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for Independent Weekly Vol. 25 Issue 51, December 2008
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28187
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Halfway through the 10-Year Action Plan to End and Prevent Homelessness, the size of the homelessness problem and the lack of affordable housing has grown in Wake County. More low-wage workers are moving into the county and more people with mental illness need help. There is also a lack of leadership and a lack of communication of the problem. Due to these issues and the lack of a centralized and round-the-clock intake system for homeless people, the state was unable to claim 409,000 dollars available for housing.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 51, December 2008,
p7
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Record #:
28188
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As the economy struggles, Triangle area charitable organizations are struggling during the holiday season as well. Local organizations like the Food Bank and Salvation Army have seen an increasing need based on the economic conditions of local residents. Local charities are hoping that they are not forgotten during these difficult times so they can continue to serve the community.
Source:
Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 51, December 2008,
p19-21
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Record #:
28189
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Even with the deep cuts in the economy, North Carolina’s Tree Farmers are doing well. A photojournal shows the process of cutting and shipping Christmas trees. The type of workers who work the farms, the type of trees grown, and the process for cutting and shipping trees is also briefly described.
Source:
Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 51, December 2008,
p31-33
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