Nowadays, it seems as though one can only imagine living in a Utopian society free of homelessness. Even though this concept may be idealistic and virtually unrealistic, all communities must crave and strive for this to some degree. It has become a societal goal to provide a sense of “home” for all, even those not so lucky to have a place of their own to call “home”. However, one cannot force another to receive help, as they can only promote the individual willingly doing so themselves, so it would be appropriate for communities to at the very least provide the materials to do so. One major way this can be done is through the distribution of “care packages”. These “care packages” would include immediate health provisions, information on available resources/programs, and items that reflect their circumstances and promote civility. …show more content…
As stated in the Huffington Post, “ more homeless people die of dehydration in the summer than of cold exposure in the winter". This can be combatted by simply including either a disposable or reusable water bottle in the “care package”. As personal hygiene goes, it is not uncommon for many to neglect simple tasks such as brushing their teeth, combing their hair, and shaving as they are not equipped with the necessary tools to do so effectively and efficiently. These ”care packages” could include a travel sized toothbrush and tube of toothpaste, a small comb, and a disposable razor for the individual in need to