Census finds decrease in homeless population, but demand for services remains steady

Mario Leon Sr. sat on the curb in a fast food parking lot early Friday near Union Avenue and 34th Street and said the overflowing metal shopping cart next to him was what he calls "home."
The cart held a mound of items including a toaster oven, cardboard, toilet paper, jackets, blankets and a suitcase. Leon had a piece of tissue in his right nostril to keep his infected nose from draining. The soft-spoken man also said he has hepatitis, diabet