Understanding

Each individual is created in the image of God and is uniquely made

Aim to understand every aspect of homelessness—from the causes that lead people into homelessness, to their current mindset and behaviors, and how they may be categorized into different groups. While research can be conducted from a macro perspective, this is also a personal reminder: each individual is created in the image of God and is uniquely made.

Preliminary Observational Summary for Case Study

Aim to identify patterns and contextual factors relevant to the presence and activities of certain individuals or groups in public spaces from past experience:

Transit Hubs
Street Markets and Commercial Areas
Public Events
Proximity to Homeless Shelters
Migrant Labor Contexts

Categories of Homeless Populations

Keynote: Always consider intersectionality: one person may belong to multiple categories :

By Housing Situation
By Vulnerability or Identity
By Social/Legal Status
By Grouping and Social Structure
By Behavior/Survival Strategies

Key Institutions and Data Sources

To support the case study with relevant data and contextual understanding, information will be collected from the following institutions and organizations working on homelessness and housing insecurity at local, national, or even international levels: