Myth #5: People experiencing homelessness should just find a job.
A number of different challenges, such as: lacking a permanent address, not having regular access to showers, barriers to transportation, and other difficulties like mental illness, make it difficult to obtain employment. Many people living outside work multiple jobs and are still unable to find affordable housing due to the high-cost of rent.
Source: homelesshub.ca/about-homelessness/homelessness-101/myths-and-questions-about-homelessness