‘It Makes You Human Again': How Albuquerque figured out how to really help its homeless population. And save money in the process.


Albuquerque is a regional center for homelessness, with the number of those without homes increasing due to diminished services and resources. However, the city is taking a holistic approach to solving homeless, implementing "Housing First" policies, a van program that finds panhandlers and offers them work for the day, and other comprehensive services.

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