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Fighting Homelessness

The first-ever large-scale study on homelessness shows that permanent, stable housing can be more cost-effective than shelters. Kansas City is one of 12 communities included in the three-year study, which has just reached its halfway point. 

Guests:

  • Michelle Wood is a Principal Associate and lead researcher for Abt Associates, the organization that has lead the research for this new study.
  • Edwin Lowndes is the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Kansas City, the local agency that issues voucher options to homeless families.
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