BURDEN OF HOMELESSNESSChristopher Graves

WHAT IS HOMELESSNESS? Lack of affordable, safe, and permanent

housing.

WHO ARE THE HOMELESS? War Veterans Emotionally Disturbed People People Traumatized at Young Age Impoverished Families Children

CHILDREN June Rebecca

George Dakota

UNITED KINGDOM 2 million homeless Mental health problems Physical/sexual abuse The Dole

AUSTRALIA Women and Children Escaping Abuse 2/3 of children have witnessed abuse Estimated poverty line - $328/week S.A.A.P.

WHAT CAN WE DO? Make it known there are programs Transitional Housing Numerous Workshops at Homeless

Shelters

SENIOR PROJECT Intern at The Dwelling Place

http://thedwellingplaceva.org/programs.html

Mentor – Dana Braxton: Volunteer Coordinator

Personal Growth Project – to find out what I can do for my community

ACTIVITIES Taking the children to activities Organizing in the office

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