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How Would You Solve the Homelessness Problem?

From the lens Solutions to the Problem of Homelessness.

  • Hanziejane May 28, 2012 @ 7:23 am | delete
    Better health care is a must
  • Steve_Kaye Apr 17, 2012 @ 12:34 am | delete
    The answer comes from greater compassion by our citizens. Then we'll have better mental health services, more job training, higher wages, and so on.
  • bookwurm Apr 12, 2012 @ 6:04 pm | delete
    There isn't a single answer that can solve all the homelessness problems - it needs to be a combination of all of the poll options, plus better education of the authorities and the general public, and a change in attitudes.
  • bekat Mar 15, 2012 @ 8:23 pm | delete
    While my husband and I were living in Calgary, we opened a sort of boarding house, subletting rooms to homeless people that agreed to work with him (in construction.) I also prepared some meals for everyone in the house. Sadly, then the economy collapsed and we were homeless ourselves very briefly. But it was an excellent plan....
  • myshelle01 Aug 10, 2011 @ 3:44 am | delete
    I too vote all of the above.I am in Australia but the problem exists well and truly here too
  • stevie10772 May 13, 2011 @ 1:53 pm | delete
    I vote "All of the above"... I have lived in a women's shelter and know the fear of being too close to life on the street. It is a hard vote for the options you have listed. Each one is vital for the sake of overcoming homelessness and breaking the cycle that Americans place on it due to their faulty thinking, their stigma.
  • javrsmith Oct 5, 2010 @ 4:35 pm | delete
    Thank-you for making me think!
  • JELewis Dec 14, 2009 @ 5:15 pm | delete
    The more of your writing I read, the more I admire both you and your work!
  • WeddingZazzle Dec 6, 2009 @ 10:11 am | delete
    Great job bring lots of attention to the homeless problem through your lenses. 5 stars!
  • pkmcr Dec 5, 2009 @ 2:22 pm | delete
    Another excellent lens about an important topic. Blessed by a Squid Angel :-)
  • GuyB Nov 17, 2009 @ 2:55 pm | delete
    Thank you for this lens. I've seen first hand what high medical costs can do to a family. I think health care reform would be a great start to solving this huge problem. Thanks
  • ShirlW Oct 22, 2009 @ 8:51 pm | delete
    I admire your transparency on the issue of homelessness, particularly that you share your personal experiences with this. While it's idealistic I think that if everyone who is able would give back, even just a little, this effort would go a long way at solving homelessness. Great job again!
  • GrowWear Oct 22, 2009 @ 12:35 pm | delete
    Excellent content. Angel blessed. Love.
  • skiesgreen Sep 29, 2009 @ 4:04 pm | delete
    Multi millionaires who own multiple properties and charge heaps to rent them are contributing to homelessness. Not everyone can take advantage of education and not all can follow the rules laid down by society which creates problems with their own views. This is not mental illness but something else that we all have inside, our inner spirit. We have a choice of how we view the world but the things you suggest are so important to understand. This choice can put us into the 'ridicule' or non help basket and lead to depression and other disorders.

    IIn the past I spent much of my time with homeless people in Canberra or those who hang around the streets because they are unemployed and will one day be kicked out of their homes. I know what you are talking about and sympathize with all you are doing. Keep up the good work. Well done 5* and fav

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