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Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young helped feed over 500 families in need this Thanksgiving weekend.
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by Brandee Sanders
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Fudge says that when coupled with the full promise of the Biden administration's Build Back Better Agenda, this is a…
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Jaden Smith will provide the Skid Row community with personal care items from his mother Jada’s new eco-friendly brand.
by Brandee Sanders
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A 10-year-old chess prodigy who overcame homelessness has won the title of National Chess Master.
by Brandee Sanders
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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
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Before being drafted, Pittsburgh Steelers player Najee Harris hosted a party at the homeless shelter where he and his family…
by Brandee Sanders
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Joel Embiid To Donate $100K To Philadelphia Shelters

NBA star Joel Embiid will donate $100,000 to homeless shelters in Philadelphia.
by NewsOne Staff
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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.
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Big Sean and Rihanna teamed up to donate to COVID-19 relief efforts in Detroit.
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10-year-old Chelsea Phaire is creating art kits for children living in homeless shelters amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Brandee Sanders
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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.
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Government officials and activists are taking action.
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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.
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Oakland Cops Use Tanks To Arrest Homeless Women

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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
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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
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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
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