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Homelessness -- Thinking Globally, Acting Locally

Christine Schanes | Posted 06.25.2012 | Impact
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Christine Schanes

Do you remember when we felt that the issue protecting our environment was overwhelming? We adopted the slogan, "Think Globally, Act Locally." In much the same way, we have the ability to solve other complex global issues, including homelessness.

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Saki Knafo

Should Homeless People Be Sheltered Or Diverted? Obama Budget Renews Debate

HuffingtonPost.com | Saki Knafo | Posted 02.16.2012 | Politics
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Every night, homeless shelters across the country turn away thousands of people seeking beds -- and not just because they're full, though they often a...

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Saki Knafo

They Live In Motels And On Friends' Couches, But Are These Kids Homeless?

HuffingtonPost.com | Saki Knafo | Posted 02.12.2012 | Home
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Homeless kids have the right to an education. That's the basic rationale behind the McKinney-Vento Act of 1987, a law meant to ensure that homeless ki...

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