Solving homelessness will take a collective effort focused on combating the myths. Share the social media posts below to help us lift up the truths about homelessness, challenge misconceptions, and promote empathy and understanding. By working together and focusing on the realities of this issue, we can make progress towards solving homelessness for good.
The content below is derived from this learning brief grounded in research.
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Include relevant links, videos, and social media tags as you see fit.
Truth about location
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TRUTH: Most people experiencing homelessness in a given area are either from the community in which they’re experiencing homelessness, or had been living there for multiple years. #TruthIs #HomelessnessIsSolvable
Check out the supporting facts: https://community.solutions/research-posts/the-truth-about-homelessness/
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Truth about mental health
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TRUTH: The best predictor of homelessness is a lack of affordable housing, not mental illness or substance use. #TruthIs #HomelessnessIsSolvable
Check out the supporting facts: https://community.solutions/research-posts/the-truth-about-homelessness/
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Truth about choice
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TRUTH: Homelessness is not a choice #TruthIs #HomelessnessIsSolvable
Check out the supporting facts: https://community.solutions/research-posts/the-truth-about-homelessness/
TRUTH: When flexible services are offered that are responsive to individuals’ unique needs, people experiencing homelessness are highly receptive.
#TruthIs #HomelessnessIsSolvable
Check out the supporting facts: https://community.solutions/research-posts/the-truth-about-homelessness/
TRUTH: Many people experiencing homelessness have a job, but do not have an income that allows them to maintain stable housing. #TruthIs #HomelessnessIsSolvable
Check out the supporting facts: https://community.solutions/research-posts/the-truth-about-homelessness/
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Truth about safety
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TRUTH: People experiencing homelessness face disproportionate rates of violent victimization compared to the general population. #TruthIs #HomelessnessIsSolvable
Check out the supporting facts: https://community.solutions/research-posts/the-truth-about-homelessness/
TRUTH: Without the means to protect themselves, such as having a door to lock, individuals experiencing homelessness are more vulnerable to violent crime. #TruthIs #HomelessnessIsSolvable
Check out the supporting facts: https://community.solutions/research-posts/the-truth-about-homelessness/
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If you have any questions please contact Katie Stasa at kstasa@community.solutions.
