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A new study released Tuesday by the National Center on Family Homelessness reports that a growing number of children are being left without a roof over their heads as result of America’s economic downturn. SEE ALSO: If Obama Loses, What Will He Do Next? According to the report one in every 45 children in the […]

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Homeless veterans are more likely to die on the streets than non-veterans, a new study revealed. Veterans who return from serving and fall straight into homelessness are 11 percentage points more likely to develop life-threatening diseases than non-veteran homeless people, the 100,000 Homeless Campaign concluded in a study published Tuesday. See also: Rep. Charles: Still […]

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First lady Michelle Obama rolled up her sleeves to help renovate a house for homeless veterans last night on ABC’s two-hour season premiere of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The episode spotlighted Barbara Marshall, a U.S. Navy veteran, who opened up her home to serve homeless female veterans in N.C. “I hope lots of people will […]

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Courtesy of: AC – Radio One Detroit, KissDetroit.com Detroit’s own KEM took time to speak with the youth at Covenant House. As you may know, Covenant House provides services to homeless and runaway youth. During his time there he gave the youth and the adults one of the best pieces of advice. Watch the video […]

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Remember Ted Williams, the man with the “Golden Voice”?  Williams is headed back to rehab after walking out of a rehabilitation program earlier this year.

Roland Martin interviews the homeless Ohio man with the “Golden Voice” for radio, Ted Williams on “The Tom Joyner Morning Show.” Roland asks Ted about his progress in rehab, his current job occupation and how he is handling the blessings coming his way. Share your thoughts and responses on the message board below. Let us […]

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Ted Williams, the Ohio homeless man whose golden voice made him a YouTube sensation and brought him offers of work, was detained by the Los Angeles Police Department Monday night at a Hollywood hotel. According to law enforcement sources, Williams and a unidentified family member were detained after police were called to the Renaissance Hotel […]

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The Obama administration will start 2010 by spending $1.4 million to keep thousands of homeless assistance programs operating through the winter and beyond, a broad initiative that will help many African-Americans who are destitute.