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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@ISIDEWITH10mos10MO
Do you think increasing funding for shelters will truly help, or will it lead to other challenges?
@9WFNZQ39mos9MO
It would be a good place to start with helping decrease poverty.
@9WHXHV6Peace and Freedom8mos8MO
It would be a good place to start with helping decrease poverty.
It will lead to other challenges but everything leads to new challenges.
@9VD8L6FRepublican9mos9MO
I think it will lead to bigger problems, I think that the more we fund homeless shelters, the more the homeless take advantage of it and not want to leave or even try to get out of the shelter and start a new style of life
@9VNBSMS9mos9MO
Its not the solution to this. There are better options
@9S2PG4311mos11MO
The state and local governments should be the ones to fund these operations, not the federal government. 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 contributes to the communities.
@ISIDEWITH10mos10MO
Why do you think homelessness persists despite efforts to provide shelters and services?
@9YGCZ898mos8MO
Lack of easy access for mental health opportunities
@9NKSMMZ 8mos8MO
Homeless shelters require those using them to be clean from drugs and do not allow people to bring drugs into the homeless shelter. Drug use is rampant in the homeless population.
@9YGCXSW8mos8MO
Systemic problems in education gaps and generational poverty. Along with lack of resources for those most in need.
@9YGC85R8mos8MO
Misdirected funding and lack of legitimate care for those deemed lesser than the rest of us.
Yes, but not at the expense of addressing the root causes of homelessness or helping the homeless escape the streets.
@ISIDEWITH10mos10MO
How does seeing homelessness in your community influence your perspective on social responsibility?
@9YFKND68mos8MO
The more homeless I see, the more I feel we as a collective need to do better to prevent homelessness.
@9YFKG4H8mos8MO
Homelessness is the result of a mistake or problem based on an individual and their circumstances.
@9YFMWMP8mos8MO
Seeing homelessness in my community reinforces my sense of social responsibility, highlighting the need for collective action and support systems to address housing insecurity and promote equal opportunities for all.
@9YFLKTD8mos8MO
it shows that nobody cares and the people dot have the help they need
@9SPH7BP10mos10MO
The government should increase funding for homeless shelters and services, further increasing money collected by the government due to the aid given to homeless people
@B5X32CW1wk1W
let people volunteer and donate to charities and organizations that help house and feed homeless individuals
@9XFZB3T8mos8MO
I feel that the government should increase funding for homeless shelters and services with terms that state the homeless should show a commitment to the program. If they break commitment, they are taken off the program and aren't allowed back for a certain amount of time.
@ISIDEWITH10mos10MO
How would you feel if a close friend or family member experienced homelessness, and what would you do to support them?
@9TNV3NHRepublican10mos10MO
I would take them in and hope to get them a job so they can support themselves if I could support them in the meantime.
@9V73SRD9mos9MO
If a close friend or family member has experienced homeless I would probably help them to show on how to get a job first and then I will help them learn how to save money and how to spent the money well.
@9WZD76GRepublican8mos8MO
No because many homeless refuse to stay in shelters because of its cost to them. I believe that they need to play some role in society and earn a wage
@9R46PYL12mos12MO
Yes, but only in cities. In towns, the principle responsibility should be on local charities and churches.
@9VW4Q7R9mos9MO
No, the government should require churches to fund such services in their area to maintain tax exemot status
No, but give every homeless person a home. Finland already did this. There are tens of millions of empty homes but under one million homeless people in this country. They will have to pay monthly for these homes once they have a paycheck, at an amount proportional to said paycheck, until the cost to build the house plus inflation is paid off.
@9XQHFXWWomen’s Equality8mos8MO
More funding for services these people can access to help them back on their feet and become productive members of society.
@9XXKM3K8mos8MO
Then they rely on the government for everything.
@9Z9YGBPPeace and Freedom8mos8MO
I feel like it could be a good idea, but most of the homeless people dont even go to shelter or even try to get a job
@9YCDHK68mos8MO
No, funding should be used to support shelters and services but more should work to find the root of the problem.
@B5Y9X29Independent4 days4D
Yes, but these new funds must go towards classes that develop civilian qualities like job skills and civil virtues.
@B5WX3M51wk1W
I don't think we need more shelters, but we need to figure out why people don't want to stay there, and how we can use them as a bridge for permanent housing.
@B5TMLNR 3wks3W
I think funding should be put towards addressing the root causes of homelessness. Churches and charities should focus on providing support and funding. Ideally I want the government to increase funding for homeless shelters and services, but that would be very costly to do and maintain.
