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Homelessness

These are people who, generally through no fault of their own, become without shelter, or an address to be able to get employment or subsistence. Some resort to crime or drugs. Most are looking for a chance at life, again.

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Are there more girls or boys that are homeless?

its easier for men to be on the street than women because women got babies

and because men can sopport themselfs not women and most women will just get a player or thug to take care of them so yup yup

How many homeless people live in Atlanta?

Latest statistics put it at nearly 7000 people.

What does a hobo wear?

For a male:

  • long, unkempt hair (a shabby second hand wig perhaps)
  • headband (strip of cloth with symbols)
  • very shabby jeans (perhaps patched with peace symbol patches)
  • sandals, no socks
  • T-shirt with peace symbols or sayings (Flower Power, Don't Trust The Man, Question Everything, War is harmful to children and other living things, Make Love Not War, etc.)
  • muslin shirt with embroidery on the sleeves, must have long sleeves
  • several ropes of beads (natural materials only, no plastic)

For a female:

  • longer, unkempt hair (a less shabby second hand wig)
  • headband (strip of cloth with symbols or entwined ribbons with streamers hanging down the back)
  • sandals, no socks
  • flower print cotton dress or embroidered muslin dress, either above knee with no waist or ankle length with empire waist, must have long sleeves
  • a couple of strings of beads and a chain and pendent with peace symbol
  • flowers stuck in headband or a garland of flowers instead of headband
  • minimum or no makeup

Why are hobos so mean?

I like have like no like idea like why. I like think like its like cause like theres like something like wrong like with like them. I like also like do not like understand like why people like say i like say like like to like much. Like L8R like you say like tooo much! hobos are awsome girl! and you better believit or i will say cheese!

What did the homeless live in the 1930 s?

if you mean WHERE they lived, it was sometimes in hobo villages where they all worked together to cook and such A lot of people in cities such as Chicago ran around, sometimes stealing from people. Soup kitchens were also available for the hungry. lots of homeless people traveled by jumping on trains.

How many homeless shelters are in Boston?

The number of homeless families living in Boston has jumped for the fourth straight year, making children without a home the fastest-growing group, according to results from the mayor's annual census.

The Homeless Census showed that the number of families living in emergency shelters, transitional housing, or even in motels jumped 22 percent in the past year, from 3,175 in 2007 to 3,870 in December. The number of children without a home soared 24 percent in 2008, from 1,850 to 2,288.

As past programs have targeted the elderly and people with drug addictions and mental illnesses, city officials said a new, concerted effort is needed to assist homeless families as their numbers climb during tough economic times.

"For families, it's really about insufficient income to afford a place to live," said Jim Greene, director of the city's Emergency Shelter Commission. "Family homelessness is caused by the divide between people's incomes and housing costs, and when the gap is too great the problem gets worse."

The Homeless Census, required by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, is based on a count of the overall number of people living in emergency shelters, transitional housing, hospitals and medical facilities, hotels and motels, and on the streets on one given night.

On Dec. 15, Mayor Thomas M. Menino and about 350 volunteers including city and state officials went into Boston's neighborhoods, reaching out to people living in alleys and under bridges and referring them to shelters and programs.

City officials counted an overall total of 7,681 homeless people that night - which included individuals and family members - up from 6,930 last year, an 11 percent jump.

The census, however, also showed that while the number of families without homes has climbed, the count of homeless individuals only - those considered unaccompanied by anyone - has held steady over the last several years, a tribute to new strategies in reaching out to people living on the streets.

According to the census, the city counted 3,811 homeless individuals, compared with 3,705 last year, a 3 percent increase.

A positive sign of the survey was that the number of elderly people living on the street dropped from a high of 77 in 2004 to fewer than 30 last month.

"We have made some progress, but more needs to be done," Menino said in a statement, adding, "this census reflects the growing challenge that low-income families, especially young mothers, are facing during tough economic times."

Joe Finn, executive director of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance, said the stable number of homeless individuals is a credit to Menino's strategy to find people homes before treatment is discussed.

Only then, he said, can officials work with someone to address the root problems that caused them to be homeless - mental illness, substance abuse, or economic woes.

Lyndia Downie, president and executive director of the Pine Street Inn, a Boston homeless shelter, said the increase in the number of families without homes is an ugly sign of the touch economic times.

"I think it's part of a trend across the country, where a combination of so many things going on with the economy are really hitting families in every way," she said.

Greene said that the homeless families often include a single parent who lost a job. In other cases, parents have jobs but still can't afford housing. Meantime, funding for housing vouchers has plunged, he said.

"We need more than just what the city can do," Greene said. "We need the state and federal government to look at the housing crisis for families. We need every level of government and the private and nonprofit sector aligning their resources to address this housing crisis."

