Homelessness in Seattle:  A Study of Causes, Effects, and Solutions

Group Members:

Khoa Ngo

Jennie Mezich

Courtney Phillips-Youman

Homelessness is a problem that society has faced for decades.  Everyday millions of people in the U.S. sleep on the streets, rely on shelters and alternative housing, and rely on other individuals to help them carry on throughout the day and hopefully get back on their feet.  This project examines homelessness in downtown Seattle and the surrounding reigon.  We hope to give answers to common questions such as why does homelessness occur.  What effect does homelessness have, not only on homeless individuals but on all citizens of Seattle?  What solutions are out there?  And how can we help.  The project has been broken up into several segments.  Please use the links below to find out more.

Why Homelessness Occurs

http://students.washington.edu/kngo/homeless/history.mht

Current Homeless Trends in Seattle

http://students.washington.edu/kngo/homeless/trends.mht

Options for the Homeless and Housing Alternatives

http://students.washington.edu/kngo/homeless/options.mht

Resource Expansion

http://students.washington.edu/kngo/homeless/resources.mht

Crime: How it Relates to Homelessness

http://students.washington.edu/kngo/homeless/crime.mht

Potential Solutions to Homelessness

http://students.washington.edu/kngo/homeless/solutions.mht

Work Opportunities for the Homeless

http://students.washington.edu/kngo/homeless/work.mht

Our Project Outline

http://students.washington.edu/kngo/homeless/outline.doc