In this capstone project, I will discuss the epidemic of homelessness in the streets of America on my website. My website will include infographic file and live-action video remix. The infographic will depict the topic that back up by statistical information, the remix video will display live images of homeless people and their life. Infographic file together with the powerful tool of remix video can effectively bring out homeless issue that I want to present in this project.
Of many choices of social/cultural topics out there, I chose my project to be about homelessness because I heard about it frequently on the news and it has always been a social problem in United States. In 2017, homelessness has reached an all-time high since the Great Recession. According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, a private non profit organization, homelessness can be caused by lack of employment opportunities, decline in available public assistance, substance addiction, mental instability, foreclosure, etc.
More often, homeless people face many dangers, such as exposure to extreme weather, getting killed or hurt by people, and catching diseases. While our government is still trying to solve this social problem, we can help the homeless people individually in many different ways. There are many organizations that aim at helping the homeless across America by providing shelter, hot meals, baths, haircuts, and water. Portland Rescue Mission and NCH are just to name a few. This project will give me an opportunity to conduct an in-depth exploration of the homeless issue.
Homelessness in Portland is one of the most visible social issue in the city, according to KGW8 investigation, more than 1800 people sleep outside in tents or on the streets every night.#Portland #homeless
— justin (@justin06180497) June 7, 2018
Do you know homelessness in Southwest Washington is on the rise? The city really need to find a solution to get it under control because the increase can intensify tension and conflict with the citizens who live nearby the homeless. #Vancouver #Washington
— justin (@justin06180497) June 7, 2018
Many thanks to great organizations such as Portland Rescue Mission and Open House Family Shelter in Vancouver Washington help countless homeless families to regain their independence. #PRM #openhouseministry
— justin (@justin06180497) June 7, 2018
8% of Americans claim veteran status, yet war veterans make up 17% of the homeless population. #protectourtroops #veterans #homeless
— justin (@justin06180497) June 7, 2018
Please donate to your local VA organization! To learn more, visit https://t.co/UXOo8Yy04n #donate #veteran #homeless
— justin (@justin06180497) June 7, 2018