Homelessness. It’s one of the most challenging problems we face as a society. It’s also one of the most solvable. The first step to solving homelessness is acknowledging that its victims are people. Regular people. Fathers. Mothers. Veterans. Whole families. Folks who fell on hard times and lost ...

Jan 1, 2025 · Budget Cuts Threaten Critical Housing and Homelessness Programs Just as the Housing Affordability Crisis Peaks. Housing costs in California have become the state’s chief scourge, as roughly one in five renters spend half of their income on housing costs.

Jun 4, 2020 · It’s common to see a homeless person on the street and wonder why they aren’t living with their family. Surely they must have a support system; after all, we all come from somewhere.

Cathy shares her story of living homeless in Grants Pass, Oregon in this powerful and emotional interview. Having lived in her car for six years, Cathy’s journey highlights the severe lack of affordable housing and support services in the area.

Feb 21, 2024 · Will Homeless People Freezing to Death Outdoors Wake Us Up Enough to Finally Care? Trigger Warning: The following article contains graphic descriptions of real-life instances when homeless people were found frozen to death outside. Fox Weather recently referred to the chilling arctic blasts gaining traction across the country as “deadly cold.” .” Tragically, for the homeless population ...

Jan 14, 2022 · Studies show that the general public shares a bond of commonality in the desire to end suffering. In fact, the overwhelming majority of people believe that homelessness is increasing, and they desperately wish to put an end to this devastating trend.

Before you judge Reno or any homeless person addicted to drugs, walk a mile in their shoes! At the age of 7, child protective services removed Reno from living with his mom because of physical abuse.

Laura has been homeless since the age of 23. I first interviewed her in 2018. She was 46 then; I even titled that interview almost the same. You can watch it here:

Wendell is an 80-year-old retired veteran who finds himself facing the harsh realities of homelessness in Los Angeles. After a life marked by service and sacrifice, including the heartbreaking loss of one son in the Afghanistan war and another in a tragic car accident, Wendell’s challenges escalated when his beloved wife was diagnosed with cancer.

Nov 4, 2024 · Steph’s Story: Amputated at 23. It’s a brisk morning, and Sarah Laurel, the Executive Director of Savage Sisters Recovery, has taken a break from her rigorous routine of providing trauma-informed care to people recovering from substance use disorder to speak on an important topic – the amputation of her friend Steph, and …