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The City of Kalamazoo has announced it will be closing the homeless encampment along Ampersee Street on Wednesday, September 29th, at 5pm. The reason given is it's a health and safety issue.

Each box will contain approximately enough food for 5 to 7 days and box amounts can be adjusted based on family size and availability.

A homeless man in California returned a woman's lost wallet and someone started a GoFundMe page for him that's raised around $50,000.
Source: YouTube, MSN

It takes a lot of privilege to be able to act like you know someone's situation from the comfort of a warm home and computer or smart phone. Should they have stolen? No.

A homeless man in Houston was holding a sign saying that he wants to get home to Alabama for Christmas, and this stranger took it upon himself to buy him a bus ticket.
Source: New York Post

A local organization is trying to help people in these two Kalamazoo tent camps stay warm during these cold winter months.

Daniel Neja found his way into the Al Lang Stadium luxury suite and called it his home for two weeks. He stole team merchandise to wear, made himself food in the concessions, and making himself comfortable.
Source: FOX 13

The homes are between 250-400 square feet, with a cost of $1 per square foot.