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[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Sometimes the deal for housing assistance is just terrible. That’s why some of the unhoused in my area turned down assistance.

Housing assistance is rarely ever “hey, here are some keys, rent is 500/mo. Enjoy your new appartement!”

If we just did as the finns did, life would be so much better for so many people