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@BF6GWWHfrom Maine answered…14hrs14H

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

No, instead after screening, they should be provided social housing like in Vienna and given a job. It is much cheaper in the long-run and it worked in Finland,…

@BF6BY3J from Louisiana answered…23hrs23H

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but with heavy oversight.

@BF6B66T from Indiana answered…1 day1D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

yes, making them into a safer and cleaner place.

@BF67RZQ from Pennsylvania answered…1 day1D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but only if it adds a jobs program which requires that the shelters attempt to find work for the homeless.

@BF67MHD from Illinois answered…1 day1D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

No, they should increase spending on mental health care and attack the problem at it's cause

@BF66RR8 from California answered…1 day1D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

yes id they are showing they are going to work for it or get better

@BF655PQ from Texas answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but with limited funding.

@BF64HC7 from Vermont answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, and they should also fund recovery centers for those homeless and suffering from addiction

@BF63GQS from Colorado answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

No, they should learn to use what they have already more efficiently

@BF6HLP5 from Ohio answered…12hrs12H

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but more than just homeless shelters. They should act more as some sort of rehab rehabilitation and they should either get a job or a complete task to stil…

@BF5CHVD from Illinois answered…4 days4D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Homeless should be forced to work on public works in exchange for care

@BF59549 from Washington answered…4 days4D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

government should work on eliminate the reason for so many homeless people like do not supply drugs and provide everything for them to stay on the street and hi…

@BF56VMCfrom Maine answered…4 days4D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

The government (state/local) should be funding rehab facilities for people who need them

@BF55KBF from California answered…4 days4D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Fix unemployment and if they still choose to be homeless remove them from our society

@BF5562F from Indiana answered…4 days4D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes focusing programs that help unhoused people gain independence.

@BF54R3L from New York answered…4 days4D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

No, state officials need to get involved with mandating rehab institutions, and programs that direct the individual towards participating in a productive manner…

@BF53M54 from Texas answered…4 days4D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, But specifically for the people with PTSD or a Disability they deserve the proper help and housing.

@BF53LHK from Texas answered…4 days4D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes but the homeless is only allowed there for a certain time that way they can rebuild themselves

@BF52G82 from Illinois answered…4 days4D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but do not increase taxes as apart of it. It should be apart of red department of human services and should come out of their budget.

@BF52864 from Indiana answered…4 days4D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but with limitations, as too much aid can promote an over-reliance on government assistance.

@BF4Z8YG from Indiana answered…5 days5D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

I think the government should increase funding but it would be better to prevent homelessness first, better housing prices, increase of minimum wage, etc.

@BF4XS5W from Maryland answered…5 days5D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

No, those who really want to help the homeless should donate to the cause. We should not incentivise homelessness. Current funding should remain the same.

@BF62FBF from Texas answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

I think the homeless should be put in the military or find some use outside of wasting taxpayer dollars. I would say labor camps but that’s illegal, wah wah wah

@BF5ZBFJ from Iowa answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Provide more funding for transitional housing and low-income housing.

@BF5XLZX from Virginia answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but would likely have to be tightly regulated to prevent abuse and should require work on root causes too

@BF5VSY7 from New York answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but for more mandatory institutions, the opt-in structure of existing shelters and services makes them ineffective

@BF5V722 from Illinois answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but also make sure that these people get back up on their feet.

@BF5TLJD from Illinois answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

No, but there should be a solution with an active direction in fixing the root cause of the issue.

@BF5T8ML from Georgia answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but incentivize the development of new affordable housing too.

@BF5RN89 from Maryland answered…3 days3D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, only for programs proven to address the root cause of homelessness

@BF5QW7M from Arizona answered…3 days3D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes but include behavior health services and employment help.

@BF5QC7K from West Virginia answered…3 days3D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

yes as long as it is to build a life and not drugs

@BF5MD4T from Texas answered…3 days3D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

no, but set up more homeless foundations

@BF5L9CV from New Jersey answered…3 days3D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes but only for citizens

@BF5HQ5J from Texas answered…3 days3D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

There has to be more strict rules applied and enforced for homeless shelters - requiring very limited help, no drug use, etc.

@BF5G62H from Utah answered…3 days3D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, with an aggressive focus on rehabilitation.

