There are a lot of people that do not acknowledge how big of a problem homelessness is in the community. Therefore most of the people preferred to just ignore it. Even though there are people that do not care about helping solve this issue, there are a lot of programs and founds such as the HUD’s Homeless Assistance Grants, the PARH Program, Head Start, Medicaid, temporary assistance for needy families, and community groups that volunteer and donate goods. These programs and associations that help the homeless out have had a big impact since according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it is known that there was a 12% reduction of homeless veterans from the year of 2010 to the year of 2011. As secretary Sebelius said, “It takes a national commitment” to have this results therefore everyone needs to put their little piece of help. So it is important to spread the awareness of homelessness among the community and inform others of its causes, effects, and solutions so that it can motivate them to take the initiative to help solve this issue. With an increase in community involvement, homeless people can have a better way of living and homelessness can finally come to an end in society. (National alliance to end homelessness, 2012, hhs.gov).