Trenton Helps Residents Turn Abandoned Houses Into Homes
In 2022, the city of Trenton in New Jersey started a pilot program to create pathways for residents to become homeowners.
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Journalists Discuss Housing Equality and Media Narratives
This is the fifth part of "CLOSE TO HOME: Town Halls on Housing Equality," a digital summit with frontline thinkers from across the U.S.
Homelessness Experts and Human Rights Advocates Discuss Homelessness and Community
This is the third part of "CLOSE TO HOME: Town Halls on Housing Equality," a digital summit with frontline thinkers from across the U.S.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams on the Future of Housing
WNYC sat down with Mayor Eric Adams to hear about his plan for tackling the housing crisis in New York City.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Homelessness Crisis
Newly elected Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass discusses her plans to tackle the homelessness crisis in her city.
Advocates Push Back After City Cuts Down Trees to Block Unhoused Residents Seeking Shelter
Advocates for the homeless in Lakewood, New Jersey contend that cutting down trees doesn’t address the root issue of homelessness.
Homelessness Among New York City’s Public School Children
According to federal data, more than a million students in the U.S. public school system are homeless.
GOODTalks: Meet Darius
Meet one of the three hosts of "GOODTalks:" Darius Baxter is a product of homelessness, a single-parent household, and trauma. From his early days in college, Darius has been working closely with low-income communities and playing an active role in…
GOODTalks Bios: Darius Baxter
In 2016, Darius Baxter was voted by his two best friends Danny and Troye to serve as the Executive Director of their newly formed social impact organization - GOOD. Shortly after, they rebranded his position to Chief Engagement Officer of…
What is behind New York City’s growing homelessness crisis?
Our partners at MetroFocus talk to Christine Quinn, the president and CEO of the largest provider of shelters to families in New York city.
Why Sesame Street connected food insecurity to family homelessness
By: Nina Joung Lily is a young girl who loves the color purple, enjoys spending time with her friends and, unfortunately, has been experiencing housing insecurity. She may be a Muppet on "Sesame Street," but she represents a growing concern…
Emergency shelter is a safe haven for homeless families
HomeFront provides shelter at a central campus for families without splitting them up. Beyond that, the organization offers services that helps the community with opportunities for employment and creative outlets in its art gallery.