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As we get deeper into winter and closer to the holidays, you might be wondering what you can do to help people experiencing homelessness in your community. Here are five things that everyone can do....
Emma WoolleyDecember 19, 2014
Due to the complex nature of homelessness—and our inability to count everyone experiencing it—the statistics vary on how many senior women are homeless.
From what we can tell, they are not a majority...
Emma WoolleyDecember 05, 2014
While it’s true that many single-parent families (overwhelmingly led by women) are at risk of becoming homeless, the family structure itself isn’t to blame.
Homelessness, as we’ve covered in...
Emma WoolleyNovember 14, 2014
There are many positive effects associated with pet ownership, including improved physical and mental health, as shown in J. Sherpell’s study. As such, many people in North America consider pets an...
Emma WoolleyNovember 07, 2014