@B5SW4PY3wks3W
The government should give tax breaks and some subsidies to trusted housing first, shelters and services.
@B5S7YP73wks3W
Yes, state and local governments if their elected officials deem it necessary, but the federal government should not
@B5S69QZ3wks3W
No, but there should be more private charities. Deregulate mutual aid societies like Loyal Order of Moose or Elks Lodges.
@B5RKNL74wks4W
Yes, and work to address homelessness with education on necessary knowledge like job skills and other basic skills.
@B5P94S61mo1MO
Yes, due to inflation. However, if people do not want to work, then no. If we increase funding for them, then we have to decrease somewhere else for balance.
@B5NPG8J1mo1MO
no instead cut taxes 100% for people based on their income being super low only tax if own property also they need to get a job maybe some free health care and food and drinks if really bad condition and free shower if bad smell but limit shower timing to 10 minutes
@B5MT3JTProgressive1mo1MO
Yes, and simultaneously work toward eliminating the need for shelters by addressing the causes of homelessness, including affordable housing and healthcare.
@B5LTTZS1mo1MO
No, instead create a system that catalogues churches and other religious institutions into districts to manage and support the poor.
@B5KYFW91mo1MO
No. But not because I don't think it is laudable. I believe this is a local government issue, not a federal one.
@B5KPH4H1mo1MO
yes but make the shelters regulated and have them pay some type of rent so they can still work and get back on their feet
@B5HPM752mos2MO
They should rather increase funding, increase industries by generating and flowing money into those economies so then more jobs pop up and that availability will make it fair for those who aren't homeless but need a job and vice versa.
@B5HGGM22mos2MO
Yes, But only for certain people. Not for addicts or people who have put them selves in the situation
@B5GGT3CRepublican2mos2MO
yes but they need to start paying more attention in these shelters due to all the drug use and filth that has been known to thrive in those places
@B5DJP8Q2mos2MO
Yes. However, it would be more beneficial if housing was freely available for all who needed it and ran by a democratically elected housing comittee in that community.
@B5D5WXN2mos2MO
It really depends, because to me this and other questions may be too vague to represent the whole issue.
@B5BNPVZ2mos2MO
No, but we should see where our money is going and put money that isn't going towards better services.
@B5BN7NDLibertarian2mos2MO
No. As with any taxpayer funded program the government should start to be held accountable for how they spend our money
@B5BC4GZ2mos2MO
No, that money would be better used address the root of the issue by being invested into education and communities
@B59YH522mos2MO
I believe the churches of the United States should give funding for this rather than having it be a governmental responsibility
@B59DJBP2mos2MO
Homeless people just need a place to sleep and get back on there feet. Homeless camps shouldn't be nicer than apartments.
@B59CZ7P2mos2MO
Make community’s for the homeless assign them jobs to help get them back on feet over them jobs not money or handouts
@B595YM32mos2MO
Depends on if the homeless people in the said area want help and are actively seeking it. Some unfortunately don't accept help.
@B58QSZ72mos2MO
Yes, as long as the national debt is not negatively affected (as long as the government can afford it)
@B58NX8HIndependent2mos2MO
No but public and private donations should be made to give to these charities and that would increase awareness on homelessness
@B55NYNN2mos2MO
I think there need to Be a study that estimates how many people accept free housing and how many people deny free housing and use those statistics to determine whether more people want housing and less people deny free housing and vise versa
@B555GW72mos2MO
Yes, but the services need to be targeted more on rehabilitation programs along with food and clothing.
@B54NDFPIndependent2mos2MO
So much money is already spent on homelessness and everything else. We need new leadership at state and local levels to oversee this is done correctly.
@B52GGVT2mos2MO
No, it's like rewarding someone for bad behavior. I'm not saying it's a crime to be homeless, but the more help you give to people who don't wish to be help, the more entitled they feel, take welfare for example and how people abuse the system that was supposed to be a temporary solution to their lack of finances.
@B5235CP2mos2MO
Yes, but it must get homeless people off the streets and into housing and a job. You can't allow them to be freeloaders
@B4ZG5WQ2mos2MO
Although housing is important making homeless shelters more funded isn't really going to address the issue.
@B4Y2C5Q2mos2MO
yes but also they should try attacking sources of that instead of just helping them stay where they are
@B4WYC6R 2mos2MO
Yes, but only if the shelter is monitored and regulated as it needs to be ensured the funding is being used to improve the life of its citizens and not the bureaucracy of the facility!
