Homeless

Lisa Wrightsman was a former college soccer player whose life was derailed by drug addiction before she eventually made her way back to the sport. Her return came via a tournament for players from around the globe who have experienced homelessness. Ms. Wrightsman qualified for the Homeless World Cup in…

He knows what they go through. News of his own family’s treatment by Chinese authorities shook him hard. His mother was taken to a so-called reeducation camp and his father was sentenced to five years in prison. He has had no news from either parent since. Penniless, Hoten’s life unraveled…

A woman was killed Saturday afternoon when a landscaping crew mowed over her in Beard Brook Park. Modesto Police Department spokeswoman Sharon Bear said around noon Saturday, employees with Grover Landscape Services were mowing the grass in Beard Brook Park, which sits just south of Yosemite Avenue along Dry Creek.…

“She gave herself to a bomb in the hope of having a child. And when she took a DNA test, she was shocked to find out who the father was. Alice turned off her work computer and looked at her watch. It was almost eight in the evening, and she…

An inspiring young man, identified as @urmce on Twitter, took to social media to proudly announce that he had achieved a significant milestone in his life: purchasing a house. His remarkable journey from being homeless just one year ago to becoming a homeowner was shared with the world through a…

Growing problems of addiction and homelessness mean we should consider creating a non-police crisis team and a supportive housing hub. Published Jul 11, 2023  •  Last updated 4 days ago  •  3 minute read The homelessness crisis caused Ottawa to declare a citywide emergency in 2020. Photo by Tony Caldwell /Postmedia…

I honestly did not predict that smoke from Canadian wildfires would be the latest addition to the challenges people who are homeless or poorly housed across Canada must suffer through. It reminds me why I introduced a chapter in my memoir Knapsack with a description of the post-apocalyptic movie The…

An American man has taken to social media to celebrate his latest achievement while recollecting his struggles in recent months. The young guy known as @urmce on Twitter revealed that he just bought a house just a year after being homeless. He took to the microblogging platform on July 8…

Andrew was a kind-hearted 31-year-old man who worked as a barber. After graduating high school, he took up his profession because a single mother couldn’t afford to send him to college. Instead of feeling sad, complaining, or comparing his fate with other people’s lavish lifestyles, the young boy took his…

On Monday, the City of Phoenix is in court to prove it's making progress in clearing its largest homeless encampment. Heat-related deaths in Phoenix continue to rise, and many victims are homeless. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: The city of Phoenix is in court tomorrow after a judge there ruled it has…