Back-to-school season is in full swing across the country, which means summer camp season is coming to a close. For many kids, camps are a home away from home, but for some, they are the only home ...

A lesson in empathy becomes a call to action as Cape Cod debates a homeless shelter that could bring care, housing, and hope.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Over 1.37 million children in U.S. public schools are experiencing homelessness. The nonprofit Soles4Souls provides new, properly fitting athletic shoes to students in need. Data shows new shoes can ...

A federal law that lets homeless kids attend the same school, even if they leave the district, defines homelessness as lacking a “fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.” But this has come ...

There are more than 1.2 million kids experiencing homelessness in our public schools, according to the National Center for Homeless Education. I never get over being shocked by that number. That's ...

PITTSBURGH — Community members and students stood outside the City-County building in Pittsburgh to bring awareness to the growing number of homeless kids in Allegheny County. Members of the Homeless ...

The new program started June 1, and at least six families with young children lost their rooms.

Staff at the Coalition for the Homeless headquarters in Lower Manhattan are busily sorting through dozens of donated toys as part of their annual holiday toy drive this time of year. The initiative ...

We can't get over how happy he looks when he's playing in the mud with his human foster siblings. Our producer Erica walks us ...

Golden Drive Homeless Kids is grilling up at Cashwise, serving up brat lunches and hot dogs. The lunch is raising funds to HELP OUT local homeless youth in the metro area. Last weekend, Golden Drive ...

RENTON, Wash. — A local non profit in Renton was founded by a couple of mothers who discovered there was a need that no other local organization filled. Birthday Dreams brings hope, joy and a sense of ...