Housing the Homeless

Kyle Gallego, Tyler Papera, Rita Rafael

564,708Homeless as of January 2015.

1 in 6 Americans go hungry.

PROBLEMS BEHIND HOMELESSNESS

Low National Wages❏ National wage: $7.25

Cost of living in certain states: well above $10.00.

❏ “Declining wages have put housing out of reach for many workers: in every state, more than the minimum wage is required to afford a one- or two-bedroom”

❏ Almost 15 % of the American population was in poverty last year (U.S. Census Bureau).

❏ 47 million in poverty, the largest number ever in American history.

High Unemployment❏ According to the Bureau

of Labor Statistics unemployment is currently listed at 5.5%

❏ Forbes stated that the real rate of unemployment is 15.8%.

❏ Without employment many youth are forced to find shelter outside of the traditional family settings.

❏ Joblessness coupled with residential instability forces many individuals to become chronically homeless.

PROBLEMS BEHIND HOMELESSNESS

Lack of Affordable Housing

❏ Ever since the 2009 recession the United States has dealt with extremely high rates of rent coupled with stagnant rates and decreased job growth.

❏ “The lack of affordable housing has lead to high rent burdens, overcrowding, and substandard housing.”

❏ The elimination of affordable housing such as single-room apartments has resulted in a massive increase in the amount of homelessness.

PROBLEMS BEHIND HOMELESSNESS

Solutions

Permanent Housing & Quality Education

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

YouthCare Common Solutions

TECHDWELL

Goal: Decrease the number of homeless individuals in the U.S.

in a cost-efficient manner, while still

meeting the minimum

requirements of a shelter.

1. TECHDWELL’s pre-fabricated micro-homes. 2-4 days to assemble.

2. $24,500 or $250-$350/mo.

3. Start in California.4. Funding: U.S. Dept. of

Health & Human Services + Kickstarter Donations.

5. Volunteers!

TECHDWELL

Thank You!