Living a Day Without Shelter: The Experience of Homelessness (B2)

1. The 2005 United Nations report estimated that 100 million people were homeless worldwide.
2. In 2017, approximately 0.17% of the US population was reported to be homeless.
3. The video mentions lack of affordable housing, health problems (both physical and behavioral), and domestic violence as reasons for homelessness.
4. Casarez underestimated the cost of living in Silicon Valley and found himself sleeping in a park. He attempted to overcome this situation by standing on the street and asking people to take copies of his resume.
5. Most homeless people who engage in panhandling typically do so for about 1 to 3 hours per day on average.
6. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported that 38% of homeless people were dependent on alcohol.
7. Brianna Karp is the author of „The Girl’s Guide to Homelessness” and published an article describing various activities available to homeless individuals
8. Brianna Karp mentioned several free activities for homeless people, including visiting libraries, attending free concerts and theatre performances, and going to local fairs such as farmers markets and street fairs.
9. Shane Drossard is a homeless man in Minneapolis who heroically rescued a woman who had jumped into the river in a suicide attempt.