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Elizabeth Curtis
Elizabeth Curtis
Thu, 04/23/2009

More evidence of foreclosures leading to homelessness in MA

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A recent Boston Globe article provides added detail to a topic we've posted about several times on this blog - the rise in foreclosure and how it relates to the rise in homelessness. For some time those of us in the social service field have been sharing anecdotes about the connection between the growing foreclosure rate and increases in family homelessness.  read more »

Elizabeth Curtis
Elizabeth Curtis
Fri, 04/03/2009

Being reminded to appreciate our partners

A lovely article honoring a homeless advocate facing a difficult time.
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The other day I saw a really nice article in the Globe by Adrian Walker, that profiles Richard Ring, a man who has worked to end homelessness in Massachusetts for 40 years. Unfortunately, the article tells us that Rich is currently facing a health crisis as he awaits a heart transplant, and it reminded me to take a moment to think about the great work that Rich and others have taken on for the good of our community.  read more »

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