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Beginning November 3rd, drop off a new, unused twin size blanket. It will be given to our local shelter providers for those in need of a little extra warmth.
Rising Rate of Homelessness
Homelessness is not always visible. Your neighbors, coworkers, fellow church goers, friends and family members could be at risk of homelessness or have experienced it at some point in their lives.
On a single night in 2024, about 23 of every 10,000 individuals in the United States experienced homelessness.
771,480 people
in need of shelter and support
This marks an 18 percent increase from the previous year. (HUD, AHAR 2024). This is the highest since data collection began. The trend is accelerating and not plateauing.
Homelessness is Closer
Than You Think
Sudden changes or events can push people over the edge. Job loss, medical bills, divorce or breakup, eviction, or unexpected car or home repair costs can turn a modest income household into an at-risk of homelessness household overnight.
The number of people who entered homelessness for the first time is growing 23% since 2019. (Source: NAEH). Many are not chronically homeless; they are being pushed in by economic shocks
At Risk Populations
Many people who are at risk of homelessness or already in unstable housing are not captured in PIT counts because they are staying temporarily with friends or family (“doubling up”).
Black and Indigenous Communities
People with
Disabilities
Unaccompanied
Youth
Older
Adults
Someone You Know might have stayed on a friend’s sofa or moved between homes before “falling through the cracks”.
What You Can Do
Educate yourself and others. Stable social networks help people rebuild their lives, mentoring programs for youth and adults make a huge difference.
Subscribe & Listen
Unsheltered Conversations is HomeAid America’s national podcast hosted by CEO Scott Larson. It aims to humanize the issue of homelessness by exploring the real stories, relationships, and responses that offer hope and solutions.
Each episode tackles an aspect of homelessness or housing insecurity while inviting the listener into a deeper understanding of the problem—and their role in the solution.
Episode 6
Someone You Know: A Story of Family, Resilience, and Hope
Before leading HomeAid, Carole spent nearly 20 years with Family Promise, walking alongside families experiencing homelessness.
Episode 7
Housing Our Heroes: Building Homes and Hope for Veterans
This Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who served our country, and we shine a light on the work being done to ensure every veteran has a place to call home.
Episode 8
Coming Soon!
Episode coming soon.
Terms to Know
Understanding the complexities of homelessness requires a clear grasp of the terminology used in discussions about this critical issue. Our glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms related to homelessness, offering an essential resource for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge.
Crisis Housing
An emergency shelter in the homeless coordinated entry system. Crisis Housing means any facility, the primary purpose of which is to provide temporary shelter for the homeless or to provide a bridge to permanent housing.
Housing Affordability
Housing becomes unaffordable when a large share of income goes to rent. People who are “rent burdened” face high risk of losing housing if they experience a financial setback.
HUD’s Definition of Homelessness
The definition includes four broad categories of homelessness. Please visit HUDUSER.GOV for full definition.
Reading Corner
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There is No Place for Us
By Brian Goldstone
In There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America, journalist Brian Goldstone delivers a deeply reported, urgent look at one of the most misunderstood crises in our country, the growing number of working families who, despite full-time employment, have no stable place to live.
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Rough Sleepers
By Tracey Kidder
This compelling narrative offers a deep dive into the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness, often referred to as "rough sleepers," and the tireless efforts of those committed to providing them with healthcare and support.
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Homelessness Is a Housing Problem
By Gregg Colburn and Clayton Page Aldern
In this insightful book, the authors challenge many common misconceptions and focus on the structural factors—particularly housing market conditions—contributing to the homelessness crisis.
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