Monday, August 20, 2007

More of No progress.

This seems to be national news. Like the jail problems.

KGBT 4 - TV Harlingen, TX: Homeless ranks swelling in New Orleans
The homeless advocacy group UNITY of New Orleans says from January 2005 to January 2007 the number grew from about 6,300 to around 12,000. During this period only 60% of the general population returned.

Shelters say they are turning away hundreds each night, their beds reduced citywide from 832 to 232.


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