Many veterans, individuals, and families are in shelters or put on the streets to fend for themselves because of rising housing costs, low wages, tragic life occurrences, mental or physical disabilities, and substance abuse. There are many great organizations already in place, but they cost American tax payers large amounts of money. Converting abandoned hospitals, schools, etc. into small apartments can reduce costs in construction because they’re already built. The only thing needed are small renovations to make them more adapt for individual living spaces, costing tax payers little amounts of money. Providing therapy or support services can help reduce mental disabilities and substance abuse. Something has to be done to stop this predicament the country is in, and this is a positive, low-cost
Many veterans, individuals, and families are in shelters or put on the streets to fend for themselves because of rising housing costs, low wages, tragic life occurrences, mental or physical disabilities, and substance abuse. There are many great organizations already in place, but they cost American tax payers large amounts of money. Converting abandoned hospitals, schools, etc. into small apartments can reduce costs in construction because they’re already built. The only thing needed are small renovations to make them more adapt for individual living spaces, costing tax payers little amounts of money. Providing therapy or support services can help reduce mental disabilities and substance abuse. Something has to be done to stop this predicament the country is in, and this is a positive, low-cost