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Scott Mikulencak is one of the many individuals experiencing homelessness that turns to libraries for shelter, warmth, water and knowledge. He said he goes to McIntyre Library almost every single day.

Local library breaks down barriers

Story by Taylor Reisdorf, Freelance Writer
September 18, 2019
Taz Smith, a second-year criminal justice student, started a program dedicated to those with experience in the foster care system or who have experienced homelessness, transition from high school to college.

Fostering success for students formerly in the foster care system, homeless

Story by Rebecca Mennecke
September 4, 2019
About 6,600 students live off campus at UW-Eau Claire. Most of their leases end on May 25, leaving them homeless until June 1.

‘Homeless week’ causes many UW-Eau Claire students to sleep in cars, tents and on friends’ couches

Story by Emilee Wentland
May 1, 2019
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Story by Faith Hultman, Op/Ed Editor
February 14, 2017
The Sojourner House is a homeless shelter in Eau Claire, located on Barstow Street. The shelter has seen full capacity since March, not reflecting the recent Housing and Urban Development finding of less homelessness in Wisconsin.

Homelessness in Eau Claire does not reflect national trends

Story by Elizabeth Gosling, Staff Writer
November 29, 2016
GETTING CRAFTY: Larry Coleman, with the intricate dream catcher he made at Positive Avenues on Friday, had been volunteering there for more than four years. © 2014 Jessie Tremmel, The Spectator

Crafting dreams

Story by Jessie Tremmel, Staff Writer
April 16, 2014

Connecting those in need

Story by Zack Katz, Staff writer
December 6, 2012
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