Poverty spiral

Caring at Christmas explain how it can be very difficult to get out of a homeless situation:

1. No work means people are unable to pay for conventional lodgings.
2. Homeless people do not necessarily have a family home to go to.
3. Without a permanent base, it is hard for people to make themselves presentable.
4. When finding work becomes difficult and depressing, they may be tempted to find relief in alcohol or drugs and become even less employable.