Generally, homeless individuals refer to those individuals who do not have permanent residence. Most of the homeless individuals stay in public places or places that are not meant for human habitation.
According to the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty, 2.5 to 3.5 Americans are sleeping in shelters and transitional housing every year. These individuals do not have a safe and comfortable place where they can stay.
About 7.4 million individuals lost their homes because of economic and financial ships. Furthermore, 75% of low-income individuals consume 50% of their total income for house payments and utilities.
Below are the most common causes for an individual to be homeless.
- Insufficient income
- Lack of affordable housing (high cost of apartments, utilities)
- Low wages
- Unemployment
- Domestic violence
- Mental disorders
- Drug Addiction
- Rape victims