More on Housing Assistance for HIV+ New Yorkers

Posted on March 17, 2011 by elizabethlombino

Post originally published on Change.org The Fight Continues: Advocates Demand Housing Assistance for HIV+ New Yorkers As we reported last month, previous New York State Governor Paterson vetoed a bill that would have provided additional rental assistance to residents who are living with HIV/AIDS. The legislation would have put a cap on rent paid by HIV+ persons [...]

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Victory! New Hampshire GOP Lawmaker Out Over Rant Against the Homeless

Posted on March 15, 2011 by elizabethlombino

Post originally published on Change.org. Victory! New Hampshire Lawmaker Resigns Over Rant Against the Homeless Poverty in America is pleased to announce a quick victory in the fight against myths and discrimination towards the homeless! On March 10, it was reported that New Hampshire’s State Representative Martin Harty, a Republican, suggested that individuals with mental disabilities and [...]

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Another Reason Why Gainesville Meal Limit Needs to End Now!

Posted on March 13, 2011 by elizabethlombino

Piece originally published on Change.org No Surprise: Homeless Patients Cost Hospitals More A recent Canadian study found that hospital patients who are homeless end up costing hospitals more money. Really, it took a study to find this out? Please excuse the sarcasm; this just seems to be obvious. Obvious to those of us advocating for [...]

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Gainesville, FL Advocates Continue to Fight!

Posted on March 9, 2011 by elizabethlombino

Post originally published on Change.org Gainesville, Florida Homeless Advocates Continue to Fight Meal Limit The battle continues in Gainesville, Florida to overturn an inhumane 130-meal-limit at local soup kitchens. Advocates have been fighting for months and show no signs of backing down until this ordinance is abolished. One local group that has been very active in [...]

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