Problem Solution Homelessness

Homelessness the Problems of America Homelessness has always been a problem in major cities across the United States and even the world. This problem also affects out local community and even all of us individually. (Daily) A majority of the American people lives paycheck to paycheck, and according to statistics, we are only one or two paychecks away from becoming homeless. While there are many reasons a person or family can become homeless, a majority of those problems come from a lack of income. The job market of today is quickly dwindling and shows no signs of improvement. This market mixed with new government policies is becoming an issue for struggling American’s on the poverty line. Homelessness is becoming a vast problem for Americans, According to (Hope for the Homeless) 22 of every 10,000 people are homeless which comes out to an estimate of at least 672,000 people. While that may not seem like a staggering amount, that number is rising quickly. Furthermore, 42 percent of those 672,000 are unsheltered (meaning they live on the streets or in other forms of shelter not meant for human habitation), while 58 percent are living in shelters or transitional housing 37 percent of the homeless are people in family units, while 63 percent are individual adults. The vast majority of the homeless populous are kicked to the streets because as the economy becomes worse, jobs are becoming harder and harder to find. However, even though it is becoming more difficult for the average American to find a job that is not the only reason why people become homeless. Another reason a person could become homeless is various types of abuse such as drug abuse, physical abuse, or mental abuse. Another prevalent reason why some individuals become homeless can be traced to mental illnesses. (Hope) Most mental illnesses that contribute to homelessness are diseases such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, some extreme forms of anxiety, depression, and trauma to name a