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Author: Demali Kenya

Employed but still homeless, working poor say ‘Homelessness can happen to anybody’

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Demali Kenya
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Photo of N.Y. cop aiding homeless man draws bittersweet reaction

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Demali Kenya in Los Angeles Times
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Homelessness rises among children in NYC

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Demali Kenya in Amsterdam News
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Photo of Officer Giving Boots to Barefoot Man Warms Hearts Online

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Demali Kenya in New York Times
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An Eviction, Followed by a Parade of Homeless Shelters

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Demali Kenya in New York Times
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City shelters filling with more homeless children

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Demali Kenya in Metro
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Storm Bared a Lack of Options for the Homeless in New York

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Demali Kenya in The New York Times
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Painting a Brighter Picture to Help Homeless

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Demali Kenya in Wall Street Journal
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Where to Get Food and Water in New York’s Blackout Zones

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Demali Kenya in DNAinfo
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  • In June 2025, 102,850 people slept each night in NYC shelters.
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