Topic > poverty in america - 807

Hunger, In the United States, there are many people who need help, whether it is food aid or housing help, they are not getting the help they need and not only am I suffering from it. Homelessness In the United States and in the city of Puyallup, Washington, it is a big problem that seems like someone is trying to help solve the problem, and it is a problem that needs some effort to help solve the problem problem and not many people try the solution. I found a site that tries to help find housing, shelters and food banks, http://www.homelessnessinamerica.com/.Causes of homelessness, Poverty is the main cause because the cost of housing is too high for people who they earn little salary, buy food and pay all the bills. Alcohol and substance abuse is another big cause of homelessness because the cost of living is very high and treatment is really expensive. Criminal records are a difficult thing to deal with because people with criminal records have a hard time getting jobs because they have been convicted of a crime and most companies don't want to give them a chance. Changing family status is a big deal to miss. a family member who wins bread is bad because you may not be able to pay your bills and when you don't pay your bills you won't be able to maintain electricity or pay your rent. Losing your job really causes a difficult situation because when you lose your job you can no longer pay your bills and when the money you have saved, if you have saved any, doesn't last forever. Family eviction is a big problem for today's teenagers because when they turn 18 their parents who taught them nothing about life in the real world throw them out to... middle of paper...... May 2014. “Hunger in America: Facts about Hunger and Poverty in the United States in 2013.” Hunger in America: Facts about hunger and poverty in the United States in 2013. Np, nd Web. May 17, 2014. “Homeless statistics in the United States are on the rise.” US Homeless Poverty Statistics On The Rise Comments. Np, nd Web. May 17, 2014. “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).” Food and Nutrition Service. Np, nd Web. May 17, 2014. "Senior Hunger | Feeding America." Feeding America. Np, nd Web. May 17 2014. .