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In Philadelphia there are many problems, like the amount of shooting or the way our sports fans act. That is not the issue at hand; the issue is homeless individuals around Philadelphia. The major parts of the city that house these individuals are very urban parts, which is basically the whole city. Being homeless is not only a problem for the human that is homeless; it takes a toll on people that happen to see it every day. Encountering a homeless person may make a lot go through your head, if you happen to care. You might think that “Wow, I am glad I do not have to live that way” or maybe you are thinking “He has to be faking” or maybe you just do not surrender them your attention. Living in Philadelphia for almost most whole life I have seen a good amount of homeless citizens, they bring this depressing aura when they are around. All I can think about is “Maybe they use to be someone.” When you think “homeless person” the first thing that comes to mind is usually dirty. I can assume that if these individuals had a place to care for themselves, they would not be living this way. If you take a walk around Philadelphia, there will be some areas which make you feel unsafe. With the contribution of homeless people walking around just make it see worse to an outsider. Homeless people can make Philadelphia look trashy and disgusting to visitors from other areas; this might be a different atmosphere from where they usually live. When you bring someone to Philadelphia they suddenly get scared. They think everything happening around them will harm them. Therefore this is not the best reputation for a city so called the “City Of Brotherly Love.” Here are some facts about homeless people in Philadelphia. Many of them become homeless due... ... middle of paper ... ...hange the homeless individuals into working ones that can go home to a bed. You might think that the city might be able to do all these things on their own, which they most likely can, but it is easier with support from the peers of these individuals. The city can implement an assistance program, so the city itself will be better overall respected. The city can try and do whatever is needed but they cannot do it alone. The nickname the gave our city many years ago still is carried with us today, now is the time to actually prove that we can still hold the title “The City Of Brotherly Love.” We need to remove all the homeless individuals in Philadelphia and make sure they are doing something with their lives, whether it is going to work at McDonalds or going back to college they need help in getting there. Works Cited http://www.projecthome.org/advocacy/facts.php

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