From pet rescue centers and financial counselors to homeless shelters and food banks, social service providers are feeling the weight of the U.S. foreclosure crisis on a daily basis.

RENO, Nev. (AP) A few tents cropped up hard by the railroad tracks, pitched by men left with nowhere to go once the emergency winter shelter closed for the summer.

BOSTON -- Volunteers have been wrapping thousands of sweaters, stuffed animals and Barbie dolls to give to 1,600 children during a holiday bash at the Bayside Expo Center on Sunday.

BOSTON (AP) -- Like most lingerie companies, UndercoverWear offers a range of underthings, from naughty to nice. When they decided to donate to the homeless, they chose function over fashion -- thousands of flannel nightgowns.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Drawn by the promise of free haircuts, clothes, dental screenings and other services, hundreds of central Arkansas homeless gathered at Riverfront Park for Saturday's Homeless Outreach event.