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Friday, May 24, 2013  Despite life-saving potential, many states and cities reluctant to mandate home storm shelters

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Tensions between libertarian-leaning and more mainstream Republicans were on vivid display Tuesday.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The show provides national exposure to the shelters across the country that provide the puppy athletes and the kittens that star in the halftime show.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The “Room at the Inn” shelter's goals is to prevent people from freezing to death on the streets of Columbia.

Thursday, January 05, 2012  7 in 10 pet owners: Shelters should kill only animals too sick or aggressive for adoption

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  The Salvation Army's Center of Hope Shelter offers people a warm home year round, but workers there have already started dragging out additional mattresses and cots for people who need a warm place to stay.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  There is about 1.6 million homeless teenagers in the United States. Mid-Missouri homeless organizations tell KRCG our state is not immune.

Friday, September 23, 2011  The Salvation Army’s shelter in Jefferson City is seeing a record number of women and children. And they need your help.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  Salvation Army officials are asking for donations of shampoo, soap, towels and laundry detergent as their public showers work overtime.

Friday, June 17, 2011  The Joplin Humane Society has been overflowing with cats and dogs since the tornado that tore through the southwest Missouri city last month.

Saturday, May 14, 2011  230,000 letter carriers across America not only delivered the mail Saturday, they also picked up food to Stamp Out Hunger.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  A new program has been designed to help combat veterans fight the symptoms of PTSD by re-integrating civilian life through interaction with shelter dogs.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010  The Mid-Missouri Humane Society says a new state law may push its animal shelter in Sedalia out of business.