Why is homelessness so common? by Harjot Bahga

Low Income

1006912_3 — 2024-11-13 03:27:19 UTC

Not enough money to pay for food, clothes, a home, or transportation

Domestic Violence

1006912_3 — 2024-11-13 03:28:47 UTC

Survivors trying to escape violence end up homeless as they try to leave the abusive relationship

Addiction

1006912_3 — 2024-11-13 03:32:16 UTC

"68% of U.S. cities report that addiction is a their single largest cause of homelessness"

Rapid Re-housing

1006912_3 — 2024-11-13 03:36:35 UTC

quickly assists to people's services and houses

Affordable Housing

1006912_3 — 2024-11-13 03:38:40 UTC

provides affordable homes to people with low income

Shelters

1006912_3 — 2024-11-13 03:39:24 UTC

Short term. Offers immediate care and support, helps those get into a system.

1006912_3 — 2024-11-13 03:45:15 UTC

Individuals/families who "have an annual income below 30 percent of median family income for the area"

1006912_3 — 2024-11-13 03:45:50 UTC

Individuals/families who "do not have sufficient resources or support networks, immediately available to prevent them from moving to an emergency shelter or place not meant for habitation"

1006912_3 — 2024-11-13 03:46:22 UTC

Individuals/families who "exhibit one or more risk factors of homelessness, including recent housing instability or exiting a publicly funded institution or system of care such as foster care or a mental health facility"

It affects everyone

1006912_3 — 2024-11-13 03:49:35 UTC

"impacts the availability of healthcare resources, crime and safety, the workforce, and the use of tax dollars. Further, homelessness impacts the present as well as the future."

Thesis

1006912_3 — 2024-11-19 22:24:10 UTC

Hosuing is a human right, and every community should do all it can it get people into housing.

Evidence #1

1006912_3 — 2024-11-19 22:26:56 UTC

"honorably discharged homeless veteran who estimated she was turned down 20 times by landlords who didn't accept federal benefits ... 'I was good enough to serve my country, but not good enough to live in your neighborhood.'"

Evidence #2

1006912_3 — 2024-11-19 22:35:20 UTC

"bans across the country have long helped to get people into housing and combat the racial and economic segregation when housing benefits can only be used in some parts of a city"

Evidence #3

1006912_3 — 2024-11-19 22:37:42 UTC

"noting in 2018 that they 'put an end to the immoral housing discrimination against veterans and others who rely on veterans' benefits, Social Security Disability or other non-wage legal income .... thereby helping to remove an unnecessary barrier facing Utah families and veterans on the path to self-reliance.' "