Over the time spent during this course, it has become clear to me that there is no single solution to homelessness. The fact that homelessness is in many ways a symptom of the structure of our nation means that adjustments to the economic, political, and social design of our nation if homelessness is to be reduced before it occurs, rather than simply a dressing the symptoms. Such adjustments cannot possibly come from any one particular direction, but from multiple avenues at once.

At the same time, the chances of homelessness ever disappearing are nearly nonexistent. Therefor, the efforts of various organizations to provide housing and aid are necessary. The current multiplicity of these organizations, whether governmental, private, or non-profit, is evidence of the depth of need for such aid, as well as the necessity for a large support base for such efforts. To better address the issue of homelessness, the participation of a wide variety of parties is necessary, and all of these parties’ efforts must be greatly improved.