What is it like being homeless?

absolutley sick, especially if your young and you should be partying with your friends in college or whatver the case is, the rest of your life will never be the same again because depending on how far away from family you are and how cold it is outside you will never forgive the world for this unforgivable experience, if you are young you will forget about relegion you will forget about family but you wont forget about God because if you survive you will be a living testiment that the world has no love for anybody and the only person that loves you is God...at least enough to let you live while everybody let you die off.....Now your back and ready for revenge, if you lived through it because every step is a death threat!! Eating off the floor and not bathing in weeks is very acceptable.. Its traumatic and a stressful event to be hopeless. Its traumatic and a stressful event to be hopeless.

How do homeless people support themselves?

Nowadays, if you find yourself homeless in the U.S., youj'd call 211 on any payphone, and the operator will direct you to the nearest facilities available to help whatever situation you might be in. (theoretically) Shelters, food pantries, medical aid, government assistance offices, etc., would be the types of information the operator can relay, right there on any phone (ie. a pay phone if you had no cell)

Do hobos go to the bathroom?

on the street of coures that is why it some streets smells so bad lol

What is the best way to help homeless people?

You can help by donating to established charities that support people with these conditions and volunteer your time to your local charities. Please see the related links (column to the left) to find out about charities that use the greater part of their funding for the people they support.

How many french people were left homeless because of World War 1?

In comparison to WW2 very few indeed. Although initially the Germans were able to advance to the river Marne the affect on the civillian population was minimal, again with comparison to WW2. The allied bombing of Caen, for example, post D Day, in WW2 was probably more destructive of French infrastructure in WW2 than the whole of WW1 put together. Sure, certain places such as Ypres & Verdun suffered grieviously in WW1 but the effects of conflict were marginalised to what was essentially the battlefield. In WW2 Frace was wholly occupied by the Germans post Vichy and I would think Allied bombings were responsible for as much destruction as the initial German Blitzkreig in 1940. In fact the Allies relieving France in WW2 was probably more destructive than the initial German attack also, at least in places such as Bayeux & St Lo for example.

Can you become homeless?

Yes, however you may lose it. The receiver will seize all your unprotected assests and pay as much off your debts as he can before you can be discharged. You should speak to a bankruptcy attorney about asset exemptions for your specific situation.

What is the most common reason for people becoming homeless?

Losing a job, not being able to afford a home due to an unforeseen expense such as illness, injury or living beyond one's means, being kicked out by parents, guardians, roommates or housemates or said people suddenly passing away. There are many factors that contribute to homelessness.

What places do most homeless people live?

homless people are pennyless, and pennyless people don't have any money. homless people sit on the streets with a cardboard sighn saying that they're homless, pennyless, and in need of money. they wait for people driving by to trow out some money for them, but it rarly happens.

Where Do Homeless People Go?

In most cities there are shelters that give many of the homeless population a place to sleep and usually a meal. The problem is that there are too few shelters and far too many homeless people. The shelters fill up fast, especially in cold weather. The alternative is a night curled up under a tree or bridge, hopefully in a place where they won't be victimized by whomever happens by. Homeless people are quite often targets of crime. The Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul are two organizations that help the homeless and destitute. There are many others by different names, sometimes local churches can provide some relief in their community.

What solutions will help decrease the number of homeless people?

Mathematically the number of homeless people are going to increase each year. The current tax structure does not redistribute wealth effectively thus "the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer" is not just a saying. The game Monopoly is based on our economic structure. The homeless are those that have lost the game. At our current statistical rate the number of losers are increasing exponentially. This was the cause for the great depression. FDR was able to resurrect our economy by raising taxes on the rich (winners) by up to 91% and redistributing it to the poor (losers) thus keeping all in the game. It will be tough to find a leader that could do that in today's era though as the rich now own powerful media companies that can manipulate the masses in ways that they could not in the 30's. Sorry

How many teenagers are there in the world?

As of 2021, there are approximately 1.2 billion teenagers aged 10-19 in the world. This age group represents a significant portion of the global population and plays a crucial role in shaping the future of society.

Where can one purchase a Hobo Purse?

There are several places to buy hobo purses (also called hobo bags). The most specialised place is the Hobo Bags website, which also includes free shipping on all orders over 150$. If you are looking for used hobo bags you might find one on ebay.

Who was the first homeless person?

Diogenes of Sinope, also known as Diogenes the Cynic.

(He may not have been the first homeless person, but he certainly made it fashionable [philosophically speaking]).

What does hijole mean?

Wow!

Hijole, pica mucho esta salsa!

Wow, this salsa is very hot!

How much does it cost to construct a homeless shelter?

One inexpensive approach:

Procure some land outside the city limits and start a program. You could put in wooden floors and wooden sidewalks and pitch these tents. It's protection from wind, rain, sleet and snow and these people can officially claim an address. Work programs could be started whereby employers can pick up day labor from the available "pool" of workers. A 'Transition to Stability" program could propel these people into productive citizenry and permanent housing/employment.

I submit that there is no reason any human being should be without shelter and a clean place eat, shower and shave everyday and a place to wash their own clothes.

And there's not a city in this country that couldn't implement something like this within 6 months.