<!-- bryant-content-generator:start --> # Homelessness is rarely a simple matter of not... > Homelessness is rarely a simple matter of not wanting to work. Many people without shelter live with mental illness, physical disability, trauma, or the aftermath of abuse, and some are veterans or families with children, which calls for compassion rather than judgment. Understanding the causes is the first step toward meaningful help. **Source:** [[livestreams/Gratitude, Giving, and the Dignity of People Without Shelter - Workbook|Gratitude, Giving, and the Dignity of People Without Shelter]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Homelessness is rarely a simple matter of not wanting to work. Many people without shelter live with mental illness, physical disability, trauma, or the aftermath of abuse, and some are veterans or families with children, which calls for compassion rather than judgment. Understanding the causes is the first step toward meaningful help.” — Bryant McGill https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-homelessness-rarely-simple-toward-meaningful-help ``` <!-- bryant-content-generator:end -->