The church is uniquely equipped and positioned to work with government in coming alongside in developing a strategy, just as we have come alongside in providing community with and for those who most benefit from affordable housing--more than a house, a home.
Poverty and homelessness are complex issues that defy a single simple solution. There is no such thing as “the homeless”. Each person who finds himself homeless or living on the streets is a unique individual with a unique story. We do a disservice when we fail to recognize this or engage in our efforts at seeking solutions to identify their needs.
The members of StreetLevel and others within the evangelical community are engaged in issues of poverty and homelessness first-hand. While we may not be able to offer all the dollars-and-cents specifics of policy development, we understand well the human currency: the complexities, realities, and roots of poverty and homelessness in human terms.