Jocelyn Figueroa

1 week ago | invisiblepeople.tv | Jocelyn Figueroa

Research Shows the Threat of Housing Loss Leads to Anxiety and Depression in Kids, Making Eviction a Public Health EmergencyEviction and housing loss are among the most traumatic experiences a person can endure. Shelter is a fundamental human need—without it, safety, health, and stability are at risk. The sudden threat of eviction brings intense stress and uncertainty. Now imagine what that experience feels like through the eyes of a child whose family is facing the loss of their home.

3 weeks ago | invisiblepeople.tv | Jocelyn Figueroa

Education Shouldn’t Depend on Housing. Idaho’s Program Sets a New Standard for Equity in Higher EdI became homeless while I was in college, and one of my biggest regrets is missing out on the “typical” college experience. I never joined clubs or participated in campus events—not because I wasn’t interested, but because I couldn’t afford the time. Every morning, I worked to make ends meet before heading to evening classes, leaving little room for anything else.

1 month ago | invisiblepeople.tv | Jocelyn Figueroa

Cold Exposure Is Deadly for Unsheltered Homeless PeopleDuring frigid Philadelphia winters, hospital emergency departments see homeless Philadelphians for a variety of cold-related injuries daily. From frostnip to full-blown hypothermia, homeless patients flood emergency rooms. Many die each year. Last winter, at least 12 homeless people died from cold-related illnesses such as hypothermia. The year before, more than 24 homeless people died.

Oct 26, 2024 | invisiblepeople.tv | Jocelyn Figueroa

How Cultural Change and Political Will Can Transform Lives for Homeless PeopleWhen I moved to New York City in 2009 from a small sugarcane town on the island of Oahu, I, like many immigrants, believed I was stepping into a world of endless opportunities. In some ways, I was right. However, those opportunities came with a price, often only accessible to the wealthy—or through taking on debt.

Oct 23, 2024 | invisiblepeople.tv | Jocelyn Figueroa

How Section 8 Voucher Holders Are Left Vulnerable in Nationwide Housing Crisis“I can find someone else who would pay twice this much in rent.”These were the words my landlord threw at me before refusing to renew the lease on my rent-stabilized apartment. Instantly, my rent skyrocketed by $1,000—from $1,350 to $2,350. What was I supposed to do? There’s no landlord police to stop these sudden, crushing rent increases.