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Every day we see more tents under bridges, more families living out of their cars. While the problems seem insurmountable, the solutions are simpler than you think.

We share the real stories and the real solutions of homelessness… what works, what doesn’t, and how communities like ours can do better.

This is… Give Me Shelter.

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Laziness causes homelessness

Why don't they just get a job?

Homelessness is caused by substance use

Homelessness is due to mental illness Homeless people are dangerous

I also discuss the importance of distinguishing the differences between individual factors and systemic factors of homelessness.

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