@BF5FZR2 from Arkansas answered…3 days3D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

More money needs to be given to increase adoption and attempt to abolish the foster care system. More than half are former foster kids. Also more needs to be…

@BF5FYCS from Minnesota answered…3 days3D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes but only to help them get jobs and back to a " normal" state of health

@BF5F35D from Texas answered…3 days3D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

I think there needs to be more mental health and addiction recovery services.

@BF4J65L from North Carolina answered…5 days5D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

They should focus on getting the homless jobs and the ability to make an income and get a home for themsleves.

@BF4SMJY from California answered…5 days5D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, only if the receiving parties are held accountable

@BF4RYHK from Michigan answered…5 days5D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

We shouldn't have to pay, but the government should.

@BF4R7LG from Florida answered…5 days5D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

They should out more towards rehab and help homeless people get back on their feet.

@BF4QVMZ from Utah answered…5 days5D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but add additional funding for rehabilitation and create programs to assist individuals and families to afford more long term housing

@BF4JX8F from Colorado answered…6 days6D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Rehabilitation and job training programs.

@BF4JNXN from Texas answered…6 days6D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

It gets complicated because if the government goes ahead with this, you need to think who will handle the money and how will it be used. The government can defi…

@BF4J682from Guam answered…6 days6D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but with respect to allotting sufficient amounts of money

@BF4G67Q from Texas answered…6 days6D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but only in moderation to get them off of the streets, not to give them a free house.

@BF4FPVG from Illinois answered…6 days6D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

No, in my opinion. The "homeless" choose not to have a home. They can get a job anywhere.

@BF4DGK9 from Oklahoma answered…6 days6D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Let county’s and church’s handle this

@BF48MGN from Minnesota answered…7 days7D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, with oversight and attainable requirements.

@BF486FL from Virginia answered…7 days7D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

No, but the existing money should be used effectively instead of being funneled for other politicians’ personal gains

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@BF6M84J from New York answered…5hrs5H

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Depends on budget

@BF6M2M2 from Alabama answered…5hrs5H

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

No but increase help to get them out of homelessness

@BF6JGTX from Louisiana answered…10hrs10H

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

No and prosecute the corrupt nonprofits involved

@BF6HLP5 from Ohio answered…12hrs12H

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but more than just homeless shelters. They should act more as some sort of rehab rehabilitation and they should either get a job or a complete task to stil…

@BF6GWWHfrom Maine answered…14hrs14H

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

No, instead after screening, they should be provided social housing like in Vienna and given a job. It is much cheaper in the long-run and it worked in Finland,…

@BF6BY3J from Louisiana answered…23hrs23H

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but with heavy oversight.

@BF6B66T from Indiana answered…1 day1D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

yes, making them into a safer and cleaner place.

@BF67RZQ from Pennsylvania answered…1 day1D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but only if it adds a jobs program which requires that the shelters attempt to find work for the homeless.

@BF67MHD from Illinois answered…1 day1D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

No, they should increase spending on mental health care and attack the problem at it's cause

@BF66RR8 from California answered…1 day1D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

yes id they are showing they are going to work for it or get better

@BF655PQ from Texas answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but with limited funding.

@BF64HC7 from Vermont answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, and they should also fund recovery centers for those homeless and suffering from addiction

@BF63GQS from Colorado answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

No, they should learn to use what they have already more efficiently

@BF62FBF from Texas answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

I think the homeless should be put in the military or find some use outside of wasting taxpayer dollars. I would say labor camps but that’s illegal, wah wah wah

@BF5ZBFJ from Iowa answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Provide more funding for transitional housing and low-income housing.

@BF5XLZX from Virginia answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but would likely have to be tightly regulated to prevent abuse and should require work on root causes too

@BF5VSY7 from New York answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but for more mandatory institutions, the opt-in structure of existing shelters and services makes them ineffective

@BF5V722 from Illinois answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but also make sure that these people get back up on their feet.

@BF5TLJD from Illinois answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

No, but there should be a solution with an active direction in fixing the root cause of the issue.

@BF5T8ML from Georgia answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, but incentivize the development of new affordable housing too.

@BF5RN89 from Maryland answered…3 days3D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, only for programs proven to address the root cause of homelessness

@BF5QW7M from Arizona answered…3 days3D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes but include behavior health services and employment help.

@BF5QC7K from West Virginia answered…3 days3D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

yes as long as it is to build a life and not drugs

@BF5MD4T from Texas answered…3 days3D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

no, but set up more homeless foundations

@BF5L9CV from New Jersey answered…3 days3D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?