The Advantages Of Conducting Homeless Outreach Programs

By Richard Scott


Poverty has now been considered to be the most common issue which is being faced by the world today. Many different ways are now being done for the prevention of problem for people in need to be provided with help. A lot of people are already being affected by and not only those who are going through it. Ignorance and illness are both common effects of poverty and these have been keeping people with their state.

The whole world has already been affected by this poverty issue and is becoming more and more prominent in different areas, specifically in most developing countries. People who are in poverty are not having the ability of providing themselves their basic needs, most especially home. It is a very sad feeling knowing that you have nowhere to go. Fortunately, many organizations have now been conducting programs on homeless outreach in Maui which have resulted to many advantages.

Aside from these outreach programs, homeless shelters are also provided for them, allowing them to live temporarily. They can be able to stay here for short period of time, thus, giving them enough time to get themselves back on track. Shelters are good and safe place for them. Aside from beds, other common services which are also offered include job trainings and kitchen soups.

The shelters are usually being provided by the non profit organizations and are often being associated with churches and with government. Homeless shelters are now gaining popularity in many different places. And because poverty rate has been growing continuously, the number of shelters will also be increased.

There are four different models and as well as management philosophies which serve as alternatives. First is the housing first practice. These temporary homes would act as emergency shelter systems which can hold only a fraction of a rapid increase in homeless population. It serves as an alternative to current networks. This program targets a large problem which is lacking the affordability of housing.

This methodology also attempts on placing homeless families back to their living as being independents directly. Fortunately, it became successful while being varied upon the fact in which the families have been more responsive in supporting the social services if they will be living with their own. With this, they are provided with 6 months up to a year of social service, crisis intervention, and affordable rentals.

Empowerment model. Another alternative or model is empowerment in which the participants will be empowered instead of serving the clients. This has the goal of becoming agents to own futures and own destinies. With this model, the focus is to assist the participants in their rights for being accessed and fulfilling the responsibilities being citizens. This includes financial contributions.

Religious shelters. These are often in coordination with multiple churches and also synagogue congregations. The purpose is for linking up to the opportunities of a nighttime shelter. These often have affiliations with the community service groups that are faith based.

Vehicle as their shelter. There are also homeless who camp out with their cars as they are supported and coordinated with non profit groups. Individuals involved here are those having rents and mortgages which they cannot afford to pay. The good thing is the continuous support to them through cars, jobs, and insurances.




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