Disabled & Handicap Families

• 1/4 of individuals experiencing homelessness are disabled.

• Many shelters are inaccessible to people with disabilities.

• 7 out of 10 people with disabilities who experience homelessness stay in dangerous locations.

• People with disabilities experience housing, health care, employment, and wage discrimination, preventing or making it difficult for them to secure sustainable housing and income necessary to meet their basic needs.

Elderly Folks and their Families

• The Group that frequently falls between the cracks of Government safety net.

• By 2050, there are expected to be 95,000 Elders Living without Stable Housing.

• At least one in four older adults experiences some mental disorder, such as depression, anxiety, or dementia.

The 3 main causes of depression in older people are poor physical health, social isolation and loss.

Veterans

• There are currently more than 78 communities providing homeless veterans with TEMPORARY housing

• 37,878 homeless veterans in the US, 23,312 homeless veterans are sheltered, whereas 14,566 are unsheltered. 

• Almost 50% of homeless veterans served during the Vietnam era. Other service periods include those who served in the Korean War and other wars, including Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. 

• Due to lack of affordable housing many veterans lose their homes. 50% of their income is allocated to utilities and rent.