Homeless shelters are for the most part big frauds. I have to assume they get state or grant funding. Operators collect money and then treat the homeless with zero respect and sub standard housing.

We have a friend who has been homeless now for several years. He has several advanced degrees and is not mentally ill. The details of how he came to this situation are too complicated and lengthy to note. We supported him for a few years but our circumstances changed. Other friends of his did the same for as long as they could.

Every sixty to ninety days we have to assist in finding a new shelter. They all claim to provide basic services but the reality is they don't. Most require "residents" to leave at 8:30 am and can't return until 4:30 pm. Makes no difference if the weather is zero out or if these people have adequate clothing. No laundry facilities and prisoners get better and healthier food.

It breaks my heart to see this type of treatment to good decent people. This economy has put too many people at risk and in these situations.