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Week of 12.21.07
Home at Last?This Week:
Home At Last? |
Video: King of the Cans |
Homeless Facts and Figures |
Finding Footie |
Feedback Forum |
Transcript
NOTE: This program first aired Feb. 2, 2007.What will most help homeless people reenter the fabric of society? Some say the answer is right there in the question: a home. This week, NOW investigates a program that secures apartments for the long-term homeless, even if they haven't kicked their bad habits. If you think that sounds crazy, think again. Advocates say this approach reduces costs, encourages self-help and counseling participation, and restores self-esteem. The evidence seems to be with them, and the program is spreading to hundreds of cities across the country. NOW follows a man nicknamed 'Footie' who invited us to see this idea in action in New York City. Program Resources
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Dinner with the President
John Edwards' War on Poverty
Afghanistan: The Forgotten War
Who Killed the Electric Car?
India Rising
Subprime Solution?
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