Introduction. 33.7% Of People Who Are Homeless Will Stay

Introduction 33.7% of people who are homeless will stay homeless for more than a year. (Thurston, Roy, Clow, Este, Gordey, Haworth-Brockman, McCoy, 2013). This means that a large majority of vulnerable individuals living in poverty will stay living in a shelter or on the streets for more than a year until they can get back on their feet. Having a home can be taken for granted until the reality of seeing more individuals living under bridges and on the corner of communities becomes more visible. Becoming homeless can happen to anyone. Immigrants are more vulnerable to be homelessness and stay homelessness than a resident (Thurston et al., 2013). They lack social support, not enough resources available, shortage of affordable housing,†¦show more content†¦Using it as a strength since, immigrants are rarely suffering from absolute homelessness, either living on the streets, shelters or with relatives or friends. Latinos are more likely to make other living arrangements to prevent them from living on the street or shelters (DeVerteuil, 2011). Sindrome de Ulises (Immigrant syndrome with chronic and multiple stress) This syndrome relates the relation of stress with the living conditions a homeless immigrant develops while migrating. This model is considered of a factor that an immigrant suffers when migrating. Some factor that contributes to immigrant stress is loneliness, failure, fighting to survive and fear (Navarro-Lashayas, 2014, p. 713). Problems Immigrants face that makes them more vulnerable to homelessness A number of immigrants struggling with homelessness are growing at a high-risk pace. Immigrants are more susceptible to become homeless because they lack affordable housing. Specifically, in Canada, housing costs are rising in the owned and rental sectors. Meaning newcomers in Canada can’t afford the high cost of housing. They are forced to migrate to other cities that have low housing costs to be able to provide housing or live in adequate housing. Most immigrants except for business class immigrants arrive with sufficient income to be able to rent or buy a house. For refugees, who may use shelters temporarily, it is more difficult if they don’t have a sponsor toShow MoreRelatedWhat Ways Does Immigration Status Impact Homeless And Why?1631 Words   |  7 PagesIntroduction 33.7% of people who are homless will stay homeless for more than a year. This means that a large majority of vulnerable individuals such individuals living in poverty will stay living in a shelter or on the steets for more than a year until they are able to get back on their feet.Having a home is something many of us take for granted and until we face the the reality of seeing more individuals living under briges and on the corner of our communities. Becoming homeless can happen toRead MoreCommunity and Population Health Task I4979 Words   |  20 Pagesï » ¿ Community and Population Health Task I By Charity Baker Introduction I currently reside in Denver County, Colorado. I have chosen to assess and analyze this community for this assignment. Denver, Colorado is located east of the Eastern Foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Denver County is centrally located within the city of Denver, Colorado and includes the Denver International Airport located north-east of the city. The elevation of this county is 5,277 feet and therefore is nicknamedRead More_x000C_Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis355457 Words   |  1422 PagesIntroduction to Statistics and Data Analysis This page intentionally left blank Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis Third Edition Roxy Peck California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Chris Olsen George Washington High School, Cedar Rapids, IA Jay Devore California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Australia †¢ Brazil †¢ Canada †¢ Mexico †¢ Singapore †¢ Spain †¢ United Kingdom †¢ United States Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis, Third