• Chunk@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I read a lot about this and I have a friend who does social work with homeless people.

    There are so many different situations for homeless people. The ones who can better their situation with $1k/mo are truly down on their luck. They need a boost and they can get back on their feet. These are the “invisible homeless” because they are generally ashamed of their situation.

    Then you have crackheads. The money won’t help them.

    Then you have the mentally ill. They need medical treatment. Cash is less important.

    Finally, you have people who have given up. They don’t want to leave their tent. They’ve been homeless so long it’s their life. They prefer it. It’s familiar. I don’t know how money affects this situation.