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homelessness because of several reasons such as losing their home because of money, mental illness, domestic violence, or being born without a home because their family is homeless. However, the homeless population is viewed as criminals, drug addicts, or just lazy. Nowadays, homelessness is a subject that man Americans are facing. A homeless person tends to be associated with the images of sleeping on sidewalks, in parks, and under buildings even if no one strived to live like that. However,…

Rationale for joining cohort? Veterans Leadership Program operates programs and delivers services to veterans in 18 counties (Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Fayette, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Lawrence, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland). By participating in the economic impact study, VLP hopes to effectively coalesce organizational output and performance into quantitative figures which can be clearly and articulately…

Mental Illnesses Within the Homeless Population What is Known There are several factors that contribute to homelessness in the United States. A survey conducted in 25 cities across the country in 2008 showed mental illnesses to be the 3rd largest cause (3). According to The National Coalition for the Homeless, approximately 20-25% of the homeless population in the United States possesses a mental illness (1). Some of the most common illnesses amongst this population are schizophrenia,…

In compare with national trends, a third of Orange County children are overweight or obese, and in low-income cities like Santa Ana, as many as half of the children are overweight. Latina women are nearly twice as likely to be obese as compared to the overall population. Diabetes and heart disease, are two obesity-related diseases, and are on the rise. Mental health is growing concern. Hospitalization for major depression among children has jumped 28 percent since 2003. Deaths from drug abuse,…

affected millions of individuals’ social conditions for decades. Living conditions of homeless people in America is a serious epidemic, but in a progressive society, these issues are being addressed. Programs such as the National Alliances to End Homelessness have been put into effect to eliminate different aspects of homelessness, specifically of the different classifications addressing the chronically homeless. Numbers have drastically declined because of this program, while the program still…

In the United States, homelessness is becoming a major problem in America that affects millions of lives when it is least expected. For instance, according to the Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress (AHAR), this report stated that on a single night in January of 2015, approximately 564,708 people were homeless in the United States (Henry et al. 8). However, homelessness does not just affect one set of individuals, in fact, homelessness affects people of all ages, races, cultural…

How many of you saw a homeless person on the way to this event? How many of you saw a man with an unshaven face rubbing his hands together for warmth sitting alone in the abyss of humans on the streets of Chicago? How many of you went shopping for presents and passed people who wouldn’t receive any gifts for Christmas this year, never mind a nice dinner or even the warmth of a fireplace? That terrible truth is that we’ve all done it. We are all guilty of passing a homeless person and thinking…

continuing is for Americans to wake-up, and realize that dealing with homelessness is an issue, not just something an individual asks for by their own actions in life. In fact, sadly many become, and remain homeless because of circumstances that were beyond their control. So, next time you see a homeless person do not judge but look within, and be thankful you did not have to face such a dire situation so far in your lifetime. Lastly, remember the millions of people in America tonight who will…

Are Professional Athletes Overpaid? Are professional athletes overpaid? This question is asked around schools, work places, and homes everywhere. Many people in the United States would agree that yes, professional athletes are overpaid. Everyday many individuals hear about another mega multi-million dollar contract for a professional athlete. For example, in 2014 Miami Marlins right-fielder Giancarlo Stanton signed a 13 year, 325 million dollar contract (“Giancarlo Stanton”). Although one of…

Homelessness: Who Are the Homeless? When we think about people who are experiencing homelessness, we usually think about adults. Sadly, many of those experiencing homelessness every day, are young people. These youth sleep in cars, shelters, and abandoned buildings. Living on the street makes homeless youth more vulnerable to crime and therefore impact society financially. The vast majority of these youth have been thrust into homelessness by life altering event or series of events that…