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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 2016
Page
1
In western Kansas the homelessness problem continues with varied causes. Local officials note economic pressures, housing shortages, and limited services contributing to individuals seeking shelter. Community groups pursue outreach and funding to expand aid and affordable housing options.
An 18 year old in Phoenix shares her family's long bout with homelessness and displacement from 2014 to today. The Telegram’s coverage identifies at least 335 homeless students across 12 counties, noting many are uncounted due to reporting gaps. Homelessness definitions include lacking a stable place to live or sharing housing due to hardship, with many living in shelters hotel motels and cars.
Michaele Russell Russell, 46, a Garden City native who recently returned after years away, became homeless about a month ago following a personal breakup. She previously volunteered at Emmaus House, came there for meals, and now stays there while debating her uncertain future. She has no family support and is taking things day by day.
Homeless residents in Garden City share varied stories as 80-year-old John Rodriguez and nine others seek shelter and work. Rodriguez, once living under bridges, hopes for steady employment after applying at a Tyson beef plant. Emmaus House staff say homelessness has multiple causes and shelter usage ranges from days to months.
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