The Shelter

living on the streets” (Oxford Dictionary). It is worth noting that that definition uses the terminology, typically, meaning that there are other ways for one to be homeless. Under the law, one can have a roof over their heads and still be homeless (Shelter Factsheet, 2005: 2). All in all, the definition for homeless is widely disputed and has many variations; it can mean, not having a roof over your head, or not having a permanent home. There are many reasons for how one becomes homeless. First…

Hawaii has the nation’s rate per capita for homelessness with 490 homeless per 100,000 people. While there are shelters and programs to help the homeless, there are far fewer beds than needed; only about 550 beds a night. 4,900 out of the 7,620 homeless are actually sheltered, while the rests live on the streets (Bussewitz). Most of these homeless people live in Kalihi due to the homeless shelters and soup kitchens located in Kalihi. The homeless consists of mostly Native Hawaiians,…

problem from the early 2000’s till now. Although in January of 2012 a overall point count had 633,782 of homeless people found throughout the united states. Recent studies have an estimate of 1.6 million people using transitional housing or emergency shelters. From all of these people, ⅓ of these people have a household of children, increasing by 9 percent since 2007. Another study has found that 1.35 million children out of the 3.5 million people are likely to experience homelessness in a year…

taken to court by her landlord. Her next option is to go to a homeless shelter, where it costs the city $100 a night to provide for one family. In one year, New York City spends $870 million that goes towards emergency beds. On average, many families will be without a home for 415 nights . The rise of homelessness in America rises thirty-two percent as more families are getting thrown out of their homes and entering homeless shelters(nipped). Homelessness is not a temporary problem that…

Homelessness is a worldwide issue that can be fixed and prevented. Homelessness can be caused by multiple different factors. “Substance abuse and lack of work that pays enough to cover housing costs are major causes of homelessness. Some individuals in shelters are employed, but do not earn enough to cover rent.” (“Homelessness: a solvable problem”) For those who are homeless and still fortunate enough to have a job, the pay may not be enough to cover both housing and other necessary needs for…

and shelters with time limits and strict rules, or a gentle, unhindered support for as long as a person need in order to get back on their feet? The plight of the homeless people additionally evokes the…

grade. I lived in cars and shelters with my mother, who was an alcoholic and drug user. At that age, I knew things were not right and we should have a place to live. It wasn’t until I was older that I understood a little better. My mom would not give up drugs to keep a roof over our head. My passion for homeless people has always been very strong and I have always tried to volunteer and give back since I have walked in their shoes. My sister and I ate at homeless shelters in Cleveland, Ohio. We…

“In Detroit alone”, Veronika Scott, CEO of The Empowerment Plan-Detroit reports, “there are over 20,000 homeless people living on the streets. Additionally, there are 70,000 buildings are abandoned. Knowing there are only three main shelters in the city, only housing 1,600 individuals, the city does not even try to board the buildings up. The city officials know homelessness is a large issue, but do not know how to go about fixing it” (Scott, 2016). Veronika Scott, a 24-year-old recent college…

Watch by Gary Davis. Although shelters are considered beneficial, it is not mandatory for a homeless individual to be forced into a shelter if he or she doesn't desire to do so. I believe that people shouldn't be required to go into shelters. To begin with, shelters are…

different aspects of the issue, such as lack of shelter space and access to basic human needs (hygiene products, food, water, clothing, etc...), life would drastically improve for the less fortunate population. In California, specifically Marin County, the homeless population has escalated severely within the last couple of years. In Marin County, one of the many problems that homeless people face every single night and it gets…