Paul Is Homeless Sleeping Rough in London

Paul used to have a job as a window cleaner when his life took a turn for the worse. Paul started to drink, which led to sofa surfing and eventually homelessness sleeping rough on the streets of London. 

In the UK, homeless shelters are often referred to as hostels. Paul has been in and out of hostels for a few years. Paul says rough sleeping wasn't so bad, but things have started to change. The streets and living homeless are not what they once were. 

Paul says he didn't stay in the hostels because many of them are outside of London. Even here in the United States, homeless shelters are located in areas where neighbors will allow over where they need to be to provide support for rough sleepers. 

Paul survives by panhandling. If he can make enough money, Paul hides his sleeping bag to pay to go into a single room occupancy for the night. 

This interview is a few years old. I like Paul, and I hope he was able to get off the streets into housing. Sadly, the UK's affordable housing crisis may even be worse than it is here, and because of the pandemic, rough sleeping continues to grow.

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WELCOME HOME, Housing Services : DIXON VETS HABITAT HOUSE

Provides housing for 6 formerly homeless male Veterans in our Dixon Habitat for Humanity House. Clients have their own rooms and share the common areas of the home with the other residents. Clients are self-sufficient and are provided supportive services on an as needed basis.

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WELCOME HOME, Housing Services : RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAMS: HOUSING EXPRESS & HOUSING EXPRESS EXPANSION

Provides rental assistance and supportive services to literally homeless families with children under the age of 18 or under the expansion, individuals and/or couples. Clients reside in self-determined rental units and can receive services for up to one year. All referrals to this program must come through Resource Connect Solano. Eligibility must be documented prior to entry into the program.

All Solano County clients are to be registered through Resource Connect Solano – RCS. This ensures that everyone has a fair chance at obtaining housing where so little housing is available.

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Conestoga Huts Helping the Homeless

A dynamic new approach to homelessness with roots in settling the West: Conestoga Huts. The trend started in Eugene and the supporters are hoping it will spread through the Northwest.

"This is our hut," said Tracy Joscelyn leading a tour of her hut. She said this temporary shelter is a godsend. "We have a beautiful bed. Most of them have a raised up bed."

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WELCOME HOME, Housing Services : FAIRFIELD VETS

Provides housing and supportive services to 4 male Veterans. Clients receive case management services, access to benefits assistance, supplemental food, and transportation to appointments. Clients must be chronically homeless and disabled to be eligible for the program. All referrals to this program must come through Resource Connect Solano. Eligibility must be documented prior to entry into the program.

All Solano County clients are to be registered through Resource Connect Solano – RCS. This ensures that everyone has a fair chance at obtaining housing where so little housing is available.

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WELCOME HOME, Housing Services : HEALTHY LIVING YOUR WAY WOMEN'S PROGRAM

Provides housing and supportive services to 6 women in our Fairfield house. Clients receive case management services, access to benefit assistance, supplemental food, and transportation to appointments. Clients must be chronically homeless and disabled to be eligible for the program. All referrals to this program must come through Resource Connect Solano. Eligibility must be documented prior to entry into the program.

All Solano County clients are to be registered through Resource Connect Solano – RCS. This ensures that everyone has a fair chance at obtaining housing where so little housing is available.

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Tiny Homes Help With Growing Homeless Population

The homes offer shelter, community for those living on the streets.

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WELCOME HOME, Housing Services : HEALTHY LIVING YOUR WAY MEN'S PROGRAM

Provides housing and supportive services to 6 men at our Dixon house. Clients receive case management services, access to benefit assistance, supplemental food, and transportation to appointments. Clients must be chronically homeless and disabled to be eligible for the program. All referrals to this program must come through Resource Connect Solano. Eligibility must be documented prior to entry into the program.

All Solano County clients are to be registered through Resource Connect Solano – RCS. This ensures that everyone has a fair chance at obtaining housing where so little housing is available.

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WELCOME HOME, Housing Services : DIXON VETS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

DIXON VETS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

This program provides transitional housing services to 12 male Veterans experiencing homelessness. The Veteran must have served one day of active-duty service to be eligible. All eligibility determinations are made through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

All Solano County clients are to be registered through Resource Connect Solano – RCS. This ensures that everyone has a fair chance at obtaining housing where so little housing is available.

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Homeless Man on the Streets of NYC after His Wife Died

It's about to get cold in New York City. When I asked Richard what he was going to do, he responded, "the same thing I do every year. I bundle up." Sleeping outside in the winter is a sad reality for homeless people who cannot find or affroble stable housing. 

Richard has been sleeping in the same area for over a year and has been homeless for six years. Richard's tried the NYC homeless shelter system. After two years of working with case managers, Richard was placed into a shared shelter situation, but with the roommate, he was partnered with, Richard felt sleeping outside was better. I hear this a lot about New York City, and from my own experience living in shelters, many are horrible places. 

Richard was the caregiver to his wife. Unfortunately, when his wife died, he was evicted a few days after. It's a familiar story that when a person dies, often the caregiver is left without the ability to cover housing costs and basic needs. For Richard, it was even worse, as the insurance company came after him for unpaid medical bills. 

Richard says he gave up. He started doing drugs. Richard lost most of his teeth using methamphetamine. He no longer uses meth. Richard is trying to rebuild his life, but the homeless services system doesn't make it easy for people to get the help they need. 

Richard says he needs just two weeks of stability before returning to work, but the truth is that people who have been outside for long periods need time to heal. Besides that trauma that causes homelessness, being on the streets creates more trauma. The thinking someone can go from the sidewalk to employment is not realistic or practical. But people can heal. They can maintain employment. But they need time inside and support first.

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