The idea of state or county issued (if legal) lottery tickets was a suggestion I made at EU City Club Q/A last year to finance Housing First type residences for low income/homeless, who want homes. 2nd ticket for temp homeless shelter. I wrote City Council, a few legislators, rec'd no feedback. Called OR econ dept to ask if it possible; no call back. It was also mentioned in a 2017 LTE by someone.

Housing First initiatives have succeeded in other areas-try search engine. I suggest even a 3rd, 4th lottery ticket for tiny houses, Con. huts or to assist preapproved buyers with down payments. 2-3 vets with monthly checks could buy together; others with SS ditto.

Single or multi family home ownership may provide more self reliance vs renting. But maintaining a home not cheap, needs factored in to home ownership. NEDCO teaches home ownership class, down payment assistance with conditions, provides a manual.

Mental illness issues Lynn mentions could get worse if social services decline BTW