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“The Marathon was very eye opening.” -- Rachel Hester, executive director, Campus for Human Development.

“This is as real as anything I’ve ever been a part of…This is a great thing. This has brought focus.” -- Fresno Mayor Alan Autry

“The Marathon was better than ever this year. We were proud to be a part of it! -- Chad Carrothers, news director, WFHB, Bloomington, IN

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What is the Homelessness Marathon?

The Homelessness Marathon is an annual 14-hour radio broadcast featuring the voices and stories of homeless people from around the United States The Homelessness Marathon features live call-ins all night long via a national toll-free number. The Homelessness Marathon is available for free to all non-commercial radio stations.

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Sprouts: Poverty-Better Times Ahead

Summary:
Stories relating the real-life struggles and solutions of poor people; including statistics about poverty, evictions courts in San Francisco, dumpster-diving, Detroit's homeless shelters, and poverty in post Katrina Mississippi.

Featured speakers/guests:
Voices of poor and homeless across the USA. Jessica Lockhart - host. reports filed by Michael Alderson, Anna Sussman, Zak Rosen and “Nobody” as well as a special segment featuring observations by Terry Lathan.

The mp3 file of this podcast can be downloaded by clicking here: Sprouts: Poverty-Better Times Ahead

For more information on this broadcast, visit the Sprouts website by clicking here.

"Willin' To Git Up," the second installment of excerpts from the 12th Annual Homelessness Marathon.

The mp3 file of this podcast can be downloaded by clicking here: Willin' To Git Up

"Long From Being Over", the first installment of excerpts from the 12th Annual Homelessness Marathon.

The mp3 file of this podcast can be downloaded by clicking here: Long from being over

INTERACTIVE

The Homelessness Marathon's mission is to raise consciousness about homelessness and poverty in America and around the world. We operate on a shoestring budget and the dedication of volunteers, so your contribution will really make a difference.