Homelessness – Series

‘Numbers To Show The Need’: Volunteers Offer Glimpse Into W.Va. Homelessness With Annual Count 

Note: A shorter version of this story was published Jan. 30, 2025. Each year, thousands of volunteers and ad...

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Huntington Low Barrier Homeless Shelter In Jeopardy

During last month’s cold snap, Huntington’s low barrier homeless shelter stayed at full capacity. The shelter director says the facility - with its limited restrictions -  is unique in West Virginia, but now faces an uncertain future.  ...

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Grassroots Community Efforts Step Up To Mitigate Dangerous Cold For Homeless

West Virginia is coming out of a deep freeze, but winter is far from over and cold weather and the potential for more snow lingers. Across the state, resources for those who find themselves outside or without heat are limited, but grassroots efforts are e...

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Volunteers Go The Extra Mile To Accurately Count Homeless

Volunteers and housing advocates have wrapped up a massive count of the state’s homeless population, a 24-hour national initiative known as the Point in Time count.

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