Homeless
Are high rates of mental illness connected to a spike in anti-Semitic violence?
“There are people, some of whom have mental illness, who are vulnerable to influence by the trends that are occurring around them in society.”
Meet The ‘Accidental Bra Fairy,’ Providing Women In Need With A Different Kind Of Support
“It never dawned on me what it must be like to be homeless and have your period.”
She Discovered What The Homeless Lack Most: Socks.
“None of my friends had ever given directly to a homeless person. I wanted to change that.”
This Teen Who Helps Clothe the Homeless Will Warm Your Heart
To date, Warm Winters has engaged over 500 youth volunteers, who have provided more than 32,500 items of warm clothing, new socks and personal care products to our homeless community members across the United States, with an impact value of $900,000 so far.
British Battle Israel Boycott With Holiday Food Giveaway
More than 1,000 people in Great Britain donated food and other goods made in Israel to homeless shelters.
The 'Unsavory' Among Us
In Leonard Fein’s neighborhood, there is a problem of “unsavory” individuals hanging around. But who are they and can we help them?
Lakewood's Tent City Under Pressure from Orthodox
Lakewood is the fastest-growing town in New Jersey and is also home to the largest homeless encampment in the state. The tent city has been a controversial topic in town for years, but with the influx of Orthodox Jews, a debate about poverty, politics and fairness has split the community.
Jewish Groups Join $1B Affordable Housing Push
The umbrella body for Jewish public policy groups joined other religious organizations in asking Congress to provide $1 billion to the National Housing Trust Fund.
Homes Are For People: Poughkeepsie Residents Take Action
Homes Are For People: Poughkeepsie Residents Take Action
A Community Garden For the Homeless Sprouts in San Francisco
“This is not your average garden,” chuckles Yvette Parnell as we survey the former Hayes Valley parking lot that has been transformed into the Growing Home Community Garden on a stunningly clear January afternoon.
