1. HOMELESSNESS

2. Homelessness Did you take a shower this morning?Did you take a shower this morning? Are your clothes clean?Are your clothes clean? Did you brush your teeth this morning?Did you brush your teeth this morning?

3. Statistics 25,000 people experienced homelessness at some point during the year 2000.25,000 people experienced homelessness at some point during the year 2000. Between 1,300 and 1,500 people are homeless every night.Between 1,300 and 1,500 people are homeless every night. 25% of the homeless are children.25% of the homeless are children. 45% of children who are homeless are 5 or younger.45% of children who are homeless are 5 or younger. Single men comprise 49% of the homeless population.Single men comprise 49% of the homeless population. Single women comprise 16% of the homeless population.Single women comprise 16% of the homeless population. Unaccompanied children make up about 4% of the homeless population.Unaccompanied children make up about 4% of the homeless population. 31% of the homeless population are families.31% of the homeless population are families.

4. Statistics continued The homeless population is 68.5% African-American, 27% Caucasian, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American and 0.25% Asian.The homeless population is 68.5% African-American, 27% Caucasian, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American and 0.25% Asian. 8% of the homeless population is veterans.8% of the homeless population is veterans. About 31% of the homeless suffer from chronic mental illnessAbout 31% of the homeless suffer from chronic mental illness In 2004, Cincinnati was named the 4 th meanest city in the nation towards the homeless because of the laws against homeless individuals.In 2004, Cincinnati was named the 4 th meanest city in the nation towards the homeless because of the laws against homeless individuals.

5. Collaboration Greater Cincinnati Coalition For The HomelessGreater Cincinnati Coalition For The Homeless National Alliance to End HomelessnessNational Alliance to End Homelessness Hunger Relief OrganizationHunger Relief Organization

6. Plan This will be called Homeless In Need (H.I.N) This will be called Homeless In Need (H.I.N) My program is trying to get our brothers and sisters off the streets and to show them that people really do care about them and are not just talking with no action. The program will focus on the men that our not able to take showers, do not know where there next meal is coming from but most important the homeless in the urban areas.My program is trying to get our brothers and sisters off the streets and to show them that people really do care about them and are not just talking with no action. The program will focus on the men that our not able to take showers, do not know where there next meal is coming from but most important the homeless in the urban areas. I will employ about 20 people in doing so I will help bring jobs back to the city. There will be numerous positions that will be needed to be filled. The main positions consist of the director, the asst. director, the facilitator, the home placement director, Head chef. I will employ about 20 people in doing so I will help bring jobs back to the city. There will be numerous positions that will be needed to be filled. The main positions consist of the director, the asst. director, the facilitator, the home placement director, Head chef.

7. Plan Continued I would like to build or buy a building in Walnut Hills I would need bunk beds, eating tables, I will apply for a Home depot grant, If we where to build I would try to contact habitat for humanity and witch I would try to get the homeless to help buildI would like to build or buy a building in Walnut Hills I would need bunk beds, eating tables, I will apply for a Home depot grant, If we where to build I would try to contact habitat for humanity and witch I would try to get the homeless to help build The tenets will be able to stay for up to six months, this so they can be trained in a field that in this economy is has plenty of jobs available so that they can get back on there feet and maybe even be able to help others that my be in the same position.The tenets will be able to stay for up to six months, this so they can be trained in a field that in this economy is has plenty of jobs available so that they can get back on there feet and maybe even be able to help others that my be in the same position.

8. Thank you Work cited from Cincinnati Coalition For The HomelessWork cited from Cincinnati Coalition For The Homeless