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A homeless shelter and rehab center holds a marathon to get people back on their feet

NPR | By Bob Smietana
Published March 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM CST

Outside of Chicago, a homeless shelter and rehab center called Wayside Cross hosts a unique program to help people get back on their feet, one mile at a time.

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