The homeless are a complex and immeasurable community of individuals who have chosen homelessness as a way of life. The homeless derive from a variety of social and economic backgrounds with stories ranging from depending on whom they speak to. Living homeless is not the only measure to define someone who is homeless. The homeless have resources to create or obtain some form of shelter by means of social and government agencies (transition houses, emergency shelters and drop-in centers), or by utilizing a cardboard box, a public stairwell, or hopping a subway all night long. Homelessness is a decision many have made because they are addicted to the easiness of being homeless that society has provided for them, and the community within the homeless state of being. Being homeless, and remaining homeless, are a social issue that could be a psychosocial issue for some homeless individuals and not a physical issue within society. Furthermore homelessness has become a desirable state of being because society has made allowances for the homeless to remain on the streets through freedom of choice, social and government agencies, and the community within the homeless. Homelessness describes the condition of people without a regular dwelling[Mer12]. ] Homeless men and women are often seen on the street corners, benches, and in alleys within large urban cities and rural communities. Many are recognizable by their unkempt appearance, displays of unusual behavior, or which actions lead the observer to believe the person to be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. It is estimated that there are 225,000 homeless people across Canada[Ric12]. Of the 225.000 it is estimated that 2,660 are within the Vancouver and surrounding municipalities[Ric12]. There is no accurate account for how many homeless people there are in Canada. The homeless are counted when they use shelters, and government services, and not all homeless people access the services that are available. Where the issue lies is that funding is only based on the counts done for the homeless but not all homeless are accounted for. Some may claim that homelessness is a result of addiction and childhood abuse, that the homeless cannot help themselves, so society must be responsible of them. However, because society has given the homeless many options and resources to cater to their lifestyle, the homeless have made a conscious choice to remain a member of the street community. John Stackhouse’s article “I’m Tired of Being a Slave to the Church Floor” is a cultural analysis of the f