<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Can you tell me the leading causes of homelessness in the US?
<|assistant|>
The leading causes of homelessness in the United States are housing costs and poverty. Homelessness is driven primarily by the lack of affordable housing and rapid gentrification, which force people out of their homes. Lack of income or an inability to find employment can also lead to homelessness. Other factors, such as physical and mental illness, substance abuse, and chronic health conditions may also contribute to homelessness. Natural disasters, such as floods, fires, and hurricanes, can contribute to homelessness, as well as eviction notices due to rent increases, divorce or relationship breakups, and the incarceration of a breadwinner.