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Jun 1, 2023

Caught between a job and homelessness

Part of the advice prescribed as a “cure” to homelessness is getting a job. But what happens when the work people do still isn’t enough to afford a place to live? A new study from the Economic Roundtable nonprofit delves into the surprisingly-high rate of homelessness amongst California fast food workers. Plus, businesses in some resort towns are offering subsidies for landlords to rent to local workers.

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Yes, you can be employed and homeless
by David Brancaccio and Jarrett Dang
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Fast-food workers, who are often paid low wages and work limited hours, make up 11% of homeless workers in California, a study finds.
With housing in short supply, some resort towns pay landlords to rent to locals
by Rachel Cohen
Rachel Cohen
Resort communities that saw growth during the pandemic are trying to stop the bleed of local workers being priced out.

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Caught between a job and homelessness

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Yes, you can be employed and homeless

With housing in short supply, some resort towns pay landlords to rent to locals

The Team