Hello this is my new blog “The Invisible Populations”. I want to
raise awareness of homelessness in our community. Homelessness can affect
anyone and the cause can include eviction, domestic abuse, disaster, mental
health and substance abuse challenges.
The people affected by homelessness are forced to live on the streets,
vehicles, or places not meant for habitation. The homeless population faces
many hurdles in order to return to their normal lives.
I am
interested in homelessness because I work with the homeless community on a
daily basis. My job responsibilities include providing shelter services to homeless
individuals and families. Every life matters, even the ones who are homeless.
Homeless people are mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, sons and daughters. I see the faces of the people affected by
homelessness and understand their unique circumstances.
With
this blog I would like to provide education to the public on what needs to be
done to end homelessness. I would like to suggest services and programs that
would benefit people affected by homelessness. The public needs to acknowledge
this invisible population. We need to work together as a community and assess
the needs of this needy group of people. Homelessness impacts everyone and
there are solutions including the housing first model.
