MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Memphis group is trying to provide housing for the city's homeless.

According to The Commercial Appeal (http://bit.ly/RcmEil ), Community Alliance for the Homeless has committed to finding permanent housing for 100 of the city's homeless.

The program is part of a nationwide push to house 100,000 people in 156 participating cities by July 2013.

In addition to securing 100 homes, the alliance is also trying to raise $100,000 to furnish the homes.

Memphis Housing and Community Development Director Robert Lipscomb says the city is contributing $25,000 to the goal.

Information from: The Commercial Appeal, http://www.commercialappeal.com

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