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An outreach coordinator said, "Reverend Rice gave him a pair of shoes a week prior to the shooting. We try to build their friendship and try to help them."

For decades, the Rev. Larry Rice has made a practice out of publicly poking mayors in the eye to bring attention to the plight of people living on the streets.

In response, a mayoral spokesman said the administration has invested nearly $230 million in federal pandemic aid money to support the unhoused.

St. Louis officials are looking to improve on the homeless tent camp in front of City Hall: They want to set up their own.

Concerns about resident opposition has forced Peter & Paul Community Services to back off locations in two neighborhoods so far, a top official said.

Advocates have repeatedly raised alarms about cases just like Brenda Coffmans: There arent enough walk-up beds for people who need emergency overnight shelter.

Advocates have repeatedly raised alarms about cases just like Brenda Coffmans: There arent enough walk-up beds for people who need emergency overnight shelter.

One day before a major winter storm hits the St. Louis region, the Search and Rescue Team from New Life Evangelistic Center spent the day hitting the streets.