3 Things You Can Do To Solve Homelessness Now

For every $100 increase in median rent, homelessness increases by 9%. As rents go up, so does the homeless population. Homelessness is a symptom, not a cause, so until we fix the affordable housing crisis, lack of a living wage, racism, a broken criminal justice system, foster care, and domestic violence, provide better support for addiction and mental health, we will never solve homelessness.

But there are things you can do right now to help.

First, educate yourself and those around you about homelessness and homeless people. Unfortunately, an alarming amount of negative propaganda on Homelessness is being shared daily. Education is vital to know the truth. One place to start is our website's Invisible People's Learn More section. We also publish daily news on Apple News and Google News. You can also go to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, National Coalition for the Homeless, National Homelessness Law Center, and National Low Income Housing Coalition

Second, get politically active. Now more than ever, we need to fix the affordable housing crisis and stop the growing movement to make homelessness illegal. Yes, you heard me - laws are being passed at the state and local levels to criminalize homelessness. It's a growing crisis and political advocacy has never been more important than it is today.

Third, find a local nonprofit in your community working to solve homelessness and support them either by volunteering or providing financial support. Over the last few years, there has been a growing number of mutual aid groups. If there is a group helping your homeless neighbors in your community, connect with them.

First - educate yourself
Second - get politically active
Third - find a local nonprofit or mutual aid group in your community to support

Close to 28 years ago, I was sleeping outside, homeless. I am living proof that if we love on people until we can love on themselves, we can help people escape homelessness. But the world has changed. Rents in Raleigh, North Carolina, are up 75%. Austin rents are up 40%, and In Orlando, 30%. We must also fight the growing push to criminalize homelessness. We cannot arrest our way out of homelessness. Besides being even more of a burden on taxpayers, a punitive response to homelessness makes homelessness worse.

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There is a direct correlation between what the general public perceives about homelessness and how it affects policy change. Most people blame homelessness on the person experiencing it instead of the increasing shortage of affordable housing, lack of employment, childhood trauma, lack of a living wage, or the countless reasons that put a person at risk. This lack of understanding creates a dangerous cycle of misperception that leads to the inability to effectively address the root causes of homelessness.

We imagine a world where everyone has a place to call home. Each day, we work to fight homelessness by giving it a face while educating individuals about the systemic issues that contribute to its existence. Through storytelling, education, news, and activism, we are changing the narrative on homelessness.

This isn’t just talk. Our groundbreaking educational content reaches millions of people every month. Our real and unfiltered stories of homelessness shatter stereotypes, demand attention and deliver a call-to-action that is being answered by governments, major brands, nonprofit organizations, and everyday citizens just like you.

However, there is more work to be done on the road ahead. Homelessness is undoubtedly one of our biggest societal issues today and will only continue to grow if we don’t take action now.

Invisible People is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about homelessness through innovative storytelling, news, and advocacy. Since our launch in 2008, Invisible People has become a pioneer and trusted resource for inspiring action and raising awareness in support of advocacy, policy change and thoughtful dialogue around poverty in North America and the United Kingdom.

[JB-egtb]

Homelessness as a symptom is spot on. I am a paycheck away from losing my apartment. If I ever get sick or lose my job, I will eventually be homeless. Thank you for providing actionable things I can do to provide a voice.

[edgytypebeat]

W Invisible People, this dude has been showcasing the reality for a long time, hustling and grinding around the world and actually showing stories in real time of how horrible homelessness really is not just for the homeless, but for the world.

[ozywomandius]

Amen, humans are not garbage we can just sweep away. We’re all connected, whether we like it or not.

[ZERO_OX]

Thank you for all you do bringing these peoples lives into the spotlight. We can do so much more to help these fellow citizens who deserve better. ❤

[matokaknox]

People who live alone in large homes may want to rent out rooms. The only problem is finding people to trust and feel comfortable around. I was thinking of coming up with a plan to hook up people who have room in their homes with people who need a room. Just got this idea.

[MsThemjs]

It’s really sad. The rising cost of rent is terrible.

[nightfangs]

The only people who want to criminalize homelessness are those who have never experienced it, and yes homelessness will become far worse over the coming decade rents and home values are rising via inflation throughout the United States, most will lack the ability to rent or own in the future with nowhere to turn

[camerondebaets]

I recognize the lack of education any time I see someone in public wearing a breathing disruptor on their face. Fight the criminalization of homelessness and poverty? A heart felt and resounding yes to that. Absolutely Yes to that. A great and very conscionable wrap up. Thank you for being.

[eligefashion]

Thank you so much for bringing this into people's awareness. I'm homeless and I feel absolutely invisible and I have nobody at all I have no friends and no family.

[shadowofbosstown]

People being better parents. Taking responsibility.

[emsatia]

This is horrible… In Spain the rent is also very high… The price of a rent can be 600€ or 700€ and the minimum wage is 1000€…

[Angie-rpyo]

I was homeless in LA
now I am living with my son, he is taking care of my everything but he is just working at fast food shop
(get $2000/m pay $600+for rent)
I still couldn’t get any help or any retirement money means I have to work till the day I die 69 years old Fargo ND

[CleanAirEmailCampaign]

I was working as a professor when I became catastrophically ill. I had enough money I could stay in my apartment for a year, but then I discovered the moldy hole beneath my bathtub that had made me ill in the first place. But without a job I couldn’trent a new place so now I’ve been homeless for five years while disabled. Thank you so much for the work you’re doing raising awareness and teaching others compassionate ways to deal with this crisis.

[jenmdawg]

I was homeless at 44 and was amazed by how difficult it was to get back on my feet. Good hearted people I thought were my friends even stigmatized me… It took the kindness of a distant friend to give me a free place to stay that was also safe for me to rebuild. I am now going to offer a low rent option for someone who needs it before I retire overseas. The US is simply not affordable.
Your channel is amazing.

[thenakedsingularity]

The core issue is that the culture in this country is not a healthy one. It is self centered, every man for himself, and not compassionate towards those who are suffering.
Unless we change who we are, homelessness will always be a problem in my opinion.

It's the same reason that school mass shootings are getting worse every year and our children are getting killed yet almost NOTHING is done about it.

[CindyCrawford-kyos]

Iv been homeless going on 5 years, sleeping in campgrounds and I'm not an addict or alcoholic. I'm also a single woman and iv been forced to stay in some dangerous places. Society frowns on homeless ppl. Even tho I hv a clean record wt adequate income, I tried to get gov assistance, nowadays in America you pay to get a renters application, so far they take my money then deny my application, i believe its another scam. For the apts that don't charge to apply I got placed on a waiting list been on list for several years now. Being homeless is scarey as hell, especially when you're alone in the darkness. I don't wish this on anyone. For the public eyes, plz dont assume all homeless people are dirty, garbage, ppl, it just isnt true. Have a heart.. ❤

[prettyhandsasmr_]

1.7k will watch this and that's the most effort these watchers will do to help Homelessness. Hopefully the rest will act on it.

[dianebach]

Not everyone can afford to donate. First rents need to stop increasing. There needs to be real consequences for crime that would eliminate theft. There needs to be mental house facilities for in house treatment. This all costs $$$.

[Selahbrooke]

If I didn't have family to live with, I would be homeless. The rent for a two bedroom is $1, 400 where I live. Who can afford that when you're on disability retirement?

[hotsauceislethal]

Everyone deserves to be loved, by others and by society.