Homelessness Grows As More Live Check-To-Check
Description:
Homelessness in major cities is escalating as more laid-off workers already living paycheck-to-paycheck wind up on the streets or in shelters.
As Americans file for bankruptcy in record numbers and credit card debt explodes, more workers are a paycheck away from losing their homes. Now the frail economy is pushing them over the edge. With 9 million unemployed workers in July, the face of homelessness is changing to include more families shaken by joblessness. (abstract from the article)
Type of Resource:
Newspaper
Publication Date:
2003
Location:
Washington