The State of NoVa: homelessness


Posted at 05:30 AM ET, 12/17/2012

Homeless for two years, James Allison wrote poetry in his truck, and now publishes “Dark Waters”
By Tom Jackman
And now his first volume, “Dark Waters,” is published

By Tom Jackman  |  05:30 AM ET, 12/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Woodbridge, Social Services | Tags:  James Allison, Dark Waters, homelessness, Rick Conte

Posted at 11:31 AM ET, 09/05/2011

Children in NoVa homeless shelters start school too
By Tom Jackman
As school starts in Northern Virginia, it’s a particularly hard time for kids who don’t have a home, either to start the day or return to at school day’s end. And space at local shelters for families is full.

By Tom Jackman  |  11:31 AM ET, 09/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  NoVa, Loudoun County | Tags:  Homelessness, Virginia

Posted at 04:15 AM ET, 08/22/2011

Fairfax County homelessness gets in-depth look
By Tom Jackman
The Connection newspapers compile an issue with dozens of stories, editorials, photos and video about the effort to end homelessness in Fairfax County by 2018.

By Tom Jackman  |  04:15 AM ET, 08/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Fairfax County | Tags:  Homelessness, Virginia

Posted at 04:55 PM ET, 06/16/2011

Fairfax reduces its homeless population, even in recession
By Tom Jackman
Their plan included creating an office to end homelessness and building partnerships with groups already battling the problem.

By Tom Jackman  |  04:55 PM ET, 06/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Fairfax County | Tags:  Fairfax County homelessness, Virginia