Tag: Homelessness
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Inside the Westwood Homeless Count
Every year, volunteers around the country count the number of homeless people on a specific January night. This “Point in Time Count” helps determine federal funding for cities fighting on the frontlines of America’s homeless crisis. The Daily Bruin followed volunteers around Westwood and learned about the process of the local count. Videography: Victoria Marchetti,…
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Solving the Homeless Crisis
In the third and final part of our series on homelessness, we investigate the solution to the homeless crisis. Then, we look at the feminine hygiene product stations in the girls’ bathrooms at Davis High. Packages by Max Davis-Housefield and Rachel Wong Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Theme Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez
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Poverty, protection and protest
In part two of the homelessness series, we focus on community solutions to growing poverty. Next, crossing guards face hostility from drivers while keeping students safe. Finally, Davis High students take part in the Oct. 22 Global Climate Strike on Friday afternoon, pressuring those in power to take action for the planet. Packages by: Max…
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Davis homeless population grows exponentially
The homeless population is growing in Davis as a result of lack of housing and accessible mental health and substance abuse resources. Next, Davis High adopted the Hispanic-Serving Institution early college program as explained by the grant director from Sac City, Rosana Chavez-Hernandez . Finally, an update on the plans for Davis High’s Homecoming Dance…
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