They're the changing face of the homeless -- older men and women who lost jobs and their livelihoods in the great recession.
Kathleen Lyon is one of those trying to get back on their feet. She doesn't have much -- some clothes, books and keepsakes.
Last year, after dealing with depression and receiving treatment through the VA hospital, she returned to Arizona to find that she'd lost her job.
"When I got off the plane back in Phoenix, I had nowhere to go and that's pretty frightening."
Kathleen was homeless -- an ironic twist of fate, as she was used to being the one helping the homeless through her job. Now she found herself living out of her car.
Kathleen doesn't fit the mold of someone who's fallen on hard times and taken to the streets.
"I would much prefer to still be working, still be working and responsible for myself and comfortable."
That stereotypical homeless person that people might think of, panhandling, maybe dealing with mental illness or substance abuse, those are not your standard residents here. These are people who kind of treat it as a landing pad and hopefully a stepping stone to a better future.
"We really don't want them to have to be on the streets for years and then become chronic themselves and die on the streets," said Mike Bell of St. Vincent De Paul shelter.
Mike Bell said too many older people -- as many as a third of them females -- find themselves in need of a safety net. This housing facility offers just that and they need funding to stay afloat.
As for Kathleen, she's looking for a job and trying to get back on her feet.
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Once you get to your destination, you may think you got a great deal on a hotel room--until you find out the guy in the next room got an even better deal.
General Motors is recalling more than 193,652 SUVs from the 2006 and 2007 model years because a circuit board in the driver's door could short and cause a fire.
General Motors is recalling more than 193,652 SUVs from the 2006 and 2007 model years because a circuit board in the driver's door could short and cause a fire.
We've heard that the housing market is getting better, but underwater homes are still a big problem here in the valley. Those homeowners remain stuck with few, if any, options.
We've heard that the housing market is getting better, but underwater homes are still a big problem here in the valley. Those homeowners remain stuck with few, if any, options.
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It just keeps getting hotter! Are you looking for ways to keep cool? How about a refreshing adult beverage? We're checking out how you can make some summer cocktails for under $20.
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Every year, identity thieves misuse the personal information of more than 11 million Americans. This makes identity theft one of the fastest-growing crimes in the country.
An emergency fund will help see you through an unexpected and potentially costly life event, such as a health crisis, a job layoff or a major home repair.
An emergency fund will help see you through an unexpected and potentially costly life event, such as a health crisis, a job layoff or a major home repair.
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If you don't have a plan for the money when that refund check comes, consider these five options for letting the savings you accumulated last year bring you greater financial security and peace of mind in the years to come.
