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‘There’s a human side to homelessness’: Hollywood’s street newspaper spreads awareness
In 1983, at just 19 years old, Sean Cononie received more than $1 million in a settlement after sustaining multiple injuries while training to be a U.S. marshal.
Instead of splurging on himself, Cononie donated most it to the homeless and, in 1997, started a small newspaper to help those living on the streets and educate the public about their plight.
“It’s not that hard to help poor people,” he said.
Now, 50 years later, Cononie remains dedicated to that mission.
The Homeless Voice, based in Hollywood, Florida, seeks to raise awareness about homelessness and poverty, provide temporary employment and raise additional funds for sheltering.
Owned by the Coalition of Service and Charity (COSAC) Foundation, it also helps feed and connect homeless individuals with social and medical services.
Funding comes from Cononie’s personal finances, street sales of the paper and donations.
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