Homelessness, Transient Lifestyle, Panhandling, Begging, Loaded Shopping Carts, Bumming Around etc are all terms used when referring to homeless people on the streets of our cities.

More and more, homelessness is one of the major social problems that our nation is facing. Whether socio-economic factors push these people to be on the streets and ramps or they choose to live this lifestyle, we all know that they are far from reaching the American Dream. No matter how long we decide to close our eyes on this problem, one way or the other, we will have to tackle it together as a civil society. This is where you come in, you can help with your ideas. Tell us a story about how homelessness is affecting your own neighborhood and what can be done to solve the problems.

Your approach to homelessness problems may vary depending on your profession, status and residence. If you a public health worker, you know about the problems that homeless can cause to the rest of the population. Diseases may abound as it is very likely that homeless people will top notch health care. Au contraire, many of them go without. If you are one of these homeowners and business owners or managers whose areas are frequented by homeless, your approach to this problem may vary too. Legitimate customers may be afraid to come back if they have to fight their way to reach your business doors. We all have a role to play to create a new image to our community, neighborhood, cities and nation. There is so long we can go without bringing solutions to this type of social problem. Sound off on this burning issue!