Homelessness. It’s one of the most challenging problems we face as a society. It’s also one of the most solvable. The first step to solving homelessness is acknowledging that its victims are people. Regular people. Fathers. Mothers. Veterans. Whole families. Folks who fell on hard times and lost ...

Dec 16, 2022 · From a Legislative Perspective, it is Illegal to be Homeless in Virtually Every State in the USA, Except for Two – Oregon and Wyoming. This data comes courtesy of an investigative report first published by the National Homeless Law Center in 2019 and updated again in 2021. The report, entitled “Housing Not Handcuffs,” showed that 47 states had laws criminalizing homeless people engaging ...

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Documentaries can spark change by stirring empathy, fostering important debates, and motivating collective efforts to eradicate homelessness. Invisible People is renowned for its authentic storytelling that vividly portrays the realities of homelessness.

Dec 27, 2024 · As Other States Cut Housing Funds, Governor Kotek’s Record Investments Aim to Address Housing Shortages and Homelessness Prevention. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is doubling down on investments in homeless services and affordable housing at a time when rates of homelessness are soaring across the state.

Dec 11, 2024 · A Sharp Rise in Veteran Homelessness Exposes the Urgent Need for Housing, Healthcare, and Wraparound Support. A sharp rise in veteran homelessness combined with deteriorating mental health amongst former UK-based soldiers makes the call for wraparound services an urgent one indeed.

May 20, 2019 · A city street. A sleeping bag. A cart full of clothes. A sign asking for help. A cup or bucket for collections. Sadness on the side of the road.

Invisible People's mission is to shed light on the realities of homelessness, challenge harmful preconceptions, and explore viable solutions. Leveraging the

Dec 3, 2024 · As cities crack down on downtown encampments, homelessness is being pushed into suburban areas, disrupting support systems and exposing a lack of resources while failing to address the root causes of the crisis.

Jun 18, 2020 · The way we talk about homelessness is important. We know all too well there are many who don’t have compassion for homeless people. They think the unhoused are lazy or choose to live that way.