Introduction:
Inquiry Question:
Why is homelessness such a prominent issue in Hawaii and what solutions are being implemented to aid the problem?
When most people think of homelessness, the first place that commonly comes to their mind is New York City. Most people are unaware of the huge homelessness problem occurring in not only places like NYC, but places that we typically know as “paradise”. When people think of Hawaii, they think of beautiful beaches, flowery lei’s, luau’s, and much more. Unfortunately, what a lot of people don’t know, is that Hawaii has an outstanding homelessness problem. Statistics show that 12,000-15,000 people are homeless at some point of the year. That’s a big number for a state that isn’t (physically) very large. On this website, I will address the issue at hand and discuss what is being done to create a solution for this major problem affecting more than just the homeless people in Hawaii.
Why is homelessness such a prominent issue in Hawaii and what solutions are being implemented to aid the problem?
When most people think of homelessness, the first place that commonly comes to their mind is New York City. Most people are unaware of the huge homelessness problem occurring in not only places like NYC, but places that we typically know as “paradise”. When people think of Hawaii, they think of beautiful beaches, flowery lei’s, luau’s, and much more. Unfortunately, what a lot of people don’t know, is that Hawaii has an outstanding homelessness problem. Statistics show that 12,000-15,000 people are homeless at some point of the year. That’s a big number for a state that isn’t (physically) very large. On this website, I will address the issue at hand and discuss what is being done to create a solution for this major problem affecting more than just the homeless people in Hawaii.