homelessness
This Tool Ranks States On How They Treat Homeless Youth
Find out where your home state ranks.
By Rom Jacob Bokobza
How the FCC Could Harm Homeless LGBTQ Youth
Cutting from a program that helps them have cellphones could take away a literal lifeline.
By Elly Belle
The Foster Care System in the United States, Explained
At least 437,500 children are in the system, and they deserve our attention.
By Rachel Anspach
A Rainbow City Bench Sparked a Viral Conversation About Homeless Exclusion
“When you’re inclusive but still hate the poor.”
By Emma Sarran Webster
This California Café is Training Homeless Teens and Finding Them Housing
Rosebud Coffee is on a mission to empower youth.
By Timothy Bella
This Jewelry Designer Is Helping to Get Homeless People Off the Street
"It's a really big deal and doesn't get highlighted."
By Danielle Kwateng
I'm 14 and Was Cited for Feeding the Homeless
"I want to help all people, especially those in my community.”
By Ari Honarvar
Rapper Cupcakke Just Made Sure an LGBTQ Teen Didn't Become Homeless
She offered to put the person in a hotel, food included.
By Brittney McNamara
What It's Like to Get Your Period When You're Experiencing Homelessness
Getting your period can lead to stress, embarrassment, missing meals, and missing opportunities.
By Brittney McNamara
People Are Using International Men's Day to Discuss Mental Health
"We need to break the stigma and end the silence."
By De Elizabeth
Why Girl Scouts Is So Important to These Homeless Girls
Troop 6000 is making a real difference.
By Rachel Jacoby ZoldanPhotography by Sharif Hamza
Runaway Nation: Inside the World of Teen Homelessness
What happens to the 1.7 million teens with no place to go?
By Arabelle Sicardi