Homelessness

EMA IMPACT Summit - Day Two

Jaden Smith's New Initiative Supports Skid Row Community

Jaden Smith will provide the Skid Row community with personal care items from his mother Jada’s new eco-friendly brand.
by Brandee Sanders
08.25.21
Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Awards - 2019 Tribeca Film Festival

New National Chess Master, 10, Overcame Homelessness

A 10-year-old chess prodigy who overcame homelessness has won the title of National Chess Master.
by Brandee Sanders
08.26.21
EMA IMPACT Summit - Day Two

Jaden Smith Furthers Efforts To Combat Food Insecurity

Jaden Smith is opening a restaurant that will provide free food for the homeless.
by Brandee Sanders
08.26.21
CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T - Ohio State v Alabama

NFL Player Hosts Draft Party At Homeless Shelter

Before being drafted, Pittsburgh Steelers player Najee Harris hosted a party at the homeless shelter where he and his family…
by Brandee Sanders
08.26.21
Minnesota Timberwolves v Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid To Donate $100K To Philadelphia Shelters

NBA star Joel Embiid will donate $100,000 to homeless shelters in Philadelphia.
by NewsOne Staff
08.26.21
Today - Season 69

Tyler Perry Gifts Atlanta Nonprofit With Van

Tyler Perry gifted a van to an Atlanta nonprofit that provides the homeless with health and hygiene products.
by NewsOne Staff
09.02.21
(FILE) Rihanna's Charity Donates $5 Million for Global Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic Relief. Rihanna...

Rihanna, Big Sean Lead Detroit COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Big Sean and Rihanna teamed up to donate to COVID-19 relief efforts in Detroit.
by NewsOne Staff
09.07.21
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10-Year-Old Creates Art Kits For Homeless Children

10-year-old Chelsea Phaire is creating art kits for children living in homeless shelters amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Brandee Sanders
09.08.21
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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
09.09.21
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
09.09.21
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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
09.09.21
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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
09.10.21
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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…
by NewsOne Staff
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.
by NewsOne Staff
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.
by NewsOne Staff
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.
by NewsOne Staff
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.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Over 100 NYC Homeless Students Graduate High School

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