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In Hollywood, a history of homelessness

Jun 2, 2015
Actors slept on the streets in the 1920s when landlords refused to rent to them.

In a homeless district, growing numbers raise tensions

Jun 1, 2015
Services are concentrated on Skid Row, where firms say conditions have worsened.

Video: Homeless in LA

May 28, 2015
A newcomer to a homeless encampment tells his story.

San Francisco takes innovative approach to homelessness

May 18, 2015
The city has opened a shelter with fewer rules and more open space.

Making money off trash

Apr 3, 2015
Selling what others throw out

What's pushing family homelessness to record levels?

Mar 2, 2015
High rents and a housing subsidy shortage are pushing families into homelessness.

As numbers of homeless kids rise, resources fall short

Jan 28, 2015
Government's definition of homelessness omits most children without homes.

For public good, not for profit.

Cutting health costs by subsidizing housing

Dec 4, 2014
Experiment in housing for homeless is completed in L.A. – and health-care costs fall.

What happens when Miley Cyrus blesses your cause

Aug 25, 2014
My Friend's Place raised a lot of money in one day, but experts say "don't get used to it."

Giving homes to the homeless without preconditions

Jun 27, 2014
Research shows that offering aid without preconditions has better results.