratic country on the planet has forever been force-fed into the minds of Americans. In fact, there are really no other countries in the world that can even closely approach the level of.......
Returning Veterans Ending Up on Streets
Society & Culture  (tags: lies, military, homeless veterans, humans, government, crime, culture, abuse, americans, ethics, freedoms, rights, dishonesty, housing, healthcare, iraq, propaganda, war )

Barb
- 423 days ago - azstarnet.com
Many Iraq, Afghanistan GIs already homeless, suffering ... Often, when Ryan Svolto manages to sleep, he finds himself back in Iraq, preparing for triage, awash in blood and bodies. But he can't find his medical kit, and, helpless, he thrashes awake, damp.
March to Recognize Plight of Homeless
Society & Culture  (tags: homeless, firefighters, community, march, rights, housing, ethics, education, freedoms, usa )

Barb
- 446 days ago - marinij.com
While most San Rafael officials exulted that firefighters were able to prevent injuries or the loss of homes when a fire erupted on San Rafael Hill last month, one civic leader observed that at least 10 people lost everything they owned....
San Diego Salutes Veterans in Stand Down 2007
Society & Culture  (tags: Veterans, Operation Stand Down, homeless, freedoms, housing, troops, usa, war, activists, americans, culture, education, family, humans )

Barb
- 449 days ago - navycompass.com
Sailors and Marines along with other volunteers, hosted the 20th annual Operation Stand Down 2007 for homeless veterans July 13. The three-day event, held at San Diego High School's athletic field, offered support to more than 650 veterans and ......
Woman Content Living in 84-Sq. Ft. Dream Home
Society & Culture  (tags: Housing )

David
- 453 days ago - katu.com
Dee built the tiny cabin herself out of salvaged material. She picked the door out of a dumpster and retrieved the floors from a house fire. Dee's new tiny home sits in her friend's backyard.
Apartments Donated for Homeless
Society & Culture  (tags: homeless, housing, solutions, New Hampshire )

Little
- 595 days ago - cmonitor.com
The apartments, operated by Tarbell's Keystone Management company, will be the launching pad of a new transitional housing program to help homeless parents and children, who sleep cramped in one bedroom at the shelter, stretch out in a place of their own.
Millions of Americans Living in Severe Poverty
Society & Culture  (tags: government, housing, humanrights, InTheseTimes, socialsecurity, abuse, freedoms, homeless, men, women, children, constant, economy, money )

Madalena
- 595 days ago - truthout.org
The percentage of poor Americans who are living in severe poverty has reached a 32-year high, millions of working Americans are falling closer to the poverty line and the gulf between the nation's "haves" and "have-nots" continues to widen.
 

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