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[|Homelessness in Georgia]

Homelessness was tested in the city of Atlanta, Dekalb County and Fulton County. This survey provides insight into the lives of the homeless population. This survey was conducted by 497 respondents, whom were homeless veterans. This survey had an overwhelmingly male, African American population. Job loss or unemployment was reported on the survey at 58% as the top reason for their homelessness. Over 31% of them were at risk of dying while being homeless. There was also a high amount of this population that were veterans in the military.

While reading the article you can find out the duration in which some of the homeless stays homeless. Sometimes it is temporary while other times some people are stuck into this predicament. Top 5 reasons for Homelessness are 1) no job 2) alcohol or drug use 3) unable to pay rent 4) relocate from out of town 5) physical illness.


 * __Causes of Homelessness__**
 * ======Physical Disabilities======
 * Post Traumatic Stress Disorder -
 * Lack of Affordable Housing
 * Decline in Public Assistance
 * Poverty
 * Job Loss
 * Low Wages
 * Mental Illness
 * Severe Depression

**Works Cited:** Pathways,. "Experiencing Homelessness." //Pathways// (2009): n. pag. Web. 16 Feb 2010. <[]>. 