Potential Solutions

More work . . .  cheaper housing . . .  more housing . . .  less discrimination . . .  better education . . .  counseling,  all things that will help remedy any homeless situation.  But how do we obtain such change?   The answer lies in utilizing grassroots organizing, public education, policy advocacy, technical assistance, and partnerships.  There are currently many organizations committed to these methods and bettering the situation for those who are without a home.  To name a few:

The National Alliance to End Homelessness

The Seattle Human Services Department

The National Coalition for the Homeless

In addition, the government is a key player in the battle to overcome homelessness.  Because the changes that need to be made to ensure people can obtain housing involve policy to some degree (a lot of the time), the government’s assistance is crucial.  Many of the efforts being made involve finances, such as,  money for new houses, cheaper housing, more programs, more assistance, etc.  This means that budgets need to be considered and additional funds need to be acquired, which are done through proposals, campaigning, and fundraising.  The government receives a lot of attention from non-profit organizations as they attempt to get the government to initiate change and exhibit support for the cause.

Overall, it will take the collective efforts of organizations, the government, citizens and the homeless themselves to help resolve this social problem.