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A volunteer from the social work community "Friends of the World" trims the beard of a homeless man in San Jose, Costa Rica February 24, 2016.

Cities have found a better way to reach the homeless: Services on wheels

March 30, 2016Justice

Mobile laundry, free haircuts and other small ways to help the world’s homeless.

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In a tiny house village, Portland’s homeless find dignity

February 9, 2016Development
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Advocates are embracing a new first step to help the homeless: permanent housing

October 30, 2015Development
The Edmonton Public Library says it will ban library sleepers starting on May 1.

Wake up! There’s no snoozing allowed in this Canadian library

April 21, 2015Health

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