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Monthly Archives: July 2016

The Homeless Equation: Gentrification and Unaffordable Housing
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July 26, 2016 by poverty2professional

$1,000 rent increase. Why? Because they can.

Category: Understanding Homelessness | Tags: family shelter, gentrification, highland park, homeless blog, homeless families, homeless family shelter, homeless teenager, homeless women, homelessness, marmion apartments, overcoming homelessness, poverty to professional, shelters, surviving homelessness, teen homelessness
The Secret of Outstanding Volunteers: How to Really Help Out at a Homeless Shelter
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July 18, 2016 by poverty2professional

One thing sets some volunteers at homeless shelters apart from others.

Category: Understanding Homelessness | Tags: advice, domestic violence, donation, family shelter, guide to homelessness, homeless blog, homeless families, homeless family shelter, homeless teenager, homelessness, overcoming homelessness, poverty to professional, shelters, surviving homelessness, teen homelessness, volunteering, volunteers
College Acceptance and Decisions
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July 12, 2016 by poverty2professional

How DO you make a solid college selection if you’re the first in your family to go?

Category: Homeless in High School | Tags: advice, college access, family shelter, higher education, homeless blog, homeless families, homeless family shelter, homeless teenager, homelessness, overcoming homelessness, poverty to professional, resources while homeless, shelters, surviving homelessness, teen homelessness
College Costs HOW Much?! Scholarships and Financial Aid 101
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July 4, 2016 by poverty2professional

In college I studied abroad, lived on campus, and then finished two years in grad school…debt free.

Category: Homeless in High School | Tags: advice, college access, FAFSA, family shelter, guide to homelessness, higher education, homeless blog, homeless families, homeless family shelter, homeless teenager, homelessness, overcoming homelessness, Pell Abaco, Pell Abacus, poverty to professional, scholarships, survival tips, surviving homelessness, teen homelessness