Hawaii has long been known as a tropical paradise, but in recent years another image has intruded into the state's carefully crafted one of idyllic beaches and relaxing resorts: homelessness. The number of homeless people has grown in recent years, leaving the state with 487 homeless per 100,000 people, the nation's highest rate per capita, above New York and Nevada, according to federal statistics. Many of the homeless, however, defy the stereotype of the mentally ill or drug addicted. They are families, with men and women who work full-time jobs. They are struggling to get a foothold in a place with a high cost of living and low wages. Here: in this Thursday, August 27, 2015 photo, a homeless man drinks water while sitting on the beach at Ala Moana Beach Park located near Waikiki in Honolulu. (Photo by Jae C. Hong/AP Photo)

A participant jumps on vintage skis during a traditional historical ski race in the northern Bohemian town of Smrzovka, Czech Republic, February 20, 2016. (Photo by David W. Cerny/Reuters)

A motorcycle Majestic 350 CC 1931 is displayed on February 5, 2014 at the Grand Palais in Paris on the eve of an auction of luxury vintage cars. (Photo by Francois Guillot/AFP Photo)

A participants mends his vintage car during the annual London to Brighton veteran car run in London, Britain November 6, 2016. Around 600 classic cars took part in the annual 60 mile journey to the south coast resort. (Photo by Neil Hall/Reuters)

A vintage military aircraft is seen parked ahead of the International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE) at the Arturo Merino Benitez international airport in Santiago, Chile March 29, 2016. (Photo by Rodrigo Garrido/Reuters)

The reflection of a man dressed as Hindu deity of death Yamaraj (R) to raise awareness about the coronavirus is seen on the wing mirror of a vintage car during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Kolkata on April 24, 2020. (Photo by Dibyangshu Sarkar/AFP Photo)

Undated handout photo issued by Carhenge Glastobury of the Carhenge installation by artist Joe Rush, on the site of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset. Made of 24 vintage cars erected in the centre of the festival, the installation emulates the ancient stone structure at Stonehenge. Issue date: Tuesday, June 20, 2023. (Photo by Matt Cardy/PA Wire Press Association)

A man has an egg smashed on his head to raise money for charity during the World Egg Throwing Championships and Vintage Day in Swaton, Britain June 28, 2015. (Photo by Darren Staples/Reuters)