Maybe something should be done on a national level. To help organize how the system will work in coordination with the states.
Some homeless want to work and can. Some homeless have mental illness. Some homeless are addicts. The people who want to work let’s help them get jobs.
Idealistic, but I always thought some sort of cooperative or commune setting might be one option. Maybe have a working farm, also crafts that can be sold, I don’t know if it would work. Older people can help younger people with guidance, skills, tutoring. Similar to where I live where there is a tremendous amount of volunteerism. More like a socialized society, but it’s not.
I think people would be surprised how productive people can be when given the facilities assume they are not addicts and mentally healthy or mentally stable enough to care for themselves.
Probably, we need to mix in this housing with paid housing to not create free housing areas that are basically segregated from the rest of society.
I’m in favor of providing housing. I think all people should have access to shelter and to feel safe. Safety is necessary to give the next generation a better chance. I think growing up feeling safe is a huge part of becoming a stable and productive person.
If all states have programs then hopefully one state won’t have a glut of people, because it will be a tax burden.