Solving Atlantic City's Homelessness

In an attempt to solve one of the many poverty-related problems, Atlantic City seeks to rid itself of the homeless:

Atlantic City looks to bus more homeless back home
Mel Evans

In an April 27, 2011 photo, a large group sits in a church hall that serves as Sister Jean's Soup Kitchen in Atlantic City, N.J. , where hundreds of homeless and indigent people line up each day at lunch time. Reducing Atlantic City's homeless population is a key element of a new effort to help the struggling casino resort get back on its feet after more than four years of plunging revenues, lost market share and layoffs. A state agency plans to allocate just under $100,000 to a local homeless shelter to buy bus or plane tickets back home for any homeless person who wants to leave. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)