Eugene:  I've supported for years the provision of community-based programs and facilities for the various issues and problems which lead to homelessness.  However, they're all expensive and most communities, including Eugene, will not adequately fund them.  The idea of family and friends providing living space and support is very unrealistic. Most of the individuals who are distitute and homeless on the streets have already "run through" that support.  Those families and friends have realized they cannot provide the level of care needed...In fact, most of them have said "hey, enough is enough....you just can't be here anymore."