The Effects of Homelessness on Pregnant Mothers and Infants Posted on August 24, 2011 by Giselle Routhier A recent article published by the American Academy of Pediatrics examines the effects of homelessness on the health of pregnant mothers and their infants. As might be expected, the stresses of homelessness have significant negative impacts on the health of m ..Read More
Help Homeless Kids Get Much Needed Tools for School Posted on August 22, 2011 by Sarah Murphy Today the Coalition kicks off Project: Back to School, our annual school supply drive to help some of the 16,000 children currently living in homeless shelters start the year off on the right foot. Homelessness takes a particularly heavy toll on kids. The inhe ..Read More
$2,000 for an Apartment or a Pair of Shoes? Posted on August 4, 2011 by Giselle Routhier An article published today has struck me with its shocking illustration of what is going wrong in America. As we struggle to recover from a crippling recession, with jobless rates remaining stubbornly high, and income stagnating or declining for average Amer ..Read More