Community Solutions
Solving Homelessness
I’m Lisa Li and homelessness is an issue that is close to my heart. I am a small business owner and the founder of OKHomeless.com a website I created that serves as an online directory and resource for homeless people across Oklahoma. I was homeless around ten years ago in Oklahoma where there was no…
Read MoreEmergency Shelter: Backpack Beds
Backpack Beds for the Homeless Backpack beds, also known as “portable beds,” are a type of emergency shelter designed for homeless individuals. These beds are typically made of lightweight, waterproof materials and can be easily carried in a backpack or a shoulder bag. Backpack beds can be an effective solution for homeless individuals who need…
Read MoreCapsule Hotels: An Alternative to Homeless Shelters?
Image Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/glouk/5392108295 Capsule hotels, also known as “micro hotels” or “pod hotels,” are a type of budget accommodation that originated in Japan and have since spread to other parts of the world. These hotels consist of small, individual capsule units that provide basic amenities like a bed, a light, and sometimes a small television.…
Read MoreEmergency Shelter: Tube Tents
$8.99 $24.99 $30.30 Tube tents, also known as “emergency shelters,” are lightweight, portable shelters that are designed to provide temporary housing for individuals in need. They are typically made of durable, waterproof materials and are shaped like a tube, with one end closed and the other open to allow for ventilation. Tube tents can be…
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