Homelessness: What Does It Means To Be Homeless

Sometimes before lunch, I get hungry. I have a fridge full of food all the time ready to eat. Imagine being hungry all the time and not having readily available food. Sometimes, when it’s raining, I run from the car to the house so I don’t get wet. Imagine not having anywhere warm and dry to go and having to stay in the rain. You may have to duck under an awning or inside a store. Sometimes, adults complain about going to work. Imagine wanting a job, but you cannot for whatever reason get one. Many people have a large wardrobe with multiple pieces of clothing. What about having a very limited wardrobe? You only have the clothes you are wearing and maybe some in a bag. This is what it might feel like to be homeless. Homelessness is a huge problem. How can different generations work together to help …show more content…
They could go to a shelter, but it may be full or they don’t get there in time. If they work during the time the shelter is letting people in, they may not get a spot and have to sleep outside. They might have to choose between working or getting in a shelter. They also may be too stubborn or embarrassed to go to a shelter. Sometimes people don’t want to admit that they need help or they think they can just figure out the situation themselves. If they can’t or won’t go to a shelter, it could have a serious effect on their health. When it’s rainy or snowy they may become cold. After being cold for so long, a homeless person could get frostbite or hypothermia. Consider, when outdoor temperatures are 32°F or less, it takes only 30 short minutes to develop frostbite. Grand Rapids is known to have a varied climate, so sometimes it is freezing and sometimes it is hot. Too much heat could lead to heat stroke. Heat stroke is known to damage your organs and your brain. Hypothermia, frostbite and heat stroke could lead to more health issues or even