How We Created Homelessness - and How to Solve It

Explore the history of the homelessness epidemic in the United States and gain actionable insights on addressing this crisis in this 16-minute TEDx talk by Jennifer Friedenbach, Executive Director of the Coalition on Homelessness, San Francisco. Discover the root causes of homelessness and learn about effective strategies for prevention and intervention. Friedenbach, with her extensive experience in community organizing and poverty-related issues, shares her expertise on welfare rights, housing, homeless prevention, health care, disability, and human and civil rights. Learn about her successful campaign for Our City Our Home, Prop C, which has significantly increased efforts to solve homelessness in San Francisco. Gain valuable knowledge on how to make a meaningful impact in addressing this pressing social issue and contribute to creating lasting solutions for those experiencing homelessness in your community.

How we created homelessness — and how to solve it | Jennifer Friedenbach | TEDxBaylands Park Youth