National Roof Over Your Head Day – December 3, 2022, history, significance
National Roof Over Your Head Day has been celebrated on December 3rd of every year. Wherever you be, nothing provides you with the comfort of as your own house gives. Often we take things very lite and forget to thank and appreciate it. It is one such Day for every one of us. Take time to thank the roof over our head that protects us from different climatic conditions throughout the year. The National Roof Over Your Head Day is a reminder to be thankful for every little thing we have got in this life.
History of National Roof Over Your Head Day
The origin, history, and the founder of the National Roof Over Your Head Day are unknown. The final place of comfort for anyone after a long day of work will be his/her house. Show your thankfulness for the roof over your head as it is what protects you from extreme weather conditions. A roof is the outermost covering on a building or shelter.
It is a celebration Day that not only celebrates the roof of one’s home. It is also observed as to look at the things we have got and how fortunate enough each one of us to be in this world to live a healthy life. Many a time, we take things for granted and forget to appreciate the things that need to be acknowledged. It is a Day that reminds us of this fact.
From all over the world, there are millions of people who are left homeless. They don’t get what they need even their necessities required for living. It includes food, shelter, clothes, and more. The Day tells us not to be worried about little things that we don’t have. Rather, it says that there are so many people who don’t even have what you have. So stop worrying and start appreciating for having such a fortunate life. Take this Day to remember the things you own and be thankful for what you possess.
NATIONAL ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD DAY TIMELINE
1870s
First Use of the Word ‘Homelessness’
The U.S. first uses the word ‘homelessness’, which describes ‘tramps’ moving around the country in search of work; the emphasis is on character and changing scenes of home life, rather than the lack of a permanent home.
1932
The Great Depression Spurs Action
In response to a greater degree of homelessness, the Emergency Relief and Construction Act is passed; it allows the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to lend public funds to corporations to build housing for low-income families.
1949
Aftermath Of World War II
With a severe housing crisis, Congress passes the Housing Act to give every American family a “decent home and a suitable living environment.”
1977
First Legislation to Address Homelessness
The Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act defines homelessness and makes provisions to use federal money to support homeless shelters.
2020–2021
Money is Given to the Cause
The CARES Act (2020) and the American Rescue Plan Act (2021) appropriate billions of dollars toward programs that look after rental assistance, affordable housing development, and other services.
How to Celebrate National Roof Over Your Head Day
The best way to celebrate the National Roof Over Your Head Day is to be thankful for what you have in your life. The next best way is to celebrate this Day is by helping the people who are left homeless in your region. Provide them with the necessities like food, shelter, and clothing. Spend your excess money for those who need a house by giving them a roof over their head. Encourage people around you to help those in need. You can share, post your celebration Day views and images on social media using the hashtag #RoofOverYourHeadDay.
