Homelessness

A homeless veteran named Samuel

Kansas Photographer’s Portraits Share Stories of Homeless Veterans

Kansas photographer Doug Barrett, whose work has gained international attention in recent months, has documented the lives of 75 homeless veterans in 16 states.

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Chouteau Court property

Downtown Council Hopes to Open Homeless Camp Before Winter

The Downtown Council has proposed creation of a 25-tent homeless camp before winter to serve the surging numbers of homeless during the pandemic.

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KC Tenants at Jackson County Circuit Court

Missourians Fight to Keep Homes as End of Eviction Moratorium Looms

Housing advocates are bracing for a spike in evictions as federal moratoriums sunset at the end of the year.

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Helping hands

What Kansas City’s Homeless Shelters are Up Against, and How We Can Help

Kansas City area homeless shelters are bracing for a challenging winter amid widespread joblessness and rising threats of eviction for struggling families.

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Lawrence Community Shelter

Lawrence Homeless Shelter Wants to Build a Village of Tiny Homes

As the old adage goes, it takes a village.  Usually, this refers to raising children. In this case, it takes a village to keep people sheltered and safe from the coronavirus. As COVID-19 swept through the U.S., it hit vulnerable populations hardest, one of which is the homeless community, according to the Centers for Disease…

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