Affordable housing

many people have stereotypical views regarding chronic homelessness, and to whom it affects, but despite these perspectives something remains to be done in housing, healthcare, employment, and education (Rosenheck, R. 1994) to ensure a change in the endemic dispute. The idea of providing homes for those in need seems…

residents and guests are substance abuse. As mentioned in the research article, people that suffer from substance-use disorder tend to be affected by impairment of psychosocial functions and as result it would limit the ability to maintain a steady housing. Substances abuse both drugs and alcohol was very noticeable at the shelter. It is important to mention that residents are often tested for drugs and alcohol and that if they are found positive they can be ban from the shelter. Other problems…

Homelessness describes the situation of an individual or family without secure, permanent, appropriate housing, or the immediate prospect, means and ability of acquiring it, which is the result of societal or systematic barriers, a lack of affordable housing, the individual/household’s financial, rational, emotional, behavioral or physical challenges, and/or racism and inequity. The experience of being homeless is generally gloomy, undesirable, stressful and frightening. Some news has arisen…

since they refuse to understand the full dynamics of the complex situation and their role in orchestrating it. Their “solutions” don’t involve the creation of shelters, more funding on social services, or even advocating for the development of affordable housing. Instead, they fixate on criminalizing them for engaging in certain behaviors to survive due to their incompetence. Evidently, this raises the question: “Why don’t political leaders create more shelters and programs to help the homeless…

There are numerous efforts to address Hawaii’s homeless population, specifically –and significantly – with government agencies and in policies. The following are a couple of interviews conducted with professionals from organizations (The Homeless Program Office and Legal Aid) that deals with homelessness, and then followed by a few of the newly introduced bills at the National and State level. Lori Tsuhako of the Homeless Program Office and The Homeless Programs Office (HPO) is an…

Homelessness has been a growing problem in America as well as in the entire world. There are millions upon millions of people experiencing homelessness. There are many groups and organizations that have been made specifically to combat homelessness. Homelessness has been a large problem everywhere in the world since the dawn of man. Homelessness is a condition, it is the condition of a person who does not have a regular dwelling. In the United States alone, there are at least two and a…

~~~~~~ When it comes to fresh starts, Singapore is a great place to be. However, for many young families, the price of some of the homes may seem a bit extreme, especially when it comes to condominium living. One of the best places for budget living is the area of Holland. This area is always bustling with activity so that you will have all the excitement of Singapore, but the condominiums you will find there are budget friendly. Are you ready to consider your option to own a low PSF condo in…

In 1886 Former Toronto Mayor William Holmes Howland coined the term, “Toronto The Good” as his city slogan. (Ruppert, 2006) Derived from associations with middle class, Victorian morality and representing a staunch religious right wing perspective, Toronto was held up as a representative example; thus, according to Frommer’s (tourist guide) it was dubbed “Toronto The Good” (Davidson, 2007). The roots of this label, from where we stand now, are less than ideal. An argument could be made that…

Introduction People that are homeless and have a mental illness are major socio-economic problems in the United States. According to the newspaper USA Today, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development reports that more than 124,000 or one fifth of the 610,000 homeless people across the USA suffer from a severe mental illness. Some of the major psychiatric conditions include schizophrenia, delusional disorder, bipolar disorder and severe depression. Theise psychiatric…

Type of group affected According the Nation’s Premier Civil and Human Rights Coalition(2016), housing discrimination affects people of all races, ethnicities, national origins and religions. Women, people with disabilities and families with children may also face barriers to their fair housing rights. For many families, discrimination in housing was brought to the forefront in the 1960s. In the United States before 1968, laws were not established to protect minorities from inequality and…