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On Behalf of the National Alliance to End Homelessness
This op-ed, written on behalf of the National Alliance to End Homelessness and co-bylined with the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, argues that increases in veteran homelessness demonstrate a broader level of economic insecurity across the nation.
This op-ed on behalf of the National Alliance to End Homelessness exposes the pay gaps facing frontline homelessness workers and calls for the necessary federal investments to address it.
Housing First has long enjoyed bipartisan support. But conservatives are pushing efforts to replace it.
"The proven strategy is ... to use housing as the base," and then add services, says Ann Oliva of the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
In this op-ed penned for former Alliance President and CEO, Nan Roman, key priorities are outline for California to address its homelessness crisis.
On Behalf of The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease
Joan Acevedo stepped into the shower thinking she was a perfectly healthy 39-year-old about to head to church with her two young children on a Sunday morning. Everything changed by the time she reached for the shampoo.
Growing up, Starr Mirza was the picture of good health, but knew something wasn't right. "I would faint. I would pass out," Mirza, of Silver Spring, Maryland, said. Doctors would say, "'Oh, she just didn't have enough to eat.'" Mirza said she would notice a constant ticking in her chest, but no one could explain it.
On Behalf of Thrive DC
Thrive DC warns the community to be vigilant of the health risks faced by homeless individuals this summer.
Thrive DC client, Robert Fuller-Bey, is included in a Christmas Day feature about ordinary people overcoming major life setbacks.
On Behalf of Miriam's Kitchen
TODAY.com explores the unique meals program at Miriam's Kitchen, which uses restaurant-quality meals to enhance its case management services for chronically homeless individuals.
Miriam's Kitchen staff discuss how they use social media to boost donations, engage the public, and create new advocates for the homeless.
Waldon Adams describes his journey from homelessness to housing advocate at Miriam's Kitchen.
Staff and client advocates at Miriam's Kitchen discuss the shocking mortality rates faced by Washington's homeless community.
On Behalf of Sanofi Aventis
Sanofi Aventis spokesperson, Barry Manilow, speaks with CBS News about his struggles with atrial fibrillation (AFib).
NBA Hall of Famer, Jerry West, tells the LA Daily News about his lifelong battle with AFib. This article appeared in all 11 LA News Group publications.