MYTHS
VERSUS FACTS
There a many misconceptions about homelessness. Let's dive into the real foundational causes and reasons.
PERCEPTION & REALITY.
While there is some overlap in actual causes, well over 2/3 of all homelessness is due to finances and family violence.
Most people believe it is due to substance abuse, mential illness, or gambling. That couldn't be further from the truth.
Click on the Myth Boxes to uncover the Top 5 Myths
HOMELESSNESS TRIGGERS.
Loss of a job or other financial matters, along with some type of family/spousal violence are the main triggers that can start the cycle of homelessness.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health issues are contributors, but are not the main triggers to homelessness.
REAL PEOPLE. REAL QUOTES.
Talking to the unhoused first hand on their struggles, take a list to what they have to say. For their privacy, the pictures below are stock, but their words are true
Click on the Images to View the Quotes
THE MAIN
CAUSE.
for the Majority, it's Simple Math
Income Earned < Income Needed
For the problem of homelessness to be solved, the lowest level of income has to be able to afford the lowest priced housing, and our process does just that. 97.4% of options are affordable on either part time or minimum wage.
For people that cannot afford payments, unable to work, or not well enough to work, our system will enable residents to obtain credits for providing services or receiving sponsorship from benefactors. Being a non-profit, we will support those credits and sponsorships through almost ten revenue sources.
But really, this isn’t just about space and software, it's about coaching and support. Our “sorting hat” intake process matches people with communities and life coaches. We help our Residents get to the next stage by bridging the gaps, matching jobs to people, solving personal problems and transportation issues. and providing a menu of support services that they need to grow and succeed. We are not just a housing organization, we are the catalyst that enables people to move up and move out.
