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5-7 minute video (must fall between this time) Must contain 5 verbal citations and sources to back up informationI will upload a outline for the speech, all you have to do is make the outline into a speech persuasive_speech.pdf Unformatted Attachment Preview Shirazy 1! Joshua Shirazy Professor Loy Communications 101 May 26 2020 Persuasive Speech Title: Supporting the homeless. Speaker: Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to support programs that help homelessness in Los Angeles. Introduction: Ask my audience to close their eyes and imagine being homeless 1. Attention Getter: Ever since we were young, we have had a place to sleep and protect ourselves from the harsh weather, and I am sure that some of us here are thinking of the time they will reach home, just to lie on their bed and watch a movie or to have their favorite meal. 2. Central Idea: Being homeless is one of the most challenging things that a human being can experience in their lifetime. This is due to the fact that it comes with various challenges, especially getting access to food, health, and clothing. Although the majority of them have learned to survive in the streets, they are exposed every day to accidents and harsh weather conditions, which then calls for our support to help them have a better life. Shirazy 2! 3. Credibility Statement: According to Flaming and Gary, the number of homeless individuals in Los Angeles over the last four years has grown by 33\%. Besides, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority has indicated that 60000 individuals every night in the area are homeless (Flaming and Gary). These people spend their nights in areas considered not fit for human habitation such as streets, transport hubs, and abandoned buildings, with some having an opportunity to have a temporary shelter. These places are not safe at all, and that gives us a reason as humans to stand and help one another in a way we can to make a difference in someones life. 4. Preview of Points: So today, we are going to discuss the reasons why individuals become homeless, why they need our help, and how we can support them. Body: 1. Main Point 1: Causes a. Lack of enough money has been considered to be the primary cause, with the majority of the individuals claiming unavailability of well-paying jobs. Thus, being homeless does not mean that these individuals might not be working; it is because their pay is not enough to pay rent as well as gather for other needs. However, others lose their jobs, and they cannot sustain themselves, and that is the reason they go to the streets. b. Secondly, mental disability has also contributed significantly contributed to homelessness. Besides, most of the individuals do not have proper access to healthcare, which then increases their complications. According to Flaming and Gary, 21\% of the newly homeless individuals result from mental issues, with 55\% of the mental cases Shirazy 3! resulting from being homeless for a more extended period. Therefore, most of the homeless cases are inevitable and are not chosen by the victims. c. Thirdly, the majority of houses in the city are privately owned, with few being subsidized by the government. This indicates that most of the homes are set at the free market rate, which is always high. (Transition: Now that we have learned about the causes, let us inform ourselves why we should support them) 2. Main Point 1: There are many homeless people, what can we do to help and why? a. The majority of individuals in the street are not there because they chose to live in such conditions but the issue of affordability, together with having nowhere else to go. For instance, after a loss of a parent, divorce, and job loss, among others. So as humans, we always require one another when we are in need, and that is what they believe we will one day do to make a difference in their lives (Tinoco). One of the most important things we should always consider is the fact that the next person may not choose to help, so it is up to you because they are like us. b. Apart from that, the homeless are always exposed to severe weather conditions, which are not suitable for their health, and they can only have a brighter future if we come together to help them. One great thing about giving is that it makes us feel better even if we do not have much to offer. Besides, most of the donation programs supporting the homeless give us an opportunity to help others in need. c. Also, helping the homeless giving them hope that someone understands their challenges. Therefore, as we lie comfortably on our beds, let us always remember that someone is out Shirazy 4! in the cold and is waiting for us to change their lives. In a poll that was conducted by the United Way, the top concern for Los Angeles was the homeless (Aron). Thus, indicating that it is an issue that needs us to offer what we can. (Transition: Now that we understand the reasons to help the homeless, let us move to ways we can provide our support) 3. Main Point 1: What ways can we support them a. First, advocating for affordable housing and renters rights. Our participation in meeting that aim to promote more allocation of resources to the homeless is one of the ways we can take up the role (Walker). It also contributes to the development of policies that will enhance the development of affordable housing as well as those that promote the rights of those renting them. b. Secondly, giving both monetary and in-kind donations is also another strategy to offer our support. These donations are usually used to supporting the provision of better shelters as well an essential needs to those who are more disadvantaged. c. Thirdly, being a volunteer to help them is also the right way of giving support to the programs. Today most of the Skid Row shelters have come up with volunteer orientations monthly, and I encourage each one of us to sign up if possible. This is all about giving support. Conclusion: 1. Summary: Homelessness is a significant concern in Los Angeles because of the increasing number of individuals becoming homeless as time passes. It is one of the Shirazy 5! challenging situations facing the victims because of the exposure to adverse weather conditions as well as accidents in the streets. Besides, it becomes more difficult to have access to health, food, and clothing, which are essential human needs. 2. Review: Due to the challenges facing the individuals, it is always crucial for us to take up the role of helping them to facilitate their well-being. This will involve consideration of the fact that the homeless need us, and we can provide our support through donating to the programs helping the homeless, volunteering, and advocating for policies that will promote better life to them. 3. Tie to the Introduction: Therefore, as you go home and lie in your bed or eat your favorite meal, remember that someone needs your support in any way you can. 4. Creative Conclusion Thought: Today, let us start a chain of supporting the homeless programs in the way we can. Nelson Mandela, the former president of South Africa, once said that What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead, thus, let make a change (Goalcast). Shirazy 6! Works Cited Aron, Hillel. The One Issue That Angelenos Most Want the City to Solve. LA Weekly, 22 May 2019, www.laweekly.com/the-one-issue-that-angelenos-most-want-the-city-to-solve/. Flaming, Daniel, and Gary Blasi. Los Angeles: Why Tens of Thousands of People Sleep Rough. BBC News, BBC, 19 Sept. 2019, www.bbc.com/news/world-uscanada-49687478. Goalcast. Top 45 Nelson Mandela Quotes to Inspire You to Believe. Goalcast, 1 Nov. 2019, www.goalcast.com/2017/05/02/top-nelson-mandela-quotes-inspire-you-to-believe/. Tinoco, Matt. “One Person Actually Can Help The Homeless. Heres How.” LAist, 2018, laist.com/2018/12/12/how_to_help_homeless_los_angeles.php. Walker, Alissa. 7 Ways to Help LAs Homeless Residents. Curbed LA, Curbed LA, 22 Jan. 2018, la.curbed.com/2018/1/22/16911052/homeless-count-volunteer-donate-housing. ... Purchase answer to see full attachment