America

America, a national Catholic weekly magazine, states in the subsequent viewpoint that homelessness is worsening in U.S. cities. According to the author, the strong economy has led to dramatic rent increases in most major cities, forcing many poor families into homelessness. Moreover, homeless shelters and other forms of public housing cannot accommodate the growing number of homeless people in urban areas.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. How many people are turned away from shelters for lack of resources, according to the author?
2. What percentage of shelter residents are employed, as reported by the author?
3. As cited by America, what are the five cities with the “meanest streets”?

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