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People in Denver line the sidewalks near the Denver Rescue Mission in October.

Homelessness In The U.S. Was Down Slightly Over The Past Year

9:35am November 17, 2016

by Pam Fessler

Homelessness fell overall, despite large increases in cities such as Los Angeles and Seattle, according to a new HUD report. There were declines among veterans, families and the chronically homeless.

Sylvia Welker feeds the pigeons on Skid Row in Los Angeles. There are currently 47,000 homeless people in and around Los Angeles.

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On LA's Skid Row, Homeless Women Seek Shelter From The Streets

6:34pm June 30, 2016

by Gloria Hillard

There are now 47,000 homeless people in and around Los Angeles. The number of homeless women living on the streets has increased dramatically, and many are at risk of violence and sexual assault.

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LA Officials Bring The Hammer Down On Tiny Houses For Homeless

3:13pm March 03, 2016

by Anna Scott

One citizen has taken the Los Angeles homeless crisis into his own hands, building dozens of small shelters and giving them to the homeless. But the city says the structures are unsafe.

The point-in-time count for the homeless population often misses those who crash on friends' couches or stay in cheap motels due to a lack of shelters. Dale Dean, from Cheyenne, Wyo., is one of them.

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In Rural America, Homeless Population May Be Bigger Than You Think

4:27pm February 18, 2016

by Miles Bryan

The rural homeless often crash with friends or stay in cheap motels on cold nights due to a lack of shelters. But this means homeless tallies miss them — and the state gets less funding to help them.

From Dust Bowl refugees to post World War II travelers, people have long been drawn to Route 66 to make a change. That same story of transformation is still being told in the old 66 Motel.

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Building A New Community For The Rural Homeless

3:02pm January 30, 2016

One woman gave up a prosperous career with the goal of helping homeless people rebuild their lives.