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America's Working Homeless

What We Spend

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The Overlooked Struggles of the Working Homeless

This chapter explores the hidden reality of the working homeless, focusing on individuals like a truck driver and a single mother, Celeste, who face housing instability despite their employment. It discusses the rise of exploitative housing alternatives and the inadequacies of the homeless service system, revealing systemic barriers that leave many without help. Through these personal stories, the chapter urges listeners to confront the broader structural issues contributing to the homelessness crisis in America.

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