Clothing the naked and sheltering the homeless by Ali Aslam https://padlet.com/aliaslam221/9prtes7vmigm Jay Gupta and Ali Aslam en-us 2019-02-06 17:32:02 UTC 2026-02-09 12:31:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Simplehouse.png Statistics of Homelessness in the United States aliaslam221 https://padlet.com/aliaslam221/9prtes7vmigm/wish/328384497 Homelessness is by far one of our countries greatest issues. You see it everywhere! While going to school, walking your dog, or even grabbing lunch. According to statistics in 2017, there may be as many as 
134, 278 homeless people in California alone.]]> 2019-02-06 17:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/aliaslam221/9prtes7vmigm/wish/328384497 Causes of Homelessness jaygupta22 https://padlet.com/aliaslam221/9prtes7vmigm/wish/329729397 Why are people homeless? No one willingly decides that they want to live without a home, but certain circumstances may force a person's hand. According to HUD, a combination of soaring house prices and low incomes may be the primary reason. ]]> 2019-02-11 05:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/aliaslam221/9prtes7vmigm/wish/329729397 Missing Mortgage Payments? jaygupta22 https://padlet.com/aliaslam221/9prtes7vmigm/wish/329731224 Paying your mortgage can be hard especially for those who have a low income or a family to take care of. In order to protect people from financial burden, HUD offers counselors that may help guide you on how to attack your next mortgage payments.
(Benefits are circumstantial)]]> 2019-02-11 05:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/aliaslam221/9prtes7vmigm/wish/329731224 What are other countries doing jaygupta22 https://padlet.com/aliaslam221/9prtes7vmigm/wish/329731466 When we were children many of us were told that all men [and women] are born equal. However, when people look at the wage gap and homelessness today it is clear our priorities have changed. Let's work to build a better tomorrow following Finland's example.]]> 2019-02-11 05:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/aliaslam221/9prtes7vmigm/wish/329731466 Government's Strategy to Tackle Homelessness jaygupta22 https://padlet.com/aliaslam221/9prtes7vmigm/wish/329732457 There is no doubt that the government plays a huge role in helping the homeless. However, according to Kevin C. Corinth, in order to improve our federal response to homelessness we must work on better allocating resources to those who need them most.]]> 2019-02-11 05:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/aliaslam221/9prtes7vmigm/wish/329732457 Artwork of Poverty jaygupta22 https://padlet.com/aliaslam221/9prtes7vmigm/wish/329732824 Gogh, Vincent. The Potato Eaters. 1885. Oil on canvas. Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam.]]> 2019-02-11 05:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/aliaslam221/9prtes7vmigm/wish/329732824 Helping Troubled Teens jaygupta22 https://padlet.com/aliaslam221/9prtes7vmigm/wish/329734063 The youth is our future; it is as simple as that. But, do we want our youth to grow up thinking that they are not cared for because of their upbringing? That's not justice. That's not the American way. Luckily, groups like StandUp For Kids are working to help hundreds of teens discover their potential.]]> 2019-02-11 06:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/aliaslam221/9prtes7vmigm/wish/329734063 Local Organization Helps to Feed & Clothe the Homeless jaygupta22 https://padlet.com/aliaslam221/9prtes7vmigm/wish/329855565 It's one thing to understand that homelessness is a widespread issue, but it is another to actually take action. However, that is exactly what Sacred Heart is up to this season by having students set up a food pantry and clothes closet as part of their corporal works of mercy.]]> 2019-02-11 14:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/aliaslam221/9prtes7vmigm/wish/329855565