Tag: homeless people
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Kindhearted Woman Helps a Homeless Veteran Return Home
When a young woman witnessed a homeless veteran collapsing in the street, she immediately sprung into action. While walking to dinner in Hollywood, Dana Lee Calabrese saw the man collapse right before her. She, her cousin Jackie, and two onlookers called 911 right away. However, when paramedics arrived, they didn’t seem too concerned. Dana asked…
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Hennepin County, MN Purchases a Hotel to House the Homeless
One community stepped up to the plate and took bold measures to house the homeless. When they saw this population rising, they purchased a hotel to convert into a shelter. In 2019, statisticians estimated that the homeless population in the United States was close to 570,000. This number has undoubtedly increased since that time, and…
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Man Builds Mobile Shelters to Make Life Safer for Unsheltered People
After noticing all the unsheltered people living on France’s streets, a clever engineer designed ‘igloo’ shelters for them. Those without a stable living situation struggle to survive all year, but especially in the colder months. Even with blankets and sleeping bags, many homeless people find it hard to stay warm in the winter. They don’t…
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5 Ways People Helped Each Other Survive The Polar Vortex That Will Warm Even A Frozen Heart
A polar vortex that affected the Northeast and Midwestern areas of the United States brought frigid temperatures and feet of snowfall in 2019. Roughly 65 million Americans were affected by the storm; temperatures dropped well below zero in many places. Homeless people and animals were especially vulnerable during the polar vortex. But fortunately, some people came…