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Fighting to keep our country free of these misfortunes

About Homeless and Poverty

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By definition, A homeless person ± Does not possess a place to live ± Has a publicly or privately operated place to live. ± Living in temporary accommodation

Qualifying for Homeless Governmental Assistance

You must have an entitled income Clean record from Prison Detainment

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*These rules are an Act of Congress, or a state law.

The Human Service Industry



Greatest concerns

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Lack of subsidy makes programs seem very small Ways to make money are restricted Demands increasing, money not there Human services are seen as a disgrace on society

Lack of Funding



The funds required to offer facilities for homeless are not delivered.

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Fundraising methods are very limited and need lots of volunteers Even the free, run down buildings need funding to be maintained Volunteers go without wage to offer counseling services as a approach to make up the lack of funding

Supply and Demand





The supply of housing for homeless is not increasing. Homeless people are in higher numbers due to economic crisis

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Food drives fall short of fully meeting needs No money to create a way of providing housing to homeless

The Stigmas and Problems of using Services







Many homeless people do not confess they¶re homeless or are too mentally ill to receive help. People don¶t feel happy taking from the services or don¶t want to acknowledge they have help A record will track you if you have applied for government services



This is an unwanted record.

Working Together



Being human service workers, we are here to establish a better living for people who are in need of services in all areas by compromising our pay and selfness.

    

Offer free counseling Offer free food drives Run seminars Offer transportation Offer medical help

Working toward Social Justice





As the government...