Alyssa’s mommy asked:


I really don’t understand this. I was out taking a stroll around the block with my baby earlier today and we passed a man digging through the trash and putting things into his shopping cart.

I’ve worked in a non-profit in this city and I know for a fact we have an AWESOME program set up for homeless people. We have room in our shelters. The shelters let you stay for up to 2 years, they provide food, laundry facilities, free clothing, bus tokens, job assistance.. Once you leave the shelter they will help you get on Section 8, help you get food stamps, etc…

So why are there so many homeless people? Have they gone through the system and the system failed? There are businesses who work with the shelters and will hire any non-drug user… in 2 years you can get clean, get your GED, and they will get you a job… they will get you a section 8 apt… why are people not taking advantage of this?

It just really bothers me that people would choose to live on the streets instead of
using the wonderful system we have set up here….

Why does this happen?