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Homelessness: An Important Issue in the
United States of America

Defn: "A consequence of globalization, urbanization, political and religious strife, financial restraint and physical disability including psychiatric disease and drug/alcohol addiction" (Ellana, Maser)

The purpose of our website is to educate the public about homelessness. The cause of homelessness is varied, and most people ignore it as if it's normal to see it in contemporary society. The number of homeless individuals is on the rise in recent times, but no one is noticing. Up to a quarter of the population in some places spend their lives in the streets.Our goal here is to promote awareness and compassion about homelessness in our society and the rest of the world through providing real facts. It is heartless to remain in a cage of selfishness while our fellow human beings endure the pain of cold and lack of food. As human beings, we are capable of much more.

The Library of Congress

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Source:

Ellana, Maser. "Glossary." Delivering healthcare to the homeless. 17 Jul 2007
     <http://www.med.uottawa.ca/homeless/tools/glossary_e.html>.