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affordable housing

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it costs a reasonable percentage of an individuals income,
typically defined as no more than 30%

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underemployment

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a situation where individuals work in
jobs that do not fully use their skills or provide enough income

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systemic inequalities

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structural disparities in opportunities and resources due to factors like race, gender, or socioeconomic status

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Housing First

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a strategy that provides permanent housing to homeless individuals without requiring them to meet preconditions like sobriety or employment

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social services

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programs and resources provided by the government or organizations to support individuals basic needs, such as healthcare and education

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rental assistance

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financial aid to help individuals or families afford their housing

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non-profit organization

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it operates for a purpose other than profit, often to address social issues

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grassroots

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the ordinary people who form the main part of a movement or organization, rather than its leaders

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food bank

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a place where food and groceries are given free to people who need them

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multifaceted

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having a variety of different and important features or elements

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transitional period

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one in which things are changing from one state to another

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secure

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to obtain something that you want or need, often after a lot of effort

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eviction

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the legal process of removing a tenant from a rental property, usually due to nonpayment of rent or lease violations

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to evict

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to legally force someone to leave a property, often due to unpaid rent or other disputes

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emergency shelters

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temporary housing facilities that provide a safe place for homeless individuals and families to stay

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tenant protections

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laws and policies that safeguard renters’ rights, such as preventing unjust evictions and capping (limiting) rent increases

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chronic homelessness

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a condition in which a person experiences long-term or repeated homelessness, typically due to underlying issues

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rent moratoriums

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temporary policies that suspend or delay rent payments or evictions during crises

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tiny home villages

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communities of small, affordable homes designed to house homeless individuals or families

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transitional housing

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temporary accommodation that offers support services to help homeless individuals transtion to permanent housing

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gentrification

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a process in which urban neighbourhoods are improved but become unaffordable to existing residents

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economic hardship

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financial difficulties caused by a loss of income, rising expenses, or economic instability

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discimination in housing

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unfair treatment in housing based on factors like race, ethnicity, religion, or other characteristics

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supportive services

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resources provided to address specific needs, such as healthcare, job training, or counselling

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social isolation
a lack of social connections or support from friends, family, or the community
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vagrant
someone who moves a lot from place to place because they have no permanent home or job, and have to ask for or steal things in order to live
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subsidy
money that is pair by a government or other authority in order to help a person (or a business) to pay for a service/property/goods
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subsidize
to pay part of the cost of a service/property/goods; usually a government or authority does this
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fortunate
occurring by or bringing good fortune or luck; auspicious
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donation
the act of giving, esp to a charity
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nano
10-⁹
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need
extreme poverty or destitution; penury
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monetary
of or relating to money or currency
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philanthropist
rich person that donates (usually a lot)
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altruism
the principle or practice of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
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altruist
a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoist)
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altruistic
of or motivated by altruism; unselfish
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needy
in need of practical or emotional support; distressed
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benefit
advantage or sake
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to pledge
to pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals
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a pledge
a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
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to quintuple
to increase fivefold
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hedonic
devoted to pleasure
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hedonism
originates from the greek word hedone, meaning pleasure. in ancient greece it really did have an ethical component, and its followers really believed that society would be best served if you as an individual cultivated those things that gave you the greatest pleasure, instead of the self-denial as being typical of other philosophies and religions. over time the philosophical aspect had faded and we are left an idea that looks to us very much like, well, las vegas
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a treadmill
a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps
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lobbying
activity that aims to influence legislators, etc in the formulation of policy
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to donate
give (money or goods) to somebody in need or to a charity; give away
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anonymously
in a way that nobody will know it came from you
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a good cause
a charity
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lobbying
activity that aims to influence legislators, etc in the formulation of policy
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solidarity
unity of interests, sympathies, etc, as among members of the same class
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supporter
a person who or thing that acts as a support
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abundance
more than adequate quantity or supply
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severity
the fact or condition of something being extremely bad or serious (e.g. pain or weather)
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incentive
a positive motivitional influence
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notion
a vague idea, belief, feeling, impression, opinion
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guidance
councel, counselling, direction (helpful suggestion)
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a safe haven
a place, situation or activity which provides people an opportunity to escape something unpleasant
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outcome
final result, consequence
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to shrink
to becme or to make something smaller in size or amount
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susceptible
very likely to be influenced, harmed or affected by somebody/something
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outrage
a strong feeling of shock and anger
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pressing
needing to be dealt with immediately (e.g. problem/issue/matter)
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accountable
responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked
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acknowledge
to accept that something is true
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randomly
without deciding in advance what is going to happen, or without any regular pattern
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steer
guide someone's behaviour or the way a situation develops
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alleviate
to make something less severe
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raise
to put forward for consideration
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vaccines
a suspension of dead, attenuated, or otherwise modified microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, or rickettsiae) for inoculation to produce immunity to a disease by stimulating the production of antibodies
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elude
to avoid fulfilment of (a responsibility, obligation, etc); evade
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advocate
a person who upholds or defends a cause; supporter
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strides
=progress
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plea
an earnest entreaty or request
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plummeting
to drop down; plunge
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appointed
decided beforehand
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resolute
firm in purpose or belief; steadfast
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preventable
to keep from happening, esp by taking precautionary action
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freshwater
of, relating to, or living in fresh water
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residing
to live permanently or for a considerable time (in a place); have one's home (in)
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impact
the impression made by an idea, cultural movement, social group, etc
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mission
a specific task or duty assigned to a person or group of people
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conservation
the act or an instance of conserving or keeping from change, loss, injury, etc
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scope
the area covered by an activity, topic, etc; range
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unfazed
not disconcerted; unperturbed
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vital
essential to maintain life
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cushy
easy; comfortable
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intangible
incapable of being perceived by touch; impalpable
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swap
to trade or exchange (something or someone) for another
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endeavor
an earnest attempt or effort
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newfound
discovered recently
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to be hailed as
to be praised as
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to be poised to do something
to be bound to do something
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miniscule
extremely tiny
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properties
characteristics
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opaque
transparent
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brittle
easily broken
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permeable
it lets liquid go through
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to be detrimental
to be harmful to somebody/something, opp. of beneficial
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with strings attached
with unpleasant conditions
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straddling the line
a thin line between two bad options
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bed bugs
stenice
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body lice
uši (louse pl.)
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recuperate
to gain back the strength from illness
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indispensable
absolutely necessary, essential
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derogatory
disrespectful, insulting
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coercive
to force someone to do something
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subjected to
forced to experience something
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sermon
speech or message delivered by a religious leader
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religious conviction
a strong belief or opinion
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faith-based homeless shelter
shelter that provides housing, food, often operates by religious organizations

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