The homeless population in New Orleans is on the rise and the effected business owners are saying some encampments are driving away customers.
America has seen an increase in the homeless population in the last two years and in New Orleans is no different This has become increasing problematic for some business owners in New Orleans where homlessness has risen 15% in the last year. Business owners there say the people living on the streets are driving away customers. Brandi Williams, Owner of Addiction Coffee House, said a nearby homeless encampment has been a cause for concern.
Williams said she saw her property in the nearby encampment while she investigated with a law enforcement officer. Many who live in the nearby encampment say they are not there by choice. One woman who lives in the encampment, Lisa, said she had some money troubles, and she's looking for a way back. "It's a challenge we start small to get up here and re-entry, recovery," Lisa said. Lisa said she does struggle with substance abuse.
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