Hygiene/Shelters
What are 2 reasons homeless people choose streets over shelters?
Drugs/alcohol, and fear of being abused.
Can homeless people get jobs?
Yes, they can, although it might be a little more difficult
what is one place every homeless person is welcome?
The Salvation Army
Are the homeless provided with seasonal clothing?
Shelters provide seasonal clothing through donations
Which program combines rental assistance for homeless Veterans with clinical services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)?
The HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)
What rules do the shelters enforce?
Do not bring weapons, alcohol, illegal drugs, or drug paraphernalia into the Shelter. There will be no violence towards anyone or destruction of the shelter or anyone's property.
Why is it harder for homeless people to find jobs?
The societal discrimination they face.
what is the first thing to do if you are experiencing homelessness?
The first thing someone should do if they are experiencing homelessness is to get in touch with the local shelter. Even though shelters are not the greatest place to live, it is better than the person living on the streets.
what items do homeless shelters need the most?
Bottled water, undergarments, gift cards, and hygiene products
which program enables eligible organizations to use unutilized, underutilized, excess, or surplus federal properties to assist persons experiencing homelessness?
The Title V Program
what are families usually provided? (showers or kitchens)
Feeding. Providing shelter. Distribution of basic necessities.
What are some reasons that homeless people are excluded from the workforce?
lack of education, domestic violence, language barriers, physical, mental, and behavioral health concerns, substance and alcohol addiction, lack of self-confidence, rejection by peers, and lack of job search skills.
what is one program that is pretty successful at reducing homelessness?
Federal housing programs are one of the most successful housing-based solutions to reduce homelessness. They allow people with a low income to have flexible market-rate housing
what are three of the best things to give homeless people?
Hygiene kits, snacks, and clothing
Which program changed its name to change focus from addressing the needs of homeless people in emergency or transitional shelters to focus on assisting people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness?
The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
How many people out of 10 have reported having chronic health conditions while being homeless?
8
What is one thing that jobs require that homeless people can’t supply them with?
A home address/ A permanent address.
What age group is most affected by homelessness?
What age group is most affected by homelessness?
do homeless people have access to period products?
Shelters can supply them, but due to overcrowding and lack of resources, they can be scarce. They are expensive as well so it makes it extremely hard to obtain for people who are homeless.
which program is designed to provide funding for efforts by nonprofit providers, and State and local governments to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families and optimize self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness?
Continuum of care program(CoC)
What is one reason why proper treatment is very challenging in homeless communities?
Barriers to health care include lack of knowledge about where to get treated, lack of access to transportation, and lack of identification. They also can’t afford treatment because it’s expensive.
What is one thing that some homeless people have that prevents them from getting a job?
A criminal record
Why is it hard for homeless people to get out of the cycle of homelessness?
It is hard because they become dependent on the shelters for basic necessities
where can homeless people go to get necessities?
There are shelters located all across cities that provide necessary items for homeless people.
Which program is a community-based process that balances the need for economic and other redevelopments while addressing the needs of people experiencing homelessness at base closure and realignment sites?
The Base Realignment and Closure Program (BRAC)