Cycles of Change

If you are young, on your own, and watching rent consume half your paycheck while homeownership feels like a fantasy from another era, you are not imagining the difficulty. The economy has fundamentally shifted. What your parents could do at your [...]

There are systemic issues faced by many families struggling to survive on the margins. Rising costs of living, stagnant wages, and the growing wealth gap can make it feel like families are being starved of resources and opportunities. For a family [...]

The Art of Urban Navigation The city is a complex and dynamic landscape, a vibrant tapestry of human life. To navigate it safely and with confidence requires a unique set of skills. This guide will introduce you to the art of urban navigation, a [...]

The issue of chronic homelessness, particularly among single individuals, presents a multi-dimensional challenge that demands both creativity and pragmatism. Traditional government and private sector approaches have proven ineffective, highlighting [...]

The idiom "putting on one's Sunday best" refers to dressing in one's finest clothes, traditionally reserved for special occasions or church services on Sundays. This practice has historical and cultural roots dating back to times when Sunday was [...]

Our mission is to assist communities in understanding and accepting their homeless population, taking positive, progressive, and proactive action. We offer a unique service that combines exploration, environmental cleanup, and data collection. We [...]

In our modern society, homelessness remains a pressing issue that affects the lives of many individuals. Behind the statistics and numbers lie stories of struggle, resilience, and the need for compassion. Let us explore the realities of [...]

Statements in bold from the book by Stephen Eide Homelessness in America : history and tragedy of an intractable social problem, Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2022] Stephen Eide puts forth the idea that Housing First is a flawed concept. [...]

The term "leisured indigent" [1] is not a commonly used or recognized term, however, it could be interpreted as referring to individuals who are homeless or experiencing poverty but are perceived as leading a leisurely or carefree lifestyle. When we [...]

While homelessness may formerly have taken different forms, it has always existed in America. Homelessness is a problem shaped greatly by state and local policies and dynamics. To blame Reagan for modern homelessness is to misunderstand the roots of [...]

In the past, people had different words to describe homeless individuals, like "bum," "hobo," and "tramp." These words showed social differences among homeless people. Some chose to be homeless, while others had different circumstances. "Hobo" [...]

One way to assess the number of homeless individuals is by examining the service systems they use. In the late 19th and early 20th century, police stations served as shelters, with an estimated 630,000 people sleeping in such facilities in 1880 and [...]