Homelessness: Is it a Problem? What’s the solution? Homelessness by definition is “without home”, which means that the homeless are without a home of their own. They could have a relative or friend they live with, or their circumstances could be worse and they could be sleeping on a bench or in their car. There are varying degrees of homelessness, but they are all bad. Homelessness is a problem that many people struggle with or have struggled with. Sometimes it is constant struggling with homelessness and other times it is a one time thing. Yet, either way they are without a home for a period of time. Becoming homeless can affect them physically, mentally, or even economically. Whether they were rich or in poverty already, either way
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The solution to homelessness depends on the type of homelessness. For short-term homelessness they can be given a rent-free or tax-free period for a few months so they can do what they need to do to get back on their feet. For more chronic homelessness it is basically the same process, but with a job requirement after a certain amount of time in the house and extra supplies if needed. The chronic homeless then have a rent-free starting period of about a couple months for them to get a job. After the rent-free starting period they start paying rent but it will be lowered according to their individual needs. The government can also give them a start up of some money and supplies according to the homeless people’s needs. The government can help them by giving them a job that requires little education and work experience, if their circumstances are dire. After this process they can be back on their feet and self sustaining eventually, it will take longer for some than …show more content…
“Many Paths, One Destination--New Directions and Opportunities for
Ending Homelessness: Part One of a Two-Part Series.” Housing Community Development. Vol.73, Issue 2, Mar/Apr 2016, pg. 6-15. Academic Search Premier. Ebscohost, AN:114457113
"Family Homelessness Facts." Family Homelessness Facts | Green Doors. Homes through
Community Sponsorship, n.d. Web. 08 Apr. 2017.
Jenkins, Kevin. “In Southern Utah, helping homeless schoolchildren is a full-time job.” The Salt
Lake Tribune [Salt Lake], 20 Nov 2015. ProQuest Newsstand, search.proquest.com/newsstand/docview/1735093905/18A789OF76D34C67PQ/2?account.id=27045
Nahro Community Revitalization and Development Homeless Task Force. “Many Paths, One
Destination--New Directions and Opportunities for Ending Homelessness: Part Two of a
Two-Part Series.” Housing Community Development. Vol.73, Issue 3, May/June 2016, pg. 6-12. Academic Search Premier. Ebscohost, AN:116831887.
"The State of Homelessness in America 2016." National Alliance to End Homelessness. N.p., 6
Apr. 2016. Web. 25 Mar. 2017.www.endhomelessness.org/library/entry/SOH2016.
Timmons, Jana. Personal Interview. 23 March
The solution to homelessness depends on the type of homelessness. For short-term homelessness they can be given a rent-free or tax-free period for a few months so they can do what they need to do to get back on their feet. For more chronic homelessness it is basically the same process, but with a job requirement after a certain amount of time in the house and extra supplies if needed. The chronic homeless then have a rent-free starting period of about a couple months for them to get a job. After the rent-free starting period they start paying rent but it will be lowered according to their individual needs. The government can also give them a start up of some money and supplies according to the homeless people’s needs. The government can help them by giving them a job that requires little education and work experience, if their circumstances are dire. After this process they can be back on their feet and self sustaining eventually, it will take longer for some than …show more content…
“Many Paths, One Destination--New Directions and Opportunities for
Ending Homelessness: Part One of a Two-Part Series.” Housing Community Development. Vol.73, Issue 2, Mar/Apr 2016, pg. 6-15. Academic Search Premier. Ebscohost, AN:114457113
"Family Homelessness Facts." Family Homelessness Facts | Green Doors. Homes through
Community Sponsorship, n.d. Web. 08 Apr. 2017.
Jenkins, Kevin. “In Southern Utah, helping homeless schoolchildren is a full-time job.” The Salt
Lake Tribune [Salt Lake], 20 Nov 2015. ProQuest Newsstand, search.proquest.com/newsstand/docview/1735093905/18A789OF76D34C67PQ/2?account.id=27045
Nahro Community Revitalization and Development Homeless Task Force. “Many Paths, One
Destination--New Directions and Opportunities for Ending Homelessness: Part Two of a
Two-Part Series.” Housing Community Development. Vol.73, Issue 3, May/June 2016, pg. 6-12. Academic Search Premier. Ebscohost, AN:116831887.
"The State of Homelessness in America 2016." National Alliance to End Homelessness. N.p., 6
Apr. 2016. Web. 25 Mar. 2017.www.endhomelessness.org/library/entry/SOH2016.
Timmons, Jana. Personal Interview. 23 March