Articles
Homelessness articles published by Homes 4 the Homeless staff & other sources.
Home — 10 Reason to Go Tiny
Are you tired of the high cost of living in a traditional home? Do you dream of a simpler and more eco-friendly lifestyle? Then it’s time to consider going tiny! With lower housing costs and reduced utility bills, tiny homes are a cost-effective option for those looking to downsize and simplify their lives. But it’s not just about saving money – living in a tiny home encourages a minimalist lifestyle and a focus on what truly matters. Plus, with their smaller ecological footprint and innovative design solutions, tiny homes offer a unique and enjoyable living experience. Learn more about the benefits of going tiny today!
Homes 4 the Homeless Raises $33,000 for Trinity School in Bellavista, Colombia, and Launches New Housing Campaign
Homes 4 the Homeless is proud to announce the successful conclusion of a fundraising campaign that raised $33,000 to support Trinity School in Bellavista, Colombia.
Why it’s so hard to end homelessness in America
“As a society, we’re looking for a quick fix, but there’s no quick fix for this,” said a Harvard Researcher.
Harvesting Water from the Air
In an era of escalating water scarcity and climate change, harvesting water from the air emerges as a potential solution. This concept, once perceived as science fiction, is becoming an innovative reality through the efforts of global researchers and companies. Intriguing technologies like the WarkaWater device and using metal-organic frameworks
Atmospheric Water Generators – Solution to a Global Challenge
Water – it’s essential to every form of life on Earth, a resource so vital that its scarcity threatens our very existence. But what if we could tap into the vast moisture reservoir in the air around us? Enter the atmospheric water generator (AWG), a revolutionary innovation in potable water.
The Stigma and Misconceptions of Homelessness
Breaking Myths, Building Bridges In our everyday lives, judging others based on appearances is easy. This tendency is particularly damaging regarding perceptions of homelessness. To truly address the challenges the unhoused face, we must look beyond surface judgments and delve into their real struggles. There’s also a pervasive damaging belief,
Creative Compassion: Fostering Resilience Through Art
Introduction Homelessness, a critical and intricate worldwide issue, signifies more than the mere absence of fundamental necessities such as food, shelter, and clothing. It also stirs up a mixture of other difficulties, mental and other health problems, societal shaming, economic disparity, etc. Amid this profound complexity, art fosters well-being by
Dial 211 for Help!
Being unhoused can be a challenging and overwhelming experience. From finding shelter to accessing basic needs like food and healthcare, there are too many barriers to overcome. However, there is hope. One valuable resource available to those in need is 211 Information Services. In 2000, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Ecologically Sustainable Development and Solving Homelessness
Homelessness is a profoundly human problem residing at the intersection of poverty and prosperity, hope and despair, survival and sustainability. From the single parent unable to afford rent, to the veteran battling unseen mental scars, or the teenager escaping an abusive home, the faces of the unhoused are as varied