Homelessness affects thousands of men, women and children across the country.
It is estimated that at any point in time, more than 600,000 people are homeless in the United States.
Each year homeless outreach organizations engage individuals living
on the street... in cars, abandoned buildings, train/bus stations, and other places not meant for
human habitation. Nearly one quarter of the homeless are children under the age
of 18, 10 percent are between 18 and 24, and 67 percent are 25 years or older.
It is estimated that at any point in time, more than 600,000 people are homeless in the United States.
Each year homeless outreach organizations engage individuals living
on the street... in cars, abandoned buildings, train/bus stations, and other places not meant for
human habitation. Nearly one quarter of the homeless are children under the age
of 18, 10 percent are between 18 and 24, and 67 percent are 25 years or older.
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In cold colder climates like the Northern U.S., the winter months can be particularly
difficult for the homeless as they struggle to stay warm and stay alive.
In warmer climates, like Southern California, the homeless population remains at record highs. The city of Los Angeles and LA county have the most chronically homeless people in the country.
Our nation remains the undisputed superpower of the world in terms of political influence and military prowess, yet huge income inequality means there are many in the U.S. who are being left behind.
The National Centre on Homelessness and Poverty estimates that 31 million people
now live on the edge of being homeless in our country.
There are various causes of homelessness and it often co-exists with substance addiction and mental illness.
Most homeless have been abandoned by their families and friends, and are unable to self sustain.
difficult for the homeless as they struggle to stay warm and stay alive.
In warmer climates, like Southern California, the homeless population remains at record highs. The city of Los Angeles and LA county have the most chronically homeless people in the country.
Our nation remains the undisputed superpower of the world in terms of political influence and military prowess, yet huge income inequality means there are many in the U.S. who are being left behind.
The National Centre on Homelessness and Poverty estimates that 31 million people
now live on the edge of being homeless in our country.
There are various causes of homelessness and it often co-exists with substance addiction and mental illness.
Most homeless have been abandoned by their families and friends, and are unable to self sustain.
There are also many faces of homelessness, some are obvious while others you likely wouldn't suspect.
They are on the streets and in shelters, but they are also in your place of employment and attending school with your kids. Only a small percentage of the homeless are visible while many are invisible, living in abandoned buildings or in their cars. Regardless of where they are, they are unable to afford the basic necessities of life... food, clothing and shelter... and most live without proper sanitation or healthcare.
Many charitable organizations exist on a local level to help, but a long term solution remains elusive.
They are on the streets and in shelters, but they are also in your place of employment and attending school with your kids. Only a small percentage of the homeless are visible while many are invisible, living in abandoned buildings or in their cars. Regardless of where they are, they are unable to afford the basic necessities of life... food, clothing and shelter... and most live without proper sanitation or healthcare.
Many charitable organizations exist on a local level to help, but a long term solution remains elusive.
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The good news is, many grass roots efforts have started in recent years to help.
More homeless shelters, food banks, small businesses that donate food and individuals are stepping up
to do their part. It's a daunting task when the national statistics remain so grim, but organizations like
the Pennies From Kevan Foundation are helping by raising awareness and funds to provide
local agencies with the resources they need to feed, clothe and shelter the homeless.
Your donation will make a difference in the lives of people you'll likely never meet or see.
But they are out there today and every day, struggling to survive on the streets.
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