in Chicago discovered that "39% of homeless peo!
             ple interviewed had worked for some time during the previous month". (NLCHP) Many of the people who do not work are actively trying to find jobs, but are discriminated against by the work force. In an interview done at the River Street Homeless Shelter I found many people who have experienced this discrimination. "People can't get a job without an address. When they use the shelter's address they get turned down." (Mike) Speaking from experience, Mike and other homeless people feel that "the second you put down the shelter's address, they turn you
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