Homelessness

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There are many causes of homelessness, yet people tend to mainly focus on the people who are already homeless. While it is important to take care of them, we must also recognize that there are steps we can take to prevent people becoming homeless in the first place. These articles provide us with answers to the question of, what causes homelessness?

https://www.humanservicesedu.org/2022/08/causes-of-homelessness/

There are many organizations, such as The Lighthouse Mission https://www.thelighthousemission.org/what-we-do/ in Bellingham, that provide for those who are already on the streets. This is an important factor because it leads those who are already homeless to the path to get back to being housed. Built for Zero also has a great idea for decreasing chronic homelessness. Please watch  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKDHLMlNprI to learn more. As for those who are at risk for being homeless, there are additional things we can help do_and provide. Please read through this article to get a better understanding of what some potential solutions may be.

It discusses a lot about eviction prevention. This is important to note. Affordable housing is a short supply.

What could be a potential solution to the issue of affordable housing?

Given the marginal costs and marginal benefits of evicting those who cannot pay rent, do you see a solution or compromise?