Homelessness
Walking down the streets of many urban areas, a person is often faced with a seemingly ignored problem: homelessness. As often as the reality of homelessness occurs, most people ignore it as if it is acceptable. Although there are some people who try to contribute donations and shelters, the government has not figured out anything that will bring a lasting solution to homelessness.
The homeless have been a part of society for centuries, but in America, the trend of homelessness has not been on a national level until the past 30 years. During the 1980’s, homelessness was not a major concern throughout the United States, and the government did not pay much attention to it. As a matter of fact, it was not until “[t]he Reagan Administration …show more content…
has enhanced its homelessness status, there is plenty of room for improvement. There are establishments like Section 8 and Welfare which offer monetary arrangements. These financial planners develop a base installment so that those without employment can have monetary security and shelter. Other organizations have been introduced, “such as Red Cross, Salvation Army, and Care [which] help with materialistic items, such as clothes, household materials, and other items used for hygiene purposes,”which people may also donate. (Source A). Although it is encouraged that people donate items, it does not fix being homeless. According to research,“[t]he high rate of poverty has been one of the results of a weakening American economy, with a debt of 43 trillion dollars” ( Source A). With enough jobs available to the unfortunate and the amount of cash flow being high enough, which is beneficial to both the shareholders and nation as a whole, poverty can be conquered through economic growth. However, people find it difficult to obtain a job without receiving proper education, and “[i]ndividuals who lack formal education are at a higher risk for unemployment or underemployment than their educated counterparts” (Source D). There is not enough resources that allow anyone, regardless of their situation, to at least receive a high school diploma, and according to research, education allows people to get better
Walking down the streets of many urban areas, a person is often faced with a seemingly ignored problem: homelessness. As often as the reality of homelessness occurs, most people ignore it as if it is acceptable. Although there are some people who try to contribute donations and shelters, the government has not figured out anything that will bring a lasting solution to homelessness.
The homeless have been a part of society for centuries, but in America, the trend of homelessness has not been on a national level until the past 30 years. During the 1980’s, homelessness was not a major concern throughout the United States, and the government did not pay much attention to it. As a matter of fact, it was not until “[t]he Reagan Administration …show more content…
has enhanced its homelessness status, there is plenty of room for improvement. There are establishments like Section 8 and Welfare which offer monetary arrangements. These financial planners develop a base installment so that those without employment can have monetary security and shelter. Other organizations have been introduced, “such as Red Cross, Salvation Army, and Care [which] help with materialistic items, such as clothes, household materials, and other items used for hygiene purposes,”which people may also donate. (Source A). Although it is encouraged that people donate items, it does not fix being homeless. According to research,“[t]he high rate of poverty has been one of the results of a weakening American economy, with a debt of 43 trillion dollars” ( Source A). With enough jobs available to the unfortunate and the amount of cash flow being high enough, which is beneficial to both the shareholders and nation as a whole, poverty can be conquered through economic growth. However, people find it difficult to obtain a job without receiving proper education, and “[i]ndividuals who lack formal education are at a higher risk for unemployment or underemployment than their educated counterparts” (Source D). There is not enough resources that allow anyone, regardless of their situation, to at least receive a high school diploma, and according to research, education allows people to get better