Social service providers have noticed a new class of homeless people resulting from the depression, that would normally be thriving in the economy. As a result of the recent decline in the economy, middle class workers are struggling to keep their jobs. Less opportunities are available in the work place due to budget cuts and downsizing, leaving many capable workers jobless as they search for employment.
"Homelessness across the entire nation is soaring, and experts say most of that growth is among people like Conroy - middle- to lower-middle-income workers - or families. But here's the tricky thing: They aren't all showing up in shelters yet." Read More
It is important that our communities support these "newly homeless", and help get them reemployed and self sufficient. Along with volunteer help, I feel it is important for the government to help with the responsibility. Programs such as care not cash help homeless people get back on their feet, providing them with shelter and counseling.
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