@pat-czap Totally with you on this issue and I'm so sorry for your deep loss. We need to start thinking from the bottom up on homelessness, not top down. Most people and institutions that could help with their time and money are simply afraid that it might be catching so they blame it on the homeless person as if it's their choice. Effective and easily accessible public mental health and substance abuse programs are vital but most don't provide the type of individual, case management approach that is needed to make a lasting difference in their lives. Not all homeless situations are the same just like not all people are the same. It's a multi-faceted issue but it isn't unfixable. We are an unbelievably rich country and we must refocus our wealth so that it's possible that these individuals can thrive. House the homeless, feed the hungry and make it possible for their needs to be met.
@pat-czap the wealth of Trollon Musk alone would be enough to end homelessness. Possibly even solve world hunger. But no, he'd rather build rockets that blow up sensitive nature preserves at launch- in the vain hope of putting Nazi colonies on Mars.
@unk-p Jeff Bezos who owns Blue Origin, could contribute to the cause as well.
@lowtide This is truly "lending a hand" in the best of ways. To put forth a combined effort and maintain for a year is wonderful.
@kathleen THIS, well said. Thank you for your kind and important words.
@pat-czap somehow I downvoted this comment by accident and I can't seem to be able to fix it. My apologies! It was not my intention.
@pat-czap I'm so sorry for your loss. I have been close to being homeless and it's terrifying. Food shelter and Healthcare are human rights.