Title: Why do people become homeless? — Blog
Headings: Why do people become homeless?
Why do people become homeless?
Unemployment
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Tracey
I'm raising money for past rent so I can move into a new apartment.
Personal or family crisis
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Phillip
I’m using HandUp to raise funds for education costs, specifically a three month Phlebotomy Cours…
Affordable housing
Demographics: Youth and LGBTQ
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Giselle
I'm raising money for basic needs so I can recover in full and regain my health.
No support network
Mental health or substance abuse
Aaron
I'm raising money for basic needs so I can afford healthy food and other items for my wellness**.

Content: So why do people become homeless? Learn a little more about the most common reasons, and meet a few neighbors who you may not even realize are experiencing homelessness. Unemployment
Whether from losing a job, or not being able to find a job in the first place, unemployment is one of the major causes of homeless. No income, no way to keep up with living expenses. While the number of unemployed people fell to 7.4% the past few years, the number of people living in poverty hasn’t declined. At 46.7 million living under the poverty line ($20,000 year for a family of three), that’s 15.8% of the United States. “A few months ago I was forced to be homeless after I lost my job and became delinquent on my payments. I am post graduate of San Francisco State University and recently graduated May 2014 with my B.A. in Broadcast Electronic Communication Arts with minor in World Music and Dance.” Tracey - HandUp Member
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Oakland, CA
I'm raising money for past rent so I can move into a new apartment.