Homelessness in Marin Presented by the Homeforall Speakers Bureau

933 men, women and children counted as homeless on one day in January 2013.

There were 297 children and adults in families counted as homeless in January (99 Hh-118 adults & 179 kids) Families experience homelessness in Marin and many more families are at risk of losing their homes.

The last count found over 4,300 people in Marin that were precariously housed and at imminent risk of losing their housing. How many people in Marin are at risk of losing their homes?

Many people who are homeless work or have other sources of income. However their income is not enough to afford housing. Fact or Myth: Persons who are homeless do not work?

The lack of affordable housing, job loss and lack of income are the top reasons for homelessness in Marin. What is the primary reason for homelessness in Marin?

Joe lived in Marin most of his life, he was married here and had his own business in Marin until he became homeless. 61% are from Marin and 73% have lived here 1+ years. Fact or Myth: People who experience homelessness in Marin are not from Marin?

Average Marin Rent 1 BDR Apartment*: $1534/mo. Assisted/Supported Living: $4,250 *Does not include living expenses: transportation, health care, food, education, child care. Poverty & Homelessness: Typical Incomes Senior 65+ Average Social Security Retirement Benefits: $1,230/mo. Disabled SSI Benefit: $698/mo. (ineligible for food stamps)

Average Marin Rent* 1 BDR Apartment: $1534/mo. 2 BDR Apartment: $1802/mo. 3 BDR Apartment: $2425/mo. *Does not include living expenses: transportation, health care, food, education, child care. Poverty & Homelessness: Typical Incomes Family of Four 2 minimum wage 40hrs/wk = $2560/mo. Need two $23/hr. jobs to afford rent. Individual 40 hrs/wk= $1280/mo Need $29/hr. job to afford 1bdr Rent

Marin Homeless Service System Funding $15.3M County Funds $3.1M HUD Funds Varying investments from other community partners Coordination Home For All 10 Year Plan Progressive Engagement Model Permanently Housed Step 1: Shelter & Other Points of Entry Step 1: Shelter & Other Points of Entry Step 3: Transitional Housing $$ Step 3: Transitional Housing $$ Step 3: Permanent Supportive Housing $$$ Step 3: Permanent Supportive Housing $$$ Step 3: Rapid Rehousing $ - $$ Step 3: Rapid Rehousing $ - $$ Step 2: Assessment & Referral Step 0: Prevention

Face of Homelessness in Marin

Lasting Solutions How can you help? Outreach Prevention programs A range of affordable housing options Temporary housing Living wage jobs Job training and life skills Cities/Towns  Participate in HPSC & 10 Yr. Plan Meetings  Collaborate to ensure adequate services, funding and housing is available Community Members  Visit Homeforall.org website  Endorse the campaign  Share what you have learned  Give-volunteer, donate, support local agencies. HOME-FOR-ALL: LASTING SOLUTIONS

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