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We have a lot to be hopeful about:

Highlights of HUD’s Homeless Assistance * An unprecedented number of local programs Рnearly 6,000 Рwill receive nearly $1.5 billion. * 1.217 of the project awards being announced today target individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. Total funding to these projects is more than $330 million, a commitment that directly supports the national goal of ending [...]

‚ÄúWe need to encourage one another with the good stories,”¬† says Monsignor Joseph Kelly of Catholic Social Services in Luzerne County (Northwestern Pennsylvania).¬† He encouraged people to not despair for there is hope, he said. “He told the story of Ed. A man who retired young, but has not stopped giving to the community. Every [...]

On January 7th, Jennifer and her two children (ages 3 and 6) will be homeless. Recently abandoned by her husband she was left with bills she could not pay. With no family, a two year waiting list for local social services, and full shelters, she is facing homelessness. To contribute, send checks payable to The [...]

In a study conducted by the Los Angeles Coalition to End Hunger & Homelessness/National Coalition for the Homeless the followin statistics were discovered: * Season: Winter claimed the most homeless deaths with 27% of the total deaths, followed by Summer [25%]; Spring [24%] and Fall [23%]. (I find it surprising the winter doesn’t claim a [...]

The changes that matter most are made when one person cares enough to help. We help each other learn compassion. Ted Coleman talks about how one simple act of noticing can cause others to notice and act.

Could it be that if we just had more time we would be more charitable people? In a brief clip, Ted Goleman discusses the story of theological students and a special test they underwent on the way to give a sermon. Perhaps if we could cut out a few superfluous to-dos from our day we [...]