It’s not just America. It’s global and compassion towards others is a great first step IMO.
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This is the way. A lot of the homelessness stems from folks that are unable to work for one reason or another being removed from the homes they couldn't afford. A lot of the problem could be solved, in America at least, if folks would stop stacking real estate and choosing to fail to rent it so that they can write it off. People with hearts instead of deeply lined pockets are priced out of purchasing multi-family spaces that could be used for housing those that need help. And there are so many rules and regulations preventing everyday folks from reaching out and helping, like being able to get arrested for feeding the homeless because you didn't get the correct piece of paper before you started doing it.