10 Cities Worldwide That Are Working To Win Their Wars Against Homelessness

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10 Cities Worldwide That Are Working To Win Their Wars Against Homelessness

Homelessness has no quick fix.

The uphill battle of finding homes for marginalized people (especially during a time of slow economic recovery and widening income equality), can pit some communities against homeless individuals instead of against the deep-seeded societal issues contributing to their circumstances. In the past year alone, 33 American cities passed measures that restrict feeding the hungry in public.

Here are a few examples of local initiatives around the world that prove concrete action -- however big or small -- is where change starts. These groups are helping homeless people in their own backyards through innovative thinking and unrelenting compassion.

1. Oakland artist transforms trash into mini mobile homes.

2. L.A. sets a goal to see the city's homeless students in caps and gowns.

3. Barcelona turns handwriting on cardboards into business opportunity.

4. Vancouver's benches also provide shelter.

5. Salt Lake City has nearly ended veteran homelessness.

6. Daytona Beach, Florida couple faced possible jail time to cook BBQs for homeless locals.

7. San Fran do-gooders wheel around showers to anyone who wants one.

8. Austin crew turns 27 acres into pristine village of micro-homes.

9. Detroit pioneers keep homeless people (and the Earth) healthy.

10. Seattleites launch fashion label to humanize homeless people.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/30/homelessness-cities-ingenuity_n_5545477.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000023&ir=Good+News