Jane, a single mom, faced eviction after losing a fast food job due to childcare issues. Local labor leaders provided temporary housing, highlighting systemic failures in support.
Sally, earning $16 per hour, struggles with high rent, which consumes 60% of her income. She emphasizes the lack of resources available to prevent homelessness from occurring.
Homelessness often stems from economic instability rather than addiction or mental illness, contrary to prevailing narratives that oversimplify the causes of homelessness.
To afford a basic two-bedroom apartment in Portland, the required wage is nearly $39/hour, while the actual minimum wage is only $15.95/hour, indicating a significant housing crisis.
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