BALTIMORE, Maryland— From homelessness to substance abuse to violence to single-parent homes, many residents of Baltimore face unending challenges. This special video report introduces just some of the people who are facing those challenges and takes a look at their efforts to try and rise above them.
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Legislators ponder ways to entice developers and combat homelessness
Maryland legislators are considering how to entice private developers to build more homes for low-income families as affordable housing in Maryland is becoming increasingly difficult to find, and lawmakers are particularly worried about unaccompanied youth left without stable shelter.
Legislative committee gets update on status of homelessness in Maryland
The legislature’s Joint Committee On Ending Homelessness heard from welfare workers and others working to help combat the problem. The discussion ranged from affordable housing to the childcare system. One thing all could agree on: homelessness is a growing problem throughout the state of Maryland.
New law aims to give homeless students better access to education
Homeless students face many unique struggles, like finding transportation, stable housing and consistency with school attendance. The Every Student Succeeds Act, effective Oct. 1, hopes to fix just that.
Washington’s Mayor Sets Plan to Close Troubled Shelter, Disperse Services
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Tuesday a plan to close the problematic D.C. General Family Shelter by 2018 by moving existing residents to smaller shelters with more services all over the city.
Operation Homecoming aims to eliminate veteran homelessness in Montgomery County by 2016
The Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless is on a mission:to house all homeless veterans identified in Montgomery County by the end of 2015.
Veterans Volunteer at Kitchen to Help Feed the Homeless
At Mariam’s Kitchen, some special veterans are reaching out daily to help others as their way of saying thanks and giving a hand up to those in need. By Alanna Delfino.
Local Organizations Raise Awareness for Homelessness
The Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless and Samaritans4Homeless partnered together to host their very first fashion show to raise awareness about homelessness.
Battle to End Poverty Hits Close to Home
It’s been 50 years since the “War on Poverty” was declared. But are we winning or losing? The National Conference on Ending Poverty in Silver Spring offered some answers.
Homeless Student Population Rises in Maryland
The homeless student population in Maryland continues to grow as a result of the recession, as national numbers have hit a record high.