Posts by StreetPax

Being homeless is a lifestyle choice. Very few people, if anyone, start out in life with the goal of becoming homeless. But people do lose employment and then their housing. Some run away to escape violence or abusive relationships. Other simply cannot cope with life as they struggle to deal with post-traumatic stress, depression or…

Some Causes of Homelessness and Barriers to Independent Living, include: Employment issues. Low income wage-earner. Loss of job. Inability to obtain or maintain employment. Lack of job skills. Lack of education. Criminal record which limits job opportunities. Lack of affordable housing. Living expenses exceed income. Inability to pay rent or mortgage. Relationship issues. Loss of…