By: Gareth Hoyle | 2011-04-21 | Business It is a sad occurrence that homelessness is still a major issue in the developed world and the fact that homelessness remains far more common than it should be highlights how complicated the issue of ... read more
By: Cerelle Gooding | 2010-04-04 | News and society The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have been going on for a very long time now. And, other wars like World War II, Vietnam and Korea that happened long before I was born. Veterans come back from these wars and they have a hard time fitting in again to the world we live in and some end up on the streets as homeless veterans. read more
By: Henry | 2011-05-11 | College Homelessness is one of the major problems that we are facing as a country. The recent economic crisis has led to increased number of homeless people as more people lose their jobs and default on mortgage increased foreclosures increasing number of homeless people. The number of people seeking refugee in a shelter is on the rise while others prefer to just survive on the street rather than suffer the shame of seeking refugee in a shelter. read more
By: Brian John | 2010-12-11 | College The old stereotype of homeless persons in America was that of a middle-aged white single male alcoholic. Although this may describe a majority of the homeless populations before the 1980s, the current homeless populations in the United States is younger, includes a large of number of families comprised mostly of women and their children, are more severely poor, and are becoming increasingly ethnically diverse. read more
By: Byron Jonas | 2010-12-25 | Elderly Care Homelessness in elders may be triggered by some events such as widowhood, divorce, domestic violence, or deteriorating life or death of a person who used to look over them. They feel similar things like what a street person feels. They usually suffer from abandonment and loneliness which made living their life at home more difficult. read more
By: Christopher Ponzi | 2011-02-09 | Society During the cold winter nights at the Fullerton Armory in Orange County, a house of war is transformed into a house of mercy. Under the auspices of the non-profit Mercy House, this facility becomes a nightly sanctuary for homeless everywhere. Walking by the regulars and newcomers waiting outside, I observe an older man wearing a UCLA sweatshirt huddled in a co read more
By: Ken | 2011-07-15 | College Service Learning Project is an endeavor that is founded to help other people. There are different values and principles that have become the bases of Service Learning. read more
By: Jason Ford | 2011-01-13 | Technology Many people previously were afraid the poorest couldn’t buy computers and access Webs but the idea now is not completely correct. Charles Pitts, a 37-year-old San Franciscan, has accounts on Twitter, Facebook as well as MySpace, runs an Internet forum on Yahoo, reads news online and contacts friends via email though he only lives under a highway bridge since two years ago. Peter Brown, 47, has carried his Asus netbook everywhere since losing his apartment in July this year. The two men are typical representatives of those who still use high techs despite their homelessness. They also prove that the digital life is not just for rich people and everyone has equal rights to approach modern technologies. read more
By: Doug Smith785 | 2011-04-06 | Pets Big Cat Rescue, in Tampa, FL frequently get calls about bobcats who have been hit by cars. It is always a challenge to have the caller properly identify the animal. While every animal life is precious... read more
By: Sue Chambers | 2010-03-27 | Real Estate Homelessness is a term that defines the homeless state of an individual; a pathetic and sad existence without at least the basic comforts of a house. In the past, a small percentage of the United States' citizens were homeless. Now the numbers are growing at alarming rates. read more
By: Joseph Spence, Sr. | 2010-03-29 | Poetry The homeless has been victims of mean-spirited individuals; those who would love to use them for sports and entertainment by pushing them around. Some have been abandoned by their family and friends as worthless and useless. Humanity has now taken a turn to help the homeless as a protected class by the passing of legislation. read more
By: Queen City Petsitting | 2010-11-10 | Pets Similar to human beings, there are many homeless pets luring the streets of cities across the world. They have no where to rest, find clean water nor eat a good, nurturing meal. read more
By: rudsontren | 2010-12-22 | Business ‘Project Homeless Connect' would be staged on December 8 in Nashville, Tennessee. The event aims to provide foreclosure prevention services to needy families and individuals who are facing possible foreclosure. read more
By: Henry | 2011-03-28 | College The research will adopt a qualitative approach in an attempt to connect the relationship between homelessness in Australia and rising cases of health issues. In this research, an attempt will be made to assess the special needs of homeless people in order to recommend the best ways of providing health care for them. read more
By: Mary Rose | 2011-06-08 | News and society Ted Williams is among the world’s most famous homeless men, whose life was completely changed after his golden radio voice earned him a high-paid job and everything he couldn’t dream about. read more