1. Homelessness

2. Causes of Homelessness Poverty Lack of Employment and Housing Lack of Public Assistance Lack of Affordable Health Care Domestic Violence Mental Illness Addiction

3. Who are the Homeless? The National Coalition for the Homeless defines a homeless individual as someone who “lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence.”

4. Who are the Homeless? Results of a 2004 survey by the U.S. Conference of Mayors: 49% African-American 35% Caucasian 13% Hispanic 2% Native American 1% Asian

5. Who are the Homeless? Single men make up 43% of the homeless population; single women make up 17% Families with children make up approximately 33% of the homeless population