Increasing the amount year by year. In 2013, there were 312 homeless state wide. But know in 2017, there is at least 1,394. During the years, housing income has increased, more drugs are introduced, more people become racist and/or sexist (landlords, family members,etc.), and jobs are starting to pay workers less. The minimum wage today is $8.50/hour. Homeless today are rooted to budget cuts, thus,making it hard to afford a 1 bedroom home/appartment. (HawaII News Now “Report: Hawaii Homeless Population Continues To Grow”) this meaning that the reason why the homeless population keeps growing is beacause of people now
Increasing the amount year by year. In 2013, there were 312 homeless state wide. But know in 2017, there is at least 1,394. During the years, housing income has increased, more drugs are introduced, more people become racist and/or sexist (landlords, family members,etc.), and jobs are starting to pay workers less. The minimum wage today is $8.50/hour. Homeless today are rooted to budget cuts, thus,making it hard to afford a 1 bedroom home/appartment. (HawaII News Now “Report: Hawaii Homeless Population Continues To Grow”) this meaning that the reason why the homeless population keeps growing is beacause of people now