@B4WDJLZRepublican2mos2MO
Yeah if you want to help people but not with peoples tax dollars to pay for it do that with your own money
@B4VVJD72mos2MO
I feel that the government should increase fundraising/awareness for the homeless shelters and services
@B4SZQNT 2mos2MO
This depends on the locality and current rate of homelessness, and funds should be allocated flexibly based on projections for both factors.
@B4SPJYV3mos3MO
Yes but not to perfect we don’t want to create laziness and not get a job and less taxes from people for these welfare programs get a job at least give them blankets and food and water and health care if they are in a really bad situation
@B4SDWHG3mos3MO
Yes, but only to shelters and services who have proven rates of homeless people rejoining society and thriving.
@B4QT9RGRepublican3mos3MO
Yes for major cities that have an overflow of homeless, but homeless people should go out and try to get a job.
@B4QJVV83mos3MO
yes and no becuse some of them could be on stuff and be messed up and just want a easy fixed. and then there are some whos trying too get there life toghter.
@B4Q8TSR3mos3MO
No, abolish all property taxes and implement a land-value tax on all secondary properties to increase individual home ownership and decrease rentals while also reforming zoning laws to increase housing supply instead
@B4Q8H3X3mos3MO
Yes, but they must be used to help homeless people get to work and house themselves, we can't just allow homeless people to freeload
@B4MV5J43mos3MO
They should increase their funding on mental health care as well as increase funding for homeless shelters and services.
@59XJCPZLibertarian 3mos3MO
Yes, and provide ways to get homeless people mental health and sobriety assistance through existing non-profit organizations
@B4LPHP63mos3MO
Yes, but only for non violent individuals and as long as it is not too much money and their is a time limit
@B4LLV2N3mos3MO
No, instead they should increase funding towards a project that attacks the problem that is creating the homelessness problem.
@9ZTQW4V 3mos3MO
Yes, increase funding — shelters and services are under-resourced and overwhelmed, and while funding alone is not a silver bullet, it is a critical part of addressing homelessness with compassion and effectiveness.
@B4KM38M3mos3MO
Yes, but the services should move them towards to bettering their lives, and moving forward with jobs, and not just giving them stuff for free.
@B4KLCSB3mos3MO
for homeless veterans yes and ensure that these homeless individuals can get back up on their feet mentally and financially
@4KBRM54 3mos3MO
Yes, but I would prefer rehabilitation, treatment, and reintegration assistance rather than the current services and shelters.
@B4GL4ZH 3mos3MO
Yes, but we should also find ways to help them so they're no longer homeless and can rely on themselves.
Yes but also Provide programs and bring down the cost of living and inflation. ALL rentals should be determined by size of family and should not exceed space required per person and rent cost should be determined by household income and should not exceed 27% of household income.
@B4D6KHP3mos3MO
No, allow private charity organizations and/or churches to do it instead for the sake of low taxes, low national debt, capitalism, federalism, weak government, and checks and balances.
@B4D26CS3mos3MO
Government should not focus on funding for homeless shelters and focus on the reason why people are homeless.
@B4C46CW3mos3MO
No, we should instead use that funding to create more affordable housing to lower the amount of homelessness.
@B4BMHBNLibertarian3mos3MO
No. Rather than increasing funding for these programs, the proposed additional funds should be allocated toward auditing how current and past resources have been used.
@9FZPSHS 3mos3MO
Yes, but it should invest more in addressing the root causes of homelessness: mental and physical health care access, and worker protections
@B4BK8673mos3MO
Yes, but the state and local governments should watch over these programs. Of course, the root causes of homelessness should be addressed, even though I don't have enough information on this subject to form a good opinion.
@B492HZC3mos3MO
Yes because we should help poor people with their needs because as Jesus Christ the king of all kings and the lord of all lords says to take care of the poor. But the government should shrink their spending on a lot of things so it doesn’t lead to problems.
@B48V525Republican3mos3MO
The government should only provide the funds to the homeless with an ability to work only if they are in desire to find a job. And if the person doesn't have an ability to work, the government should either build an affordable public rents for them or put them in a nursing/care giving homes regard/regardless of their consent depending on their condition.
@B47QGK23mos3MO
We shouldn't need homeless shelters, there are plenty of empty homes for the homeless, take them away from the banks and property holding conpanies.
@B47J7W23mos3MO
No, the funding needs to be used appropriately and not given to bad non-profits like in New York City
@B46MQSQ3mos3MO
Yes, but there should be requirements and other programs attached to it to make sure that it is a safe environment.
@B46B4RW 3mos3MO
Not necessarily, instead, focus on individuals with disabilities or mental health issues, not just low life drug addicts
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