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Friendship Place
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 nationwide (both sheltered and unsheltered)
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
2007-2008
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
•Illness or medical treatment can turn living in poverty into living on the streets
•Job loss
•Mental illness and physical disabilities
•Tragic events often cause close ones to “quit functioning”
` Courtsey of http://www.homelessresourcenetwork.org/causes.html
Effects of Homelessness
• Illness is not only a cause of homelessness, but also a result of it
• More likely to suffer from common, preventable illnesses
• Being homeless not only affects individuals, but also families.
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 www.ucla.edu; School of Public Affairs
Mental Illness
• 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
• People who are mentally ill are less likely to take necessary precautions against disease
• Many homeless individuals are willing to accept help courtesy of www.nationalhomeless.org
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
Health Care
Housing
Outreach
How can you help?
Collaboration
•Prepare meals•Provide short-term housing•Donate clothing and can goods•Funds can be used to target resources to prevent homelessness
•Resources include: emergency rental assistance, affordable housing, health care, food, and clothing
Want to Donate?
• Mail donations to:CCHFP4713 Wisconsin Avenue NWWashington, D.C. 20016
• Call the Director of Individual Giving at 202-364-1419 to donate by credit card.
• Give through your workplace Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) #37588 or United Way #8299.
• Donate securely online by credit card through Network for Good.
Made By:
Kendal Gapinski
Mariel Cooper
Allison Arlotta
Rob.Rod
Micheal McElveen