Title: Unemployment and Homelessness - a major cause of homelessness
Headings: Unemployment and Homelessness
Unemployment and Homelessness
a major cause of homelessness
Why are people unemployed and homeless?
Unemployment and homelessness statistics
What can the government do to prevent unemployment and homelessness?
If you are unemployed and homeless, who can help
Key Takeaways

Content: Many unemployed people are homeless because of a lack of financial resources to fund their accommodation needs. This rings true when you consider the skyrocketing property prices around us, especially in urban cities. If a person can’t earn enough to keep up with the rise in rent and other utility costs, they will either be evicted or forced to give up their home. While it is not impossible for homeless people to find employment, it can be difficult. Homelessness makes it difficult for individuals to invest in skills training, for instance. It also makes it tough to commute to the workplace regularly or be punctual. There is also the stigma associated with being homeless. Participants in a study reported the shame they experienced when giving their shelter’s address to an employer. Other factors behind continuous unemployment for homeless people include lack of educational opportunities, disabilities, and substance abuse. The result is that for some unemployed people, going homelessness means slipping further down the unemployment hole with little chance of getting out.