11/25/14 - Today’s Topical Currents examines studies of South Florida’s “working poor.” Having a job doesn’t preclude a lack of sustenance. Only 1% of those who get food assistance are unemployed. Seniors often face a choice of paying utilities and rent . . . or going hungry. We’ll learn more about the efforts with guests: United Way of Miami-DadeSr. Dir. of Public Relations, Yanet Obarrio Sanchez, and Paco Vélez, President and CEO of Feeding South Florida. Topical CurrentsTuesday at 1pm.
South Florida’s Working Poor: The Struggle for Basic Needs
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The Miami Marlins 1,000 Thanksgiving meal distribution is underway at Marlins Park. Big shout out to Pincho Factory for donating the cranberry sauce and stuffing, and to Publix for helping with the turkeys.
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Arnold Abbott addresses the crowd at Ft. Lauderdale Commissioner Dean Trantralis' special forum on homelessness and the ordinances around providing meals in Ft. Lauderdale.
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