It's easy to think that all homeless people are the same because of the circumstances they find themselves in, but they are an extremely diverse group of people. Despite their origins, there is no denying that they should have access to basic human needs such as food and shelter. There are many places in the city dedicated to meeting the needs of the homeless, such as the New Orleans Mission which is a shelter, however I feel there is so much more the government can do. While providing safer places is certainly beneficial, I believe we need to examine the situations that lead to homelessness. For example, one demographic I have encountered the most during my homeless service is military veterans. These are people who have courageously dedicated their lives to serving the United States, and when they return from war, they sometimes have very little to return to. Some veterans suffer from PTSD and have received little or no treatment. Due to the lack of treatment, they are unable to live a normal life and often end up on the streets. I believe that if more government programs were in place to help with the transition to civilian life, such as job training and therapy, there would be a decrease in the number of homeless people living on the streets. This program has allowed my personal values ​​to evolve. I admit, I thought the homeless were the people who were too lazy to get a job. I was very narrow minded and I was able to learn that there are many reasons that contribute to someone finding themselves in that type of situation. I was always taught not to judge others and that was exactly what I was doing. Christians strive to be more like Christ and treat others as He did, so I have learned to do