: homeless people : people who have no place to live
a shelter for the homeless
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Today the church partners with local organizations that assist the homeless, the elderly, and victims of abuse.—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 Some Californian local governments, especially the city of Los Angeles, have tried to fill the gap by spending money out of their own coffers to help the homeless and reduce homelessness.—Benjamin F. Henwood, The Conversation, 10 June 2026 During last year's Super Bowl, New Orleans spent millions of dollars clearing away tent encampments near the Superdome and moving the homeless into a temporary warehouse.—CBS News, 9 June 2026 For the past 12 years, Gentry has volunteered with her family at the Saint Elizabeth soup-and-sandwich lines for the homeless.—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for the homeless