homelessness

90-Mile View: Patricia Porsche

Danie Alexander and Steve Kraske — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:05:16 +0000

The last time Patricia Porsche was with us we learned why she became homeless by choice. When we left off Trish had just worked her way back to being employed and out of a women's shelter. Today we hear the rest of her story.

90-Mile View: Patricia Porsche

Danie Alexander and Steve Kraske — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:44:35 +0000

Being raised to be self-sufficient, gaining the rank of Sergeant during six years of military service and maintaining employment as an experienced office worker doesn't add up to homelessness for most of us. Before 2007 Patricia Porsche probably would have agreed with you.

Counting The Homeless Of Kansas City

Brian Ellison, Matthew Long-Middleton and Claire McInerny — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:33:59 +0000

Central Standard takes a close look at the most recent homeless count in Kansas City and explore the implications of these findings on these often overlooked residents of our communities.

New Housing Helps Homeless Women

Susan B. Wilson — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:16:29 +0000

A new transitional living program opened for women this fall, built almost entirely on small contributions and the work of volunteers. The Freedom House on 31^st and Charlotte in midtown will provide a home for four homeless women who are trying to get their lives back together. KCUR's Susan B. Wilson paid a visit in early November, when the first residents moved in. For those two women, it was their first chance in a while to be a part of a real “home."

Helping The Homeless One Ride At A Time

Elana Gordon — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:24:18 +0000

More than 10,000 people are now homeless in the Kansas City area. Finding a way to get around to appointments or to shelters can mean the difference between breaking the cycle of homelessness and winding back up on the streets, in crisis. The challenge has added strain to area emergency rooms and the community at large. Kar Woo drives it between hospitals, domestic violence shelters, schools, bridges, treatment centers, and even jails, helping people who are homeless.

Homeless' Burden Eased

Dan Verbeck — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:00:57 +0000

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Kansas City, Mo. – For years, Downtown Kansas City businesses hated the image of the throng of homeless walking the streets. It hurt attracting conventions. It kept away commerce. Until agencies got together to take daily needs of the desperate to the area where they spent their nights. KCUR's Dan Verbeck took a fresh look from Fifth and Grand, The River Market.