Frederick Wilson mops the floors at a gas station where he works nightly, taking out the trash and mopping the floors in exchange for ten dollars pay, in Grand Prairie, Texas June 30, 2009. The Wilson family moved to Texas after losing their jobs and their home in Minnesota. They ended up in a homeless shelter and, through assistance with the National Urban League, were able to find jobs. The Urban League has been paying for temporary housing in a motel as they work to get back on their feet. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

Frederick Wilson mops the floors at a gas station where he works nightly, taking out the trash and mopping the floors in exchange for ten dollars pay, in Grand Prairie, Texas June 30, 2009. The Wilson family moved to Texas after losing their jobs and their home in Minnesota. They ended up in a homeless shelter and, through assistance with the National Urban League, were able to find jobs. The Urban League has been paying for temporary housing in a motel as they work to get back on their feet.

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