And muggings or robberies, for that matter, are on the rise across the nation. Why, a self-storage company, naturally. To rent one of these spaces is a momentous decision for a poor person. The elderly, the disabled, and mothers with children, are the most hard-pressed. More trips to big grocery stores to save money, mean more bus fares and a lot of time spent fetching food.
Poverty is a condition whose roots run much deeper than can be seen at first glance.
When an individual first experiences it, there is no way they can anticipate all the hidden costs. For example, low-cost housing. And, it means frequently replacing stolen food and toilet articles. The rooms are also without telephone service. June 20, The Oregonian reported that the utilities commission announced that U.S. West has been charging consumers too much for their phone service.