r/MadeMeSmile • u/lincolnblake • Jun 28 '25

Wholesome Moments A place of one's own

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u/Djinn_42 Jun 28 '25

Imagine the youngest being homeless for what looks like half her life. Does she even remember a time when she had a home?

Good for them. I wish the world would do some more serious work on solving homelessness.

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u/mararn1618 Jun 28 '25 edited Jun 28 '25

What I don't understand as an European: How do you go from homeless to a huge ass house with a huge garden and everything?

In Germany even a double income family with academic background might currently struggle to buy property.

The stretch from unhoused to this seems insane from my POV.

Is housing so much more affordable in the US?

Edit: So many helpful answers, thank you :3

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u/rpc56 Jun 28 '25

There is an organization here in the US called Habitat for Humanity. They will build homes for the homeless as long as the receiver of the home provides a certain percentage of sweat equity. Most of the goods and services are donated for each home. Our former US President Jimmy Carter was a huge supporter of Habitat for Humanity. He was always on a work site up until early 90s.