By Ismael Tinajero
Under a busy bridge in San Jose California, there are people who call it home. They might not have a house, but it is still home for them.
There's a lot of homeless people in San Jose. There's a homeless camp that’s named Hope Village that's near the San Jose airport. Recently they had to relocate to Willow Glen and many residents in the camp weren't happy about the move.
This problem is happening everyday in San Jose where it’s hard to find a job and where the rent prices are very high. According to rentcafe.com, the average rent in San Jose is about $2,730. Many people can't afford to pay $2,730 a month.
David, a 29 year old, became homeless due to joining a gang when he was younger and not being able to get a job. His mom couldn't put up with him anymore so he got kicked out of the house. When I interviewed him and asked him how did he survive being homeless, he said: “I mostly collect cans and ask for money but sometimes I have to steal to get something in my belly”.
David faces many challenges in his daily life. For example sometimes he doesn't have enough money to get any food so he would have to go through the night and pray he gets some the next day. He lives under a bridge in a tent near Story Road. No one helps him, not the government, not even fellow homeless people as they are mostly looking out for themselves.
Under a busy bridge in San Jose California, there are people who call it home. They might not have a house, but it is still home for them.
There's a lot of homeless people in San Jose. There's a homeless camp that’s named Hope Village that's near the San Jose airport. Recently they had to relocate to Willow Glen and many residents in the camp weren't happy about the move.
This problem is happening everyday in San Jose where it’s hard to find a job and where the rent prices are very high. According to rentcafe.com, the average rent in San Jose is about $2,730. Many people can't afford to pay $2,730 a month.
David, a 29 year old, became homeless due to joining a gang when he was younger and not being able to get a job. His mom couldn't put up with him anymore so he got kicked out of the house. When I interviewed him and asked him how did he survive being homeless, he said: “I mostly collect cans and ask for money but sometimes I have to steal to get something in my belly”.
David faces many challenges in his daily life. For example sometimes he doesn't have enough money to get any food so he would have to go through the night and pray he gets some the next day. He lives under a bridge in a tent near Story Road. No one helps him, not the government, not even fellow homeless people as they are mostly looking out for themselves.
People don't see David the same way as when he wasn’t homeless. He said that he wishes people wouldn’t assume he's a crazy person and to see that he's a good guy.
This problem is important because the city of San Jose should do more to help homeless people. Young people should know what’s going on their community so they won't make the same mistakes.
I believe people shouldn't assume things about homeless people and should be treated with respect. Some of them did not become homeless because they are too lazy some made a big mistake a long time ago and regret. Some can't work due to injury. I always try to help homeless people when they ask for money by giving them some change.
The government should do more for homeless people. They can create programs that help feed homeless and provide housing so they can have a place to live.
This problem is important because the city of San Jose should do more to help homeless people. Young people should know what’s going on their community so they won't make the same mistakes.
I believe people shouldn't assume things about homeless people and should be treated with respect. Some of them did not become homeless because they are too lazy some made a big mistake a long time ago and regret. Some can't work due to injury. I always try to help homeless people when they ask for money by giving them some change.
The government should do more for homeless people. They can create programs that help feed homeless and provide housing so they can have a place to live.