Lakewood tent city to close permanently; final residents have been evicted

LAKEWOOD – A controversial homeless camp in Lakewood is being torn down and many living there say they aren’t sure where they are going to go. Manny Leon says he doesn’t know where he’ll live after Sunday, the day he must leave the tent city. “If they set us on the street, you know desperate people can...

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Group Planning To Build Shelter For Homeless Faces Opposition From New Jersey Residents

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Dom Giordano spoke with Madelyn Mears-Sheldon, the President of Citizens Serving the Homeless on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT. The group has faced opposition from some residents of Lumberton, N.J. where they are planning to build a homeless shelter. Mears-Sheldon said they have taken the time to hear from the community...

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Officials clear out New Jersey homeless encampments

CAMDEN, N.J. –  New Jersey and Camden County officials are clearing out four homeless encampments in Camden and telling the people who have been living there to get help at shelters. Officials on Tuesday cleared a site next to a highway ramp known as “The Bowl.” Residents had been warned for more than a month of the...

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Innovative Housing Solution

In Oakland, California there is an artist named Gregory Kloehn who actually dumpster dives for a living. He collects random pieces of trash and other materials that have otherwise been discarded. What he does with these pieces of garbage is incredible. He uses the garbage and his talents to better his community and hone his skills...

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Applebee’s® Flapjack Fundraiser

May 12, 14 Applebee’s® Flapjack Fundraiser

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Operation Chillout would like to thank all of you who came out to support us at our Applebee’s® Flapjack Fundraiser. [maxgallery id=”1000″]

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