by Varshini Viswanathan Often, when we picture homelessness, it is easy to imagine older adults on city sidewalks, holding cardboard signs at busy intersections. What becomes slightly harder to imagine is this image of a sixteen-year-old trying to finish their homework in the back of their car. Or a college student couchsurfing between their friends’ couches while trying to keep their grades up.  Youth homelessness is a very real thing. It’s widespread and much less visible t

by Anjana Nair When approaching global issues like homelessness, we often look for large-scale solutions. However, sometimes making a difference can be as simple as saying hello.  So… if you are passionate about a global issue, but have been overwhelmed by the growing disconnect between the problem and viable solutions, read below for some tips on the hardest part: getting started.  1. Use your voice through social media We have seen thousands of movements sparked  just by a

by Sofia Dirawi Currently, 48 out of 50 states have implemented bans on basic survival activities for individuals, including sleeping, eating, sitting, or living in one’s own car (United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, 2022). Anti-homeless laws are widespread laws across the U.S. that aim to criminalize homelessness and make it more difficult for homeless people to carry out the basic daily activities necessary to survival (Western Regional Advocacy Project, 20

by Varshini Viswanathan Homelessness is one of the most visible and misunderstood social issues today. At Living Outside, we engage with...