We watched a video on YouTube called Faces of Homelessness 2. It was a very sad video. People told us their stories of when they were homeless. In this video we discovered that homeless shelters aren't one of the safest and best place to live in. We pictured a nice clean facility with tons of bunk beds and blankets and pillows with bathrooms for all and cubbies where people can store their things but, no. Instead there are thieves, crack heads, criminals, and rapists staying there. Over ten people share one bed and you'd be lucky if someone didn't steal a bar soap from you. This is horrible! Homeless shelters are suppose to provide safety, security, and a roof over your head. It needs all three not just one. We found out that some of the homeless would even rather live out in the streets than an actually shelter. If homeless shelters aren't providing homes for the homeless then what are they good for? What use is it if we are just sheltering criminals? I'm pretty sure even prisoners in jail have it better than homeless people do. At least in jail you get food, toiletries, a bed, and a roof over your head. That's so much more than what a homeless person has.
And lastly, we were amazed at how people still had faith and hope that one day their lives would turn right side up. We were amazed at how they didn't lose faith in the American Dream, how they believe it was still out there and all they needed to do was work a little harder, have a little faith and it'll happen.
Faces of Homelessness 2 Video:
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