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Young and Homeless

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"They don't really care if we live in a shelter," says Marquise. "They are just our friends."

Shelter rules say that friends can visit only on weekends. But the boys have made friends at the shelter, too.

With help from Community of Hope, their mother is looking for a job and a new home for the family. The twins hope she finds one soon -- in a safe neighborhood.

"I hope we live in a low-crime area," Marquise says, looking hopefully at his mom.

Oh, and they'd like a yard so that they can play football again.

-- Amy Orndorff


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