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Nonprofit Aims To Combat COVID-19 Among The Homeless

An Atlanta-based nonprofit is providing portable hand-washing stations to combat the spread of COVID-19 among the homeless.
by NewsOne Staff
04.01.20
Coronavirus And Housing: Here's How People Are Fighting Homelessness
U.S. Landlords Are Suspending Evictions Over Coronavirus

Government officials and activists are taking action.
by Royce Dunmore
04.01.20
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Family Uses Business As Safe Space For Homeless

A family from North Carolina is using their car dealership business as a safe space for individuals battling homelessness.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
Moms 4 Housing...
Oakland Cops Use Tanks To Arrest Homeless Women

A standoff between homeless Black mothers in Oakland and police took a militaristic turn when cops used tanks and other…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.31.20
Homeless person
9-Year-Old Buys 100 Sleeping Bags For The Homeless

A 9-year-old from Alabama purchased 100 sleeping bags and food for the homeless this holiday season.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
Today - Season 68
Trevor Noah To Produce Film About Chess Prodigy

Trevor Noah will produce a film about an 8-year-old chess prodigy who overcame homelessness.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
Student reading from a laptop in the library
Valedictorian Who Battled Homelessness Starts At Yale

Despite enduring homelessness, Atlanta native Chelesa Fearce graduated as the valedictorian of her high school class. Now, she’s pursuing her…
03.30.20
Premiere Of Disney's "Aladdin" - Arrivals
Will Smith Aims To Combat Global Homelessness

Will Smith is teaming up with The World’s Big Sleep Out project to raise $50 million to combat global homelessness.
03.30.20
City Of Hope - Sylvia Rhone Spirit Of Life Kickoff Breakfast In Atlanta
Atlanta Raises $50 Million For The City's Homeless

The city of Atlanta has raised $50 million to build houses for homeless families.
03.29.20
African American girl selling lemonade
Toddler Donates Lemonade Stand Sales To The Homeless

A 3-year-old from North Carolina has donated sales from her lemonade stand to help homeless mothers and children.
03.29.20
EMA IMPACT Summit - Day Two
Jaden Smith Provides Vegan Meals For The Homeless

Jaden Smith has launched a pop-up food truck that will provide free vegan meals for the homeless.
03.29.20
I couldn't be more proud of myself
Over 100 NYC Homeless Students Graduate High School

Over 100 homeless students in New York City graduated from high school and are college-bound.
03.29.20
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