Working But Homeless in the Netherlands | Amsterdam News

A new wave of homelessness is hitting the Netherlands — not of the unemployed, but of working people with steady jobs who’ve been pushed out by the housing crisis. In Rotterdam alone, 8,000 to 9,000 are caught in this invisible trap, often overlooked because they appear self-sufficient. When housing vanishes — after a divorce, a lease ends — their lives unravel fast, risking addiction and despair. A local foundation, Stichting Binnenslapers, is stepping in to help, urging cities to recognize and support these “economically homeless.” One father, Jaap, lost his home with his son and was denied aid because he had a job — until this group intervened, offering shelter and a lifeline. This crisis is reshaping who we think of as homeless — and how we respond. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/12bf394c25766682