11/03/2022
homelessness is a MAJOR issue
America’s homelessness problem has the makings of an acute crisis.
Shelters across the U.S. are reporting a surge in people looking for help, with wait lists doubling or tripling in recent months. The number of homeless people outside of shelters is also probably rising, experts say. Some of them live in encampments, which have popped up in parks and other public spaces as I’m sure many of you have witnessed yourself.
And inflation is compounding the problem: Rent has increased at its fastest rate since 1986, putting houses and apartments out of reach for more Americans.
The crisis means more people do not know where they will sleep tonight. Living in the streets, people are exposed to more crime, violence and bad weather, including extreme cold.
co has created a structure to provide some warmth to those who need it. Every time someone purchases our heated jacket, we will give a jacket to a person in need!
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