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Homelessness: A Call to Compassion By Mia Mosier

Understanding and Addressing the Issue

Housing First

Defining Homelessness

Housing First is a program that guides homeless people on how to start over. They teach them valuable skills such as budgeting, applying for jobs, and tackling their drug issues. They also provide housing and food so they can get back on their feet.

The definition of homelessness according to the SSA: an individual with no permanent living arrangement. Many experience homelessness due to mental illness, drug, and alcohol problems.

Homeless Statistics

  • Roughly 650,000+ people are homeless in the United States.

  • Oklahoma ranks 29th in the United States with 1,500 citizens that are homless

  • While that number still rises, the world population of homeless people is at a all time 1.6 Billion

Homeless Veterans

  • 20 out of 10,000 veterans are homeless
  • Nation's rate is 18 out of 10,000

Ways We Can Help

  • Helping out at a shelter for the homeless
  • Show kindness to people at the streets
  • Donate clothes, shoes, toys to local shelters
  • Give them food and blankets

Over the years veterans have always been more at risk for becoming homeless due to disorders such as PTSD and TBI ( Tramatic Brain Injury)

A 57% decrease in homeless veterans due to treatment shelters and housing programs

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