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Minneapolis Shelter Sees Big Increase in Families Who Are Homeless
This holiday season has seen more homeless families seeking shelter. A shelter that focuses on families, People Serving People (PSP), stated they are experiencing more families who need shelter with children under the age of five. PSP says the poor economy is largely to blame
 

More and More College Students Using EBT
Because tuition rates have risen along with financial aid decreasing, now more college students have a need for the EBT card to pay for food. The bad economy has made it more difficult for students to find part-time jobs too.
 

More Developers Are Taking Advantage Of Low Income Housing Development Tax Credits (LIHTC)
LIHTC are not a form of financing but are allocated by state housing authorities. Many developers will work with equity investors that are interested in using the tax credits
 

More Female Vets Becoming Homeless Because Of Economy
Many military vets are becoming homeless, and that includes female vets. The Department of Veterans Affairs is making progress, they claim.
 

More Homeless Families Seeking Shelter This Winter
In Kansas City, families are finding a place to stay at homeless shelters more than ever before. Many families are just one paycheck away from being homeless
 

More Homeless Iraqi and Afghanistan War Veterans
According to a new government report, the number of US Iraq and Afghanistan war The homeless rate for these veterans has been soaring over the last two years. In fact, the rate has doubled. The US Veterans Administration reported recently that nearly 26,531 vets had been living on the streets, close to losing their homes, residing in temporary housing or getting federal rental vouchers
 

More Low Income Housing Needed In Washington State
In King County, there are nearly 100,000 households that spend half of their monthly income on rental payments. Unfortunately, the Housing Trust Fund still lacks the funds to provide more housing
 

More Massachusetts families Are Seeking Help At Food Banks For Thanksgiving Dinner
This year the need has increased because of the growing number of families experiencing falling incomes, rising food costs and rising utility bills. Many have found themselves for the very first time in their lives living below the poverty line
 

More Women Are Staying In Homeless Shelters In Northeast Texas
For the very first time, women comprise the majority of residents in emergency shelters in one part of Texas. Northeast Texas Homeless Coalition released information in a new survey. The survey was part of the National Survey of Homelessness
 

Murphsyboro Food Pantry Receives Less Food From The USDA
Usually, the food bank gets 20,000 pounds of food each month from the USDA, but not this month. They will only get 5,000 pounds and last month they got nothing. The food pantry really needs help from the community now