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Homelessness and Its Affect on Communities of Color

Homelessness and Its Affect on Communities of Color

By Nicole Arcieri People of color experience high rates of homelessness in the United States. African Americans make up over 40 percent of the homeless population but represent 13 percent of the general population, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. The organization’s data also shows that Hispanic identifying individuals make up 18 percent of the general population but 21 percent of the homeless population. Furthermore, “American Indians/Alaska Natives, N

The Elderly and Homelessness: “Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?”

The Elderly and Homelessness: “Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?”

You walk into an interview for the job of your dreams. Dressed in a nice suit and ready to make a lasting impression, you have your portfolio available and a smile on your face. The interviewer asks you the typical questions of the interview process: “what is your greatest weakness?” or “why do you think you’re right for this job?” Finally, he gets to the age-old question. The one that causes introspection and shows the interviewer if you are a reliable choice: “where do you

Pandemic Food Crisis

Pandemic Food Crisis

Blog by: Neil Sagare When the Covid 19 pandemic hit, many poor and low income families had an even harder time feeding themselves. The bigger problem was that their kids also were hungry. Many solutions were present and these problems have now died down. There has been many and a lot of extensive research done on this topic. Many scientists and people have found many things especially related to biology and psychology. To discover what the pandemic is meaning for kids' eating

Disabilities and Homelessness

Disabilities and Homelessness

By Nicole Arcieri Homelessness does not discriminate; anyone can be a victim, but some people are more likely to be homeless than others. In particular, people with disabilities are disproportionately affected by homelessness. According to the article, Homelessness Among Individuals with Disabilities: Influential Factors and Scalable Solutions by Erin Vinoski Thomas and Chloe Vercruysse, “…one quarter of individuals experiencing homelessness have a disability, including physi

Food Safety in Developing Countries

Food Safety in Developing Countries

Developing Countries have a variety of problems that they face regarding the implementation of food safety guidelines on a global scale and therefore would benefit from a scientific approach that best suits the individual nation or country. Food safety systems in developing nations are weak, broken down, and not efficient to protect the citizens and people’s health. Improving food safety often costs a lot of money and that can be a main problem especially in the modern day. T

Domestic Abuse and Homelessness: From One Level of Suffering to Another

Domestic Abuse and Homelessness: From One Level of Suffering to Another

Imagine, if you will, what it might be like to live every day in a domestically violent relationship. The fear that walks with those footsteps climbing up to the door. The trembling that rushes over you when you hear him fiddling with his keys. When the door opens, inside the silhouette of his body blocking the moonlight, you see all of the times he’s hurt you. Be it in marriage or dating, living with someone that could pose a threat of physical abuse against you is a terrify

Vaccinating People Affected by Homelessness

Vaccinating People Affected by Homelessness

Henley Brock Moon Vaccinating the homeless is an essential step in battling the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately, it has proven to be a challenge for municipal governments. Cities have to solve issues regarding distribution, planning second doses, and general distrust among the homeless towards the very governments tasked with keeping them safe. Despite these many barriers, some cities have kept the homeless population a top priority. By executing creative solutions to probl

Effects of Malnutrition on Child Development

Effects of Malnutrition on Child Development

Article by: Emily Corso Food insecurity often accompanies homelessness and leads to adults and children alike being malnourished. In recent years, the number of households that have suffered food insecurity due to financial hardships has skyrocketed, with reported numbers of families experiencing food insecurity in the United States being the highest it has ever been since regular monitoring first began in 1995 (Howard, 2011). Additionally, over eight million families with ch

Period Poverty

Period Poverty

For individuals affected by homelessness, gaining proper access to hygiene necessities, such as toilet paper or soap, can be a troubling issue. This is an even larger issue for women and transgender men who undergo menstruation every month. This is known as period poverty, or “the lack of access to sanitary products due to financial constraints” (Broster). There is a current lack of menstrual items offered to homeless individuals, forcing them to create their own strategies t

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