Housing

This article looks at some instances where the homeless in Bakersfield are forced to constantly be on the move. A new app allows citizens to contact code enforcement when encampments are spotted. The authorities then encourage the homeless to leave with only what they can carry or risk arrest.

There are so many aspects to homelessness that cannot be covered in one article alone. Here are 3 tips to help you through it.

There are many myths and misconceptions about homeless. Let's talk about 5 of them.

Homelessness is at an all time high in America right now; here are my tips for getting through it.

Many of the homeless in Bakersfield have sought refuge in the public parks. They provide a place with access to benches and shade, and even grills to cook food. Often there is access to water for hygiene or thirst. The parks represent a place where people can gather and feel safe.

What daily concerns do homeless people face? Homelessness can happen to anyone, so it’s best to be prepared by knowing some survival skills.

A social issue report which aims to add to the body of knowledge on homelessness in America, and to provide innovative advocacy interventions for future community or social ventures within the homeless arena.

Do you struggle to determine whether or not you should give money to homeless people? I did until I had this experience.

Have you ever had an encounter with a homeless person and wanted to do more to help? Here are a few things that you can do throughout the year to make a difference.

Read on for an account of my experience as a Black female unhoused law student and how it has shaped my perspective.

More and more homeless people have begun to appear on the streets of Hong Kong, with many seeking shelter in fast-food restaurants like McDonald's. Read on to find out more.

How can you tell if someone is homeless? There's no sure way, but there are a lot of clues that may add up to homelessness when taken together. Knowing them can keep people living on the street safer.

Menstruating isn't considered fun by anyone, but having your period while being homeless sucks in its own special way. Learn how you can help people dealing with both homelessness and menstruation.

Ending up homeless and having to live in your car is a real worry for many people. With these tips, you can survive and get back in a home soon.

I have had an idea for homeless veterans and families for quite a while. This is a basic rough draft idea for these shelters that are fully self-sustaining, green temporary homes.

Learn who the homeless people in this country are and how much our public assistance programs cost. The truth may surprise you.

Are there ways to not be homeless? I work alongside the homeless and know many of them by name. Most are calloused by the hardships of life and people's indifference, but they are all very much alive, and they're here to stay.

A look at a growing problem in the United States and elsewhere. The homeless community is a part of the fabric of this nation and yet what to do about it?

Many claim homelessness is caused by one thing: making stupid, destructive, and completely avoidable choices. This article examines and debunks some of those "poor choices." Have you ever made any of them?

Quality of life for the homeless population varies from state to state. Could Hawaii be the best state in which to be homeless? Let's investigate.

Some of my opinions as to why so many people in America seem to have no empathy for homeless people despite being mere paychecks away from the circumstance themselves.

Explore the most common stereotypes, myths, and misconceptions about homeless people in America.

Have you wondered why people living on the street don't just get jobs and stop being homeless? Learn about homeless employment statistics and the barriers to employment they must overcome, and share your solutions in the comments.

So many of the homeless are veterans, children, elders, and disabled people. Here are six ideas to help end homelessness.

Why do homeless people seem to avoid using emergency housing shelters? Here are some of the reasons.

Have you ever wondered why people become homeless? This article explains just a few of the most common causes of home loss for people living in the United States. Some of them may surprise you.

If you're homeless and trying to figure out how to spend a small amount of money to best effect, this list may help. It has also proven useful to charities creating care packages for homeless people.