Job Corps, a federal program created 50 years ago as part of the War on Poverty, attempts to pull economically disadvantaged youth and young adults out of poverty.
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Medical examiner brings closure to families of deceased homeless people
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office investigates about 40 cases a year of unidentified and unclaimed bodies, many of whom are homeless.
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Unemployed men turn to online marketplace to find manual labor jobs
Craigslist has become a virtual employment center for some Milwaukee men who place ads looking for odd jobs to do for strangers.
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Visitors to weekly bed giveaway dream of comfortable place to sleep
A community center called Adullam Outreach gives away donated mattresses, box springs and furniture on the city’s North Side.
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Micro lawn-mowing businesses put food on table for poor laborers
For a few dollars, landscapers mow lawns and clear brush for homeowners and small businesses.
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Kids, parents pass on parks, playgrounds in favor of street hoops
Makeshift basketball hoops and courts in the middle of city streets allow parents to keep a watchful eye on their children.
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Street corner retailers sell wares to make ends meet
Shaky Jake and his associates make a living by “buying from the rich to sell to the poor.”
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Low-income car owners rely on street mechanics to remain mobile
When cars break down or need maintenance, owners seek inexpensive labor and street mechanics make a living.
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Milwaukee’s poor feel the pinch of food stamp cuts
Experts and recipients say two cuts to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are making it more difficult for people to eat healthy and make ends meet.
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Scrappers brave the elements trying to make ends meet
Pushing strollers or grocery carts on foot, or loading flat bed trucks with discarded metal and cans, scrappers are part of Milwaukee’s bustling underground economy.