The current economic crisis has contributed to a growing number of homeless in the nation.
American Girl Doll, Here and Now, October 6, 2009
Mattel is introducing a new, special edition American Girl doll, Gwen Thompson, and Gwen is causing quite a controversy. Though Mattel’s American Girl dolls cost upwards of $90, thereby appealing primarily to a high-income consumer, Gwen is homeless. National news reporters, columnists, and bloggers cannot decide whether to applaud Mattel for spreading the word about childhood homelessness or to be appalled at the irony of paying $90 for a “homeless” doll. NPR’s Here and Now interviews a representative of the Chicago Coalition of the Homeless for her perspective.
Surge in Homeless Pupils Strains Schools, NY Times, September 5, 2009
The NY Times discusses how families and schools handle manage students’ educations when their families become homeless. Experts say that over the past two years the number of homeless children has risen by 75-100% in many school districts across the country. Schools are having a hard time finding resources for the necessary outreach to homeless children, and homeless children are having a hard time focusing on their schoolwork.
The News & Observer looks at childhood homelessness through the eyes of one family who is currently living in a Durham-area shelter. “In 2007-2008, slightly more than 1% of children in NC public schools were homeless. School officials said that number is more than likely doubled now.”
Meters aimed at helping homelessness, reducing panhandling, News 14 Carolinas, July 23, 2009
News 14 Carolinas looks at the innovative method that Wilmington’s 10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness has to collect donations for area agencies that serve the poor and homeless.
A Promising Approach, Winston-Salem Journal, July 15, 2009
Winston-Salem starts construction on a new 12-unit apartment complex that will rent to low-income, disabled individuals. The Hunters Hill Apartment Complex is a joint project by Partners for Homeownership, NC Housing Coalition, and several area nonprofits.
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