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I think everyone is eager to escape poverty. But to your point, poverty and homelessness are the visible symptoms of a whole web of problems. There are those who were temporarily nudged into poverty by misfortune, and those that are bound to it by addiction and mental illness and much more.

All that to say, I think we as a society should offer the most compassionate programs that we can to anyone experiencing homelessness or poverty. I started supporting my local chapter of pathways to housing, which provides condition-free housing, stipend, and medical care to homeless people. That large upfront investment - giving people space to sort out their underlying issues - leads to 85% of participants having homes 5 years after entry. It's a cool program that I'm still learning a lot about.