There are many issues in the system concerning people who are disadvantaged with housing. One of them being there are short term solutions to helping those who need them, but really, there is no one trying to re-think the problems systemically to help bring down the number of people who are homeless. I feel all the short term plans that are happening here in Redlands, like the cold weather shelter, food banks, and clothe drives for homeless, are all completely necessary. However, I feel that there needs to be something else being ran, or having the beginnings, to lead to something that can be more of systematic change. I am working with Ed Torres, and we are trying to figure out how to accomplish this. We are getting in contact with other local agencies to collaborate with, and also trying to use resources which are already available to us. However, I don’t think one organization, or even every organization can change the systematic problem of homelessness. I feel this is an issue that needs heavy rethinking of what it means to be homeless in our society, and also needs more help from the government than just a set budget amount. There need to be experts, and people educated on the issue trying to solve this issue.