Homelessness in the United States is growing at an alarming rate. Thousands of families and individuals have not achieved the basic need for shelter. This paper presents homelessness as a socio–environmental problem which requires the involvement of government, professional organizations, and the educational community. Evidence is presented of past activity and opportunity for future involvement of interior design programs.
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