homelessness

a few homeless hold down the fort on the sidewalk behind New Life

Mayor Announces Plan To End Homelessness, Advocate Skeptical

“We could reach a point, eighteen months from now, where we have in fact ended chronic homelessness in St. Louis.”

2013/02/27

St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley and councilmen Steve Stenger and Mike O'Mara during a council meeting on Tuesday, December 6th, 2011. (KMOX/Michael Calhoun)

Homeless Return To County Council, Ask For Another Shelter

“In the wintertime, when it’s cold…every news station says ‘bring your pets in tonight, don’t let them stay out in the cold.’ Are we no better than pets?”

2013/02/13

Homeless Vet, Getty Images, Mitchell Funk

Bill Would Outlaw Begging Near Highway Ramps

Alderman Ken Ortman says motorists are complaining about beggars walking between rows of cars, asking for change.

2012/09/14

City Says Barricades Outside New Life Evangelistic Center Will Remain

The barricades are still up, with signs that say “sidewalk closed for health and safety reasons.”

2012/09/11

The Reverend Larry Rice leads group of downtown homeless to Galleria, looking for work

Reverend Rice, Dooley Agree On Homeless Services

A St. Louis County homeless shelter is quickly becoming a reality and the County Executive is looking to provide services for the homeless.

2012/09/10

St. Patrick Center Celebrates Annual Job Placement Figures

On this Labor Day holiday weekend, St. Patrick Center is celebrating its success in matching up formerly-homeless people with new jobs.

2012/08/31

Grant Combats Homelessness for Veterans

Rep. Lacy Clay announces nearly $1 million to help secure permanent housing.

2011/07/26

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