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Housing and Homelessness In Johnson County; Hard To Connect

KCUR | By Laura Ziegler
Published February 11, 2011 at 10:02 PM CST
Sharon Tubbs holds her granddaughter in the courtyard of the Johnson County Family Lodge where she is temporarily living with her husband.

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Johnson County, Kansas – In Johnson County, both foreclosures and homelessness have increased dramatically in recent years, mirroring national trends.

But it's hard to say what impact foreclosures have on homelessness, which can frustrate service providers.

Laura Ziegler spent some time with officials, advocates, and some residents at the Johnson County Family Lodge of the Salvation Army, exploring the link between the two.
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Laura Ziegler
I partner with communities to uncover the ignored or misrepresented stories by listening and letting communities help identify and shape a narrative. My work brings new voices, sounds, and an authentic sense of place to our coverage of the Kansas City region. My goal is to tell stories on the radio, online, on social media and through face to face conversations that enhance civic dialogue and provide solutions.
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