Survival


Many tents are set up in a city homeless encampment

Where Do the Homeless Get Tents

Having a tent when you’re homeless and sleeping on the streets is almost a necessity. It can provide protection from the elements and other people, as well as a feeling of seclusion that many humans…


A cold man sits with a blanket wrapped around his body.

Why Do Homeless People Avoid Shelters?

Have you ever noticed how homeless people tend to sleep outside, even when you hear about local shelters offering beds and a safe place for them to sleep at night? Maybe you’re reading this because…


A homeless shelter with bunk beds.

Do Homeless Shelters Charge Money?

When people think of staying in homeless shelters, they normally assume it’s free because most people associate these types of places with people who are struggling, poor, or barely getting by financially. However, you may…



Homeless people in line at a job fair.

Can Homeless People Get Jobs?

If you’re wondering if homeless people can get jobs because you’re homeless, about to be homeless, or just curious, then I can fill you in on that and let you know that they can definitely…


A hospital emergency room.

Can Homeless People Go to the Hospital?

The United States has a homeless problem and that’s obvious to anybody who’s driven through any large city and looked on the sidewalks in the downtown section, particularly at night. The USA also has a…


A man shaves his face with a razor.

How Do Homeless People Shave?

Have you ever seen a homeless person that was clean shaven? You probably have, but you also probably think they’re rare since majority of the ones you see have scraggly beards and neck hair. But…


An emergency homeless shelter.

How Homeless Shelters Work

If you’re down on your luck and thinking about staying in a homeless shelter, you’re not alone. Millions of people are now without a home, and while some live in their cars, RV’s, or on…


A mailbox for US mail

Where Do Homeless People Get Their Mail?

Living as a homeless person can be difficult enough, but without resources to help them get back on their feet, it can become a very hopeless situation. One of the main resources that homeless people…


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