It is hot, I am sticky with sweat. The smell of manure makes me sick to my stomach. I can hear squeals of laughter, I think its Heidi, maybe Jessica. I can hear Josh and Brandon closing in on them the loud crunch each time they take a step. I stop jumping. The groans from the trampoline springs quiets it down, I can now hear the birds and leaves rustle in the gentle breeze. I hop down and feel the dried grass beneath my feet. When was the last time it rained? I follow the laughter, I want to play too. Where has everyone gone? I yank open the barn door and am greeted by the cool damp air mixed with the scent of feed. I poke around the stalls standing up on the tips of my toes glancing through the bars searching for a familiar face. They are not in here. I continue, searching the property feeling the ground crunch beneath my feet. I am close to the woods now even blind folded I would be able to tell. The ground much softer and cooler beneath me, almost wet. I can smell the soil. Just ahead I can see the garage, but I notice I can no longer hear them. “Heidi” I scream. My mouth is dry. No response. I try again “Jess” wow I’m thirsty. …show more content…
I make my way up the stairs, through the porch and into the kitchen. I am met with the nice cold air condition. I can hear them again, they are upstairs. I hope they are not in the attic, that room scares me. Cobwebs all over and the smell of stale air and incense. I walk up the stairs slowly one by one careful not to trip. I hate these stairs, the are dangerous. No railing to hold and almost straight up to the sky. They are not safe like the ones at home. I miss home, I miss my mom and dad I think to myself. Summer time is the best and the worst time for me, I am free yet so
Youth become homeless for a number of reasons including: family violence and neglect, rejection due to sexual orientation or gender identity, the overwhelmed child welfare system and extreme poverty. These youth almost always have experienced unimaginable abuse and trauma, in their homes, their communities, and on the street. It is the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA)-funded services and programs that help to rectify the deep injustices that homeless youth experience on a daily basis.
It is logical that there are numerous health, nutritional, developmental, and psychological problems that are associated with being homeless as a youth. Health problems start even before birth if a mother is homeless and pregnant then her baby is more likely to be born with a lower birth weight than compared to normal children (Rafferty, Y., & Shinn, M., 1991). Children who are born into homelessness have higher death rates (1991). This could be due to the lack of prenatal care for homeless pregnant women. Furthermore, homeless children are more likely to have “upper respiratory infections, minor skin ailments ear disorders chronic physical disorders and gastrointestinal disorders” (Rafferty, Y., & Shinn,
The homeless population in the United States does not only include the humans out on the streets, but also the ones in living in vehicles, emergency shelters, transitional housing, and other unstable environments. Over six-hundred thousand individuals are currently homeless in the U.S. In our current society, people often become homeless due to circumstances beyond their control. Humans often face abrupt personal and public challenges within their lives causing change and displacement in their housing status without notice nor a choice. In relation to personal reasons for homelessness, individuals who identify as LGBTQ and victims of domestic violence encounter many different situational problems leaving them displaced. Furthermore, there has been a sharp increase in unaffordable housing recently causing other people to suffer issues in a more public manner.
The police face many different issues while out on patrol every day. One issue is that of the homeless. In many cities, homelessness has been criminalized, but we, as a society, have to question if this is the right thing to do. Should people who have the misfortune of being homeless be punished further?
I would like to start by saying how I see it and define it in my own words. It is the state where an individual doesn’t have a normal house and are not financially stable in life. It is the situation where you have to look after yourself or another person that is also homeless. You won’t be able to find the proper housing like a normal and secured place to live. All day and all night, you will be trying to sustain yourself from everyday challenges, like looking for food to eat, a place to live, and proper clothing.
One of the areas of concern for social service providers, government agencies and society in general is homelessness in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in January 2013 they found that 633,782 people all across the U.S were homeless. During the overall count, 62,619 veterans were found to be homeless throughout the nation.
It’s fall season, and the city was crowded as usual. Jada sighed as she walked down the familiar streets of Philadelphia. Her hands were in the pockets of her ragged and soiled pants. It didn’t help much that she was wearing an oversized white-collar shirt. The stains were very prevalent and made her look even dirtier. But she didn’t care much. After months of living on the streets she learned to not care what people thought of her. Whether it was street trash, homeless, or a waste. These were some of the names she often heard from passerby’s. She closed her mind off to these words. After all, words didn’t hurt at all, being homeless was worse.
Homelessness can be categorized into three groups; primary homelessness; those without adequate accommodation, secondary homelessness; also known as couch surfing, and tertiary homelessness; such as boarding housing and caravan parks. These categories range from the most severe to the least severe, with secondary homelessness being the most common form of homelessness for young people. Youth homelessness is a prevalent issue in today’s society, as there are 100, 000 people that are homeless in Australia on any given night, at least half of these people who are under the age of 25. Catholic Social Teaching sums up the key principles of the Catholic Church and issues of justice between different groups in society.
‘Destitute and homelessness of elderly in Chennai’. CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study In India, old age was never a problem. Elder abuse was considered a western problem and old age homes were an alien concept. Earlier, the elderly persons of a family were respected a lot and they continued to live with respect till their death, but now the times have changed. As we move rapidly forward in this forward, modern and advanced state of being, we’re illumined about our forthcoming days.
It is quite easy to believe that being a Christian only involves attending church every Sunday and celebrating the holy holidays such as Christmas and Easter. However, part of being a Christian is to go out into the community and spread the good news. While the goal is not to convert every person we come across, it is important that we spread God’s word and love. I worship at Faith Presbyterian Church and one of the ways that we embody Christ’s love is by helping feed the homeless population in New Orleans. Every Tuesday, a few members of the congregation meet at church to prepare a bag lunch that consists of a sandwich, fruit, and dessert. On Wednesday, the bag lunches are taken to First Presbyterian Church where homeless people line up to
The population of Los Angeles continues to grow each day because people perceive that the opportunities will improve their economic and social well-being. Most of them get good jobs manufacturing, business and the government giving them the ability to provide for themselves and their children. Those who are not lucky enough do not realise their goals and depend on the government and the society for basic needs. The effort of the city and the government to house the homeless cannot take the pressure of the rising number of the homeless without the support of the society. Los Angeles in the United State’s largest urban and has the highest number of homeless people making the task of housing its population next to impossible without participation
It was three days before Christmas and the anxious excitement has taken over the faces of children. To many the purpose of Christmas is to give and appreciate, yet to others it’s just about wasting money. I remember walking down the streets of Downtown L.A in the business district where the streets are filled with poverty and pity. Looking at the people struggling to find a roof, food, and warmth. I ask myself how would I survive being homeless in the streets.
figure I better head home. I stare at the Christmas tree as I walk back through
I looked up at the black sky. I hadn't intended to be out this late. The sun had set, and the empty road ahead had no streetlights. I knew I was in for a dark journey home. I had decided that by traveling through the forest would be the quickest way home. Minutes passed, yet it seemed like hours and days. The farther I traveled into the forest, the darker it seemed to get. I was very had to even take a breath due to the stifling air. The only sound familiar to me was the quickening beat of my own heart, which felt as though it was about to come through my chest. I began to whistled to take my mind off the eerie noises I was hearing. In this kind of darkness I was in, it was hard for me to believe that I could be seeing these long finger shaped shadows that stretched out to me. I had this gut feeling as though something was following me, but I assured myself that I was the only one in the forest. At least I had hoped that I was.
My dad comes in file behind me as I make it down the stairs, just as he was leaving his room. We eat in near silence. A quick bowl of cereal, and then we go our separate ways. I slip on my shoes and get dressed.