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Nationwide Homelessness It is impossible to accurately record data, since statistics are calculated by point-in-time counts. These numbers are underestimates. At a single point in time in January 2008, 664,414 people were homeless 664,414 people were homeless nationwide (both sheltered and sheltered andunsheltered) Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Community Planning and Development 2008 Annual Homeless Assessment Report

Nationwide Homelessness It is impossible to accurately record data, since statistics are calculated by point-in-time counts. These numbers are underestimates. Homeless families increased by 9% from 2007 to 2008 Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Community Planning and Development 2008 Annual Homeless Assessment Report

Nationwide Homelessness It is impossible to accurately record data, since statistics are calculated by point-in-time counts. These numbers are underestimates. 1 in 190 people in the U.S. used the shelter system from Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Community Planning and Development 2008 Annual Homeless Assessment Report

Nationwide Homelessness It is impossible to accurately record data, since statistics are calculated by point-in-time counts. These numbers are underestimates. Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Community Planning and Development 2008 Annual Homeless Assessment Report 68% were individuals

Nationwide Homelessness It is impossible to accurately record data, since statistics are calculated by point-in-time counts. These numbers are underestimates. 32% were persons in families Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Community Planning and Development 2008 Annual Homeless Assessment Report

D.C. Homelessness Courtesy of The Homeless Services Planning and Coordinating Committee of the Metropolitan Council of Governments 2009 Enumeration) Courtesy of The Homeless Services Planning and Coordinating Committee of the Metropolitan Council of Governments 2009 Enumeration) It is impossible to accurately record data, since statistics are calculated by point-in-time counts. These numbers are underestimates. 1.1% of the district’s total population is homeless

D.C. Homelessness Courtesy of The Homeless Services Planning and Coordinating Committee of the Metropolitan Council of Governments 2009 Enumeration) Courtesy of The Homeless Services Planning and Coordinating Committee of the Metropolitan Council of Governments 2009 Enumeration) At a single point in time in January 2009, 6,228 homeless people were counted It is impossible to accurately record data, since statistics are calculated by point-in-time counts. These numbers are underestimates.

D.C. Homelessness Courtesy of The Homeless Services Planning and Coordinating Committee of the Metropolitan Council of Governments 2009 Enumeration) Courtesy of The Homeless Services Planning and Coordinating Committee of the Metropolitan Council of Governments 2009 Enumeration) It is impossible to accurately record data, since statistics are calculated by point-in-time counts. These numbers are underestimates. The number of homeless families has increased by 3.8%

D.C. Homelessness Courtesy of The Homeless Services Planning and Coordinating Committee of the Metropolitan Council of Governments 2009 Enumeration) Courtesy of The Homeless Services Planning and Coordinating Committee of the Metropolitan Council of Governments 2009 Enumeration) It is impossible to accurately record data, since statistics are calculated by point-in-time counts. These numbers are underestimates. 63.2% individuals

D.C. Homelessness Courtesy of The Homeless Services Planning and Coordinating Committee of the Metropolitan Council of Governments 2009 Enumeration) Courtesy of The Homeless Services Planning and Coordinating Committee of the Metropolitan Council of Governments 2009 Enumeration) It is impossible to accurately record data, since statistics are calculated by point-in-time counts. These numbers are underestimates. 36.8% families

D.C. Homelessness Courtesy of The Homeless Services Planning and Coordinating Committee of the Metropolitan Council of Governments 2009 Enumeration) Courtesy of The Homeless Services Planning and Coordinating Committee of the Metropolitan Council of Governments 2009 Enumeration) It is impossible to accurately record data, since statistics are calculated by point-in-time counts. These numbers are underestimates. 22.8% children in families

Causes of Homelessness Divorce and Domestic violence Divorce and Domestic violence Illness or medical treatment can turn living in poverty into living on the streets Illness or medical treatment can turn living in poverty into living on the streets Job loss Job loss Mental illness and physical disabilities Mental illness and physical disabilities Tragic events often cause close ones to “quit functioning” Tragic events often cause close ones to “quit functioning”` Courtsey of

Effects of Homelessness Effects of Homelessness Illness is not only a cause of homelessness, but also a result of it Illness is not only a cause of homelessness, but also a result of it More likely to suffer from common, preventable illnesses More likely to suffer from common, preventable illnesses Being homeless not only affects individuals, but also families. Being homeless not only affects individuals, but also families.

Common Issues Common Issues Common problems: cold injury, cardio- respiratory illness, tuberculosis, skin diseases, nutritional deficiencies, sleep deprivation, mental illness, drug dependency, assault, HIV/AIDS, and mortality Half of the homeless population suffer from drug/alcohol dependency In 2006, 3.6% of the homeless population suffered from HIV/AIDS Courtesy of School of Public Affairs

Mental Illness Mental Illness 20-25% of the homeless population suffer from a severe mental illness. In comparison, only 6% of Americans are mentally ill 20-25% of the homeless population suffer from a severe mental illness. In comparison, only 6% of Americans are mentally ill One of the top three causes of homelessness One of the top three causes of homelessness People who are mentally ill are less likely to take necessary precautions against disease People who are mentally ill are less likely to take necessary precautions against disease Many homeless individuals are willing to accept help Many homeless individuals are willing to accept help courtesy of

Friendship Place’s Mission To enable homeless and formerly homeless adults in the upper Northwest area of the District of Columbia to rebuild their lives with the involvement of the community.

Programs Offered Shelters Hospitality Housing

How can you help?

Collaboration Collaboration Prepare mealsPrepare meals Provide short-term housingProvide short-term housing Donate clothing and can goodsDonate clothing and can goods Funds can be used to target resources to prevent homelessnessFunds can be used to target resources to prevent homelessness Resources include: emergency rental assistance, affordable housing, health care, food, and clothingResources include: emergency rental assistance, affordable housing, health care, food, and clothing

Want to Donate? Mail donations to: CCHFP 4713 Wisconsin Avenue NW Washington, D.C Mail donations to: CCHFP 4713 Wisconsin Avenue NW Washington, D.C Call the Director of Individual Giving at to donate by credit card. Call the Director of Individual Giving at to donate by credit card. Give through your workplace Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) #37588 or United Way #8299. Give through your workplace Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) #37588 or United Way #8299. Donate securely online by credit card through Network for Good. Donate securely online by credit card through Network for Good.

Made By: Kendal Gapinski Mariel Cooper Allison Arlotta Rob.Rod Micheal McElveen