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Two months ago, Larry Jones, 67, was homeless. He now resides in this assisted-living apartment. Two months ago, Larry Jones, 67, was homeless. He now resides in this assisted-living apartment. (Globe Staff Photo / Suzanne Kreiter)
By Erin Ailworth
Globe Staff / December 12, 2009

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Larry Jones lived outside for decades, sleeping on Boston’s streets. Two months ago, the 67-year-old found a studio apartment with the help of the nonprofit Hearth, a group that works to end elder homelessness. (Full article: 695 words)

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