As we move toward the year 2000, the assumptions of national health care, education and safety for all Americans is that together we will strengthen families and bolster communities. But sadly,too many families find themselves disenfranchised from our nation's social and economic structure. Poverty...
This is, for now, good for the animals, good for the shelters, and good for the many newpetowners. With so many people suddenly at home full time, a pet also provides vital companionship, and a source of care and entertainment for the single, coupled, and families ...
"Animals that families can no longer keep due to the devastation that happened. So these are animals that are now coming up here. These animals that were already in a shelter, ready for adoption, we pulled them to make room for all the other animals that will flood in," said Sylvia ...
Jammed suburban shelters turning away those in need; Families that never sought help are looking for government aidFrank Eltman
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased known risk factors for child abuse, including financial hardship, unemployment, increased anxiety, increased caregiver responsibilities, and decreased access to behavioral health services and community resources. Children and families already facing homelessness prior to ...
Of course these costs are assuming an origination (such as the for mentioned Habitat for Humanity) can’t work it out with the Government to get them for free. I think that would be fairly easy to be honest. In that case the cost foes WAY down. The best thing about these is that if...
I am fully cognisant of such, yet believe at heart that walking can be free of such baggage, we can stride unhindered, atavistic and carefree/less. Walk tall, walk straight and look the world right in the eye. Getting lost is about the unfamiliar appearing. In my own small way, I ...
And remember, it may be free but don’t forget to offer to buy your host a drink or dinner. Camping Sleeping under the stars! For budget travelers staying at camping grounds is the cheapest way to travel. The drawback is that you have to carry a tent with you. Camping grounds can be...
It’s cheap to visit for adults, kids are free. Great information at hand and team made us very welcomed. Sorry I didn’t get the name of the gentleman who explained the shelter to us, funny and friendly and full of knowledge, great asset. The tunnels were clearly displayed...
On the upside, we have a few excellent no-kill shelter organizations, at least one of which also offers free or low-cost spaying/neutering to low-income families. Improving access to low-cost spay/neuter programs also seems like a good way to prevent unwanted litters in impoverished areas...