Millions of Americans have no home of their own

Millions of Americans have no home of their own: forced to leave home and live in cars, start swimming at gyms, use libraries for free Wi-Fi

House rent in America is increasing day by day. Have started going to the gym for bathing. House rents have increased to 28% from 24% last year. Eric Hensley of California told Bhaskar that he receives $1,200 (Rs 96,000) a month under Social Security from the government.

Fasting to save food expenses

The cheapest rental house in an average residential area fetches up to $1,500 (Rs 1,20,000). So people have started staying in their cars. Paying 40-50 dollars per month at the gym

Makes arrangements for bathing. The price of library membership provides free Wi-Fi. People fast to reduce the cost of eating alone, as it is considered good for health.

Prisoners are called 'homeless elite'

A man named Eric said that Boston's traditional upper class people who are affiliated with universities like Harvard are called the Boston elite. Similarly, those who have their own cars to sleep in are called the homeless elite.

He was working in a mortgage company, but could not afford the EMIs after losing his job. He started working as a security guard in San Diego and moved into a rented house. Jobs are at risk during covid.

The number of such people is likely to reach 5 lakh

Eric packed his car with essentials and now went stealth camping. That means he sleeps in his car. Maria Thompson is a housing attorney who litigates for the poor. He said that by the year 2020, 7 million people in America will be living in affordable rental housing. Due to the fare hike, the number of people sleeping in their vehicles is likely to reach 5 lakh.

They park cars in free public parking. Parking in residential areas is dangerous, as people whose houses are close to the parking lots call the police.