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Are Jews obligated to give money to panhandlers? (COMMENTARY)
By Beth Huppin — March 3, 2015
(RNS) On Purim, one of the religious requirements is to give directly to at least two poor people. The Jewish sage Maimonides instructed us not to be too discerning. “Anyone who puts out his hand to take should be given money.”

Vatican offers shaves, haircuts to Rome’s homeless
By Reuters — January 30, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Barbers and hairdressers would volunteer their services on Mondays, the day their shops are traditionally closed in Italy.

Vatican to offer haircuts, shaves as well as showers to Rome’s homeless
By Reuters — January 30, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Hairdressers would volunteer their services on Mondays, the day their shops are traditionally closed in Italy.

Retreats aim to help LGBT youth recapture some of their broken spirituality
By Caleb K. Bell — December 8, 2014
NEW YORK (RNS) Each year, Reciprocity retreats allow "students" to practice yoga and meditation, which aim to help restore an element of spirituality that is often broken or damaged.

Pope Francis to build showers for homeless in St. Peter’s Square
By Josephine McKenna — November 13, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) It’s an unconventional move, even for a pope who constantly preaches that more should be done to help the poor.

Sodom and Gomorrah in Fort Lauderdale: It’s not what you think (COMMENTARY)
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 10, 2014
(RNS) What, precisely, were the sins of Sodom and Gomorrah? Sodomy, right? That is what we have always believed. But the ancient Jewish sages said the people of Sodom passed laws that prohibited giving to charity.

Father Knows Best: How do I know how much and when to give?
By Martin Elfert — July 16, 2013
"For better or for worse, money is one of the major ways that we assign importance in our society..."

Barber wins right to continue haircuts for the homeless
By Ann Marie Somma — June 20, 2013
HARTFORD, Conn. (RNS) An 82-year-old barber can continue providing free haircuts and shaves to the homeless after city officials tried to shut him down for lack of permits.

Video: ‘Joe the Barber’ gives haircuts for hugs
By Sally Morrow — June 20, 2013
"Joe the Barber" continues to cut the hair of homeless men in a Hartford, Conn. park for free after the city tried to shut him down.

Homeless Jesus sculpture searches for a home
By Ron Csillag — April 17, 2013
TORONTO (RNS) Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz's latest creation is a depiction of Jesus as a homeless man sleeping on a bench. The only problem? Churches he has offered the sculpture have turned him down.

Pastor wanders streets in personal bid to understand homelessness
By Greg Horton — November 12, 2012

NORMAN, Okla. (RNS) Pastor Dustin Buff traded in his job, his house and his sense of security for a backpack, a Bible, a sleeping bag, one change of clothes, identification, and a cell phone for a 10-day personal quest to understand the plight of the homeless. By Greg Horton.

 

Homeless find support on Facebook, Twitter
By Chris Lisee — August 22, 2012

(RNS) A new study finds that social media like Twitter and Facebook tear down economic and geographic barriers to help homeless people connect to their families and support networks. By Chris Lisee.

Is homeless crackdown a sign of compassion fatigue?
By Yamiche Alcindor — June 18, 2012

(RNS) A growing number of ordinances are pitting city officials against homeless advocates. City leaders say they want to improve the lives of homeless people and ensure public safety, while supporters of the homeless argue that such regulations criminalize homelessness. By Yamiche Alcindor.

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