An average of 3.5 million people are homeless each year (Homeaid). Many people become homeless for various reasons. Domestic violence is one cause as to why someone may become homeless. Many women and their children may leave their home to escape violence, which results in them being homeless. Another cause for homelessness is mental illnesses and/or substance abuse (Kenney). Divorce or loss of a job is another big cause for homelessness. Many people may lose their job and not have another way of money income to afford a house to live in. With divorce you may lose your house or even some money causing you to become homeless (Homeaid). Homeless people live a very hard and tough life. While homeless, many people can go into the state
