While not being an expert my understanding is that having a phone almost is a requirement for the homeless to keep in contact with what little resources you hav

While not being an expert my understanding is that having a phone almost is a requirement for the homeless to keep in contact with what little resources you have left. Even if that is only other homeless who can tell you when you are about to be harassed. But many see a glass fronted smartphone of any kind and think they are just "putting on an act"...