Yeah, lived in Seattle too (Cap Hill and Green Lake). The problem up there was that the homeless were abnormally aggressive. Worst I've ever seen. The camps set up under bridges and in medians of highways/ramps is pretty unsightly too...

The ones that do want help have been given a substantial amount of options out. My aunt ran programs to get homeless people jobs at restaurants and service industries. Places to live, reliable buses to and from work, money management help.... and most pissed it away on drugs or couldn't get their shit together to actually show up for work consistently. There comes a time when you have to hold the individual accountable for their own situation.