Many of the "homeless" I see all smoke, own dogs and have phones. Ummmmmmmm.

I was homeless couple of times. I lived with family until I could afford to move to an apartment that I could afford. The first time was when I decided to leave my husband for the sake of my children whom he was neglecting, I lived with my parents for 5 months before I got an apartment. The last one was a few years ago, I was looking for a job, but my daughter's survivor's benefits was over when she turned 18 and I lost my apartment. I moved in with my oldest daughter in her apartment for 6 months, got a job within two weeks of the move and had to save for the exit payment of the lost apartment and then for a new apartment.

no, but almost

No, thankfully.

Yes I was homeless for 6 months I had a car to sleep in thankfully Worst of all was I had 2 jobs but no one would rent to me because I had no rental history Absolutely no one would rent to me I had to go into a share house with university students until I could afford to buy my own home.

Never in my life

NO

Yes

A company I worked for had a homeless drop in shelter, people could come for breakfast and lunch, have a shower, wash their clothes and meet with agencies that were able to assist in search for work and places to rent. I am retired now and have moved states, the area I live in has a large homeless problem, Hubby and I coordinate a op shop /thrift store for my church some funds go to a youth centre that helps homeless and also to a food hub where people can get free food.

TY writerrochelle..!!

Closest I ever came was when my husband abandoned me here in 2013. My sister told me about a program after I was evicted from the Navy Lodge on July 3, 2013. Thanks to our God, CADA put me and my two dogs in a motel for a few days until an apartment was available. It's only by the grace of our God, Jehovah, that I escaped homelessness! I don't know anyone who is homeless, but I pray for them. There's nothing I can do since I'm on Section 8 housing, EBT food stamps, and utilities aide myself. ;-(

HI AGAIN JANN R, TYVM

Yes I have been homeless. My fiancee and I lived in motels for as long as we could. When we no longer could afford that luxury, we lived in his truck. We became homeless during the COVID pandemic. Both of us losing our jobs also during the pandemic. My job was, ironically, working as a Case Manager at a Homeless Shelter. I was being paid by a city grant, however when the pandemic struck , the grant lost its funding, and therefore, I could not be paid anymore. My fiancee worked as a Security Guard at an Office building, and when the pandemic struck, all the employees from that office building began working from home, and therefore there was no need for his services anymore. I lost my car at this time as well, but that was not because I couldn't afford the lease as it was already mine, I paid it in full. I lost my car because a man in the San Fernando Valley, in California, did not like homeless people, and he followed my fiancee and I one night, and struck my car so hard from behind, that my bowels were severed and I spent one month in the hospital, after having my bowels fixed up. I can say that my fiancee and I are finally housed in an apartment. Thank You LA Family Housing.

never been homeless myself, but with the cost of living crisis, most people are only a few paychecks away from homelessness.

I know of families and individuals who have been homeless for a period of time. One family (of a soldier returned from overseas duty) even lived in a tent for months after their unscrupulous landlord didn't actually own the property and they were forced out and unable to find emergency accommodation.

No I have never been homeless and none of my family or freinds have ever been either but you hear about it every day I think the goverment needs to have more houses for these people to live in

No Never homeless, thank you Jesus!

No I’ve never been homeless, even as a solo mother I managed to rent, work and study. However I do see this as a world wide problem, and it is good to know some countries are trying to address this, like Finland, where they have the least homeless people, offering housing and support like councillors, as a good percentage of homeless people are dealing with addiction.

NO, NEVER BEEN HOMELESS,A BLESSING AND WITH WHATS GOING ON IN USA AND OTHER COUNTRIES IS SAD

Yes many times, and may have to do so again for DV reasons.

no but will probably los our home with wht whos in office now

Never homeless yet. As seniors on a fixed income and the trend for lanlords to increase rents and hide behind management companies, I am feeling uncomfortable about the future.

Yes I've slept under bridges and on heating grates.also lived in a abandoned car.

Yes lived in car for 4 weeks

Have I ever been homeless...YES - I was a 'teenager' runaway LIVING ON THE STREETS for four years as I 'had' to be 17 years old (that age requirement is still in effect) to get a 'civil service' job in the USA (I wanted a civil service job for job security reasons). FYI: Landlords (of apartments) still don't like renting to couples that have a child or children for the OBVIOUS REASON....Edited 04-Jan-25 14:13pm

No. Never

No but I do have a few houses to rent. Don't discriminate & keep the rent cost far lower than others. One house has 3 kids. Edited 04-Jan-25 04:03am

No.

no

never homeless

I have not , I am very lucky

I remember places used to be allowed to discriminate against families with kids. It was just me and my mom at the time and she finally found a house to rent, but the apartments refused saying no kids allowed.

Too much Immigration not enough homes

Yes in 2015 spent 6 months living on the streets in Sydney

I do agree with Jennine. Some people are working and still can't pay rent, because it's too high , not to mention the cost of living as well. I do feel bad for them. I hope it will get better eventually.

no, i have never been homeless

Maybe I am in a bad mood today but that is no one;s business. I do pray for all of the goofy world we live in at this time.

Never homeless.

No but my landlord is selling this house to get out from under and if I cannot afford the new rents I may well have to relocate. At my age, it would make more sense to be dead! NOBODY CARES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been homeless on two different occasions and no religion came along to assist me. I now own 9 houses due to my own mental strength. Timothy never turnrd up at any stage.

My siblings and I were all kicked out of home when were young teens. It was unbearable living with alcoholics. After sleeping on floors and going hungry most days and landlords selling the house out from under me a few times, I vowed to buy my own house so it would never happen to my children. I worked 3 jobs on top of being constantly sick. Saved like crazy and eventually bought my own house which is now paid off.

Too many people and not enough housing, yet no one seems to have the answer. Yes, I know homeless people…many…including a family member who currently sleeps under the desk in my apartment.

I was homeless when I was younger. My parents had too many children and ended up divorced. It's not easy finding places to rent when you have children and it's hard saving up the money for the house deposit to buy one. I think that being able to use some of our superannuation for that purpose can help some people.