Challenges Faced by Homeless Individuals

Nathan Sharp works for the United Nations.

Experts estimate that around 10% of the USA population is homeless.

Coalition for the Homeless only provides food to homeless individuals.

The main goal of Coalition for the Homeless is to make life bearable for homeless people temporarily.

Many homeless individuals in the USA were once college-educated and had stable jobs.

One of the leading reasons for homelessness in the USA is addiction.

Around 20% of the USA population lives below the poverty line.

The loss of a job rarely leads to homelessness in the USA.

One solution to homelessness is to provide permanent housing and support services.

Homelessness is only a problem in developing countries.