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

HuffingtonPost.com | Saki Knafo | Posted 02.16.2012

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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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Stimulus Funds For Fighting Homelessness Almost Out: Now What?

Nan Roman | Posted 11.30.2011

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Nan Roman

While the worst of homelessness increases have so far been avoided, we cannot rely on this trend to continue. Stimulus funds for preventing and ending homelessness are nearly gone.

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Opening Doors Across America

Rosanne Haggerty | Posted 11.21.2011

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Rosanne Haggerty

Joining the initiative as an Opening Doors Community will help a locality build its capacity to end and prevent homelessness faster and more efficiently.

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The Federal Strategic Plan To End Homelessness: Turning the Plan into Action

Nan Roman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Nan Roman

On June 22, the federal government released the first-ever, comprehensive federal plan to reduce the number of homeless people to zero. According to President Obama, "...ending homelessness in America must be a national priority."

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