Word: homelessness
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...service has come to be understood exclusively as the direct assistance of the unfortunate by those who are able to help—an activity most commonly described as “community service.” Such activity, from tutoring immigrant children in English to volunteering at a homeless shelter, is rightly one of the cornerstones of extracurricular involvement on our campus. But to fulfill its potential, this “direct” side of public service must work in tandem with efforts in the realm of politics and public policy. This political dimension of public service...
...Officers arrested 56-year-old Frances Menzio, a homeless person, at the Science Center for trespassing...
...Feed and house America’s homeless...
...fitting in well at the school they love. "De-Shawto's a very nice boy with good writing skills," says second-grade teacher Beth Smith. "He's right on the mark with spelling, and his math is good." Fourth-grade teacher Amanda Beck (who did not know Moriah was homeless until a reporter asked for an interview) also gives a glowing report: "She has a great work ethic and is an excellent kid. She's a tiny bit behind in some areas. But I expect her to catch up if she stays here...
...wouldn't be spending the holidays here," Phenom says, and sighs. "I didn't want to be here that long." The bright lights in the kids' eyes can't bring a sparkle to Mom's. She knows that a family doesn't have to be houseless to be homeless...