1. The Face of American Homelessness

2. If We Don’t See Them, They Don’t Exist

3. National Homelessness Numbers
Between the years of 2009 and 2011 homeless numbers have decreased 1%
nationally, but there was an 6% increase in Ohio
Federal Funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is
partially credited for the decrease, assisting 700,000 at-risk and homeless
people in its first year
There are roughly 21 homeless people per 10,000 people in general
population
There are 31 homeless veterans per 10,000 veterans in general population
 Source : http://www.endhomelessness.org/library/entry/the-state-of-homelessness-in-america-
2012

4. Source: The State of Homelessness in
America 2012

5. The Effect of Resources on Chronic
Homelessness