Homelessness
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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
09.26.19
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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
09.18.19
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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
09.01.19
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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
08.16.19
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
07.13.19
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.
by NewsOne Staff
07.07.19
High Angle View Of Chess Pieces On Table
Homeless 8-Year-Old Chess Champion Finds A Home

After spending two years living in a shelter, 8-year-old New York State chess champion Tanitoluwa Adewumi and his family now…
by NewsOne Staff
03.24.19
Good Samaritans in Chicago who moved more than 100 people from freezing tents to a hotel are 'just regular people trying to help'
Chicago Woman Rents Out Hotel Rooms For Homeless

A Chicago woman is leading an effort to rent out hotel rooms for the city’s homeless population during the dangerously…
by NewsOne Staff
02.02.19
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