Increased funding would enhance the capacity and quality of shelters and services that provide support for homeless individuals. Proponents argue that it provides essential support for the homeless and helps reduce homelessness. Opponents argue that it is costly and may not address the root causes of homelessness.
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@9Y95BQC7mos7MO
The homeless shelters don't work, not because of lack of funding or services. It has to do with their structure and requirements for entering the shelter
@9XLYKLF7mos7MO
yes but those who are not in drug and they just want a place to live cause they had economic problems.
@9XH3B3Q7mos7MO
Yes, we should get the homeless of the streets and let them have the experiance of sleeping on a bed, having clean clothes, and eating a warm and hearty meal!
@9XG9DLP7mos7MO
Yes, but if this is to be funded with taxpayer dollars, then there must be regulations and a plan to get homeless people out of the shelters and into a stable life so they can find full-time employment, start families, and contribute to the communities.
@9X567RX7mos7MO
No, they need to fix the root cause of homelessness itself if you fix the root cause then there isn't a problem in the first place.
@9X3Q8FT7mos7MO
Give them assistance until they are able to assist themselves . Only assist for up to two years. Put a limit on this and helping parents who get state help.
@9WKYP8G7mos7MO
increase the funding for homeless shelters although you can spend more money from our taxes to things like homeless shelters.
@9DHGFPDIndependent 8mos8MO
yes, but only by addressing the root causes of homelessness through good economic, mental health, and drug rehabilitation policies, not shelters.
@KindredburkeLibertarian 8mos8MO
homeless shelters do not address the root causes of homelessness, the money should be spent on helping people get out of this situation.
@KindredburkeLibertarian 8mos8MO
Homeless shelters don't usually work the way they are intended, and leads to many not using them, we should be using the money for solving issues such as addiction, financial literacy and helping homeless children, elderly people and war vets.
@9VFKBNT8mos8MO
Not neccesarily homelss shelters but programs to help homeless people find jobs. Get them off the street and into their own homes and apartments.
@KindredburkeLibertarian 8mos8MO
Homeless shelters don't usually work the way they are intended, we should be using the money for solving issues such as addiction and financial literacy.
@3HCB9RGIndependent 8mos8MO
Maybe
It depends on what you mean by 'the government'. Should the federal government? no, should local governments? yes.
@9SFBMMY9mos9MO
Yes, but focused on rehabilitation, personal hygiene, skill development and training to help them re-enter the workforce and re-integrate into society.
@3GBWB4VIndependent 9mos9MO
I think the current funding for homeless shelters and services needs to be re-evaluated and actually be used to help homeless people. I believe much of the current funding is not going towards it's intended purpose.
@9S5SY6K10mos10MO
Yes, but only for people who truly need aid and only to those who can prove they are incapable of working.
No, the government needs to make the system more transparent when it comes to spending.
@9Y6VNKS7mos7MO
Nah because I like throwing bricks and/or burning honey buns at them. It's pretty sigma and I would recommend.
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