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Homeless in San Diego Compete in Triathlon (VIDEO)

On Sunday June 27, 1,400 people participated in the 28th annual San Diego International Triathlon consisting of a 1K swim, a 30K bike ride and a 10K run. The event raised $50,000 for the homeless programs of St. Vincent de Paul Village.Six participant… Continue reading

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The World’s Biggest Emergency

We can’t carry on like this: an emergency of incredible proportions only half funded; vital days used up talking about aid fatigue — and what we have not done — instead of urgent need — what we now have to do.The Pakistan floods are the world’s bigg… Continue reading

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Frank Kelly, Motivational Speaker, Founds ‘Project Vacant Streets’ To Help Homeless

When motivational speaker Frank Kelly addressed a crowd of homeless people, the experience inspired him to want to do more for struggling Americans. Kelly founded Project Vacant Streets, an initiative that helps homeless adults rebuild their self-confi… Continue reading

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YouTube Dedicates Homepage To Homelessness On Sunday, August 22

Activist and frequent HuffPost blogger Mark Horvath has dedicated years of his life to telling stories of the homeless through video (and an active twitter account @hardlynormal).Despite an active following, Horvath’s message hasn’t quite made it into … Continue reading

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One Thing You Can Do Today To Help A Homeless Child

It’s a national reaction to become immobilized when confronted with a huge problem. Time and again, I’m asked, “Yes, I’d love to help the homeless. But it seems so massive — what can I do?”Here’s one practical tip: If you have school-aged child, chanc… Continue reading

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The Rodgers, Homeless Colorado Family Of Four, Struggle To Stay Together

For nearly a year, the Rodgers family has been homeless, unable to find work and quickly burning through their food stamps. Bouncing between friends’ houses and homeless shelters, Robert and Andrea Rodgers and their two young daughters are often unable… Continue reading

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Standing Up for Homeless Vets at Stand Downs

Every time I write a story I learn something new. What I learned writing this story on the East Bay Stand Down for homeless veterans: According to the VA, 56 percent of homeless vets are African American, even though nearly 80 percent of U.S. military … Continue reading

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Skid Row Rapist Kidnapping Homeless Women In LA

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police are looking for a man they say tied up and raped two women from Skid Row in the past two weeks.A police statement says a middle-aged, balding man in a brown van gave a 37-year-old homeless woman a ride on Aug. 1, … Continue reading

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Long Beach Science Camp Makes Summer Special For Homeless Kids

Nailah Lewis wasn’t frightened by her first encounter with a hissing cockroach. And she didn’t jump when she came face to face with a reticent hermit crab and a crow flapping its wings.The fourth-grader wants to be a biologist, and that interest only i… Continue reading

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Long Beach Science Camp Makes Summer Special For Homeless Kids

Nailah Lewis wasn’t frightened by her first encounter with a hissing cockroach. And she didn’t jump when she came face to face with a reticent hermit crab and a crow flapping its wings.The fourth-grader wants to be a biologist, and that interest only i… Continue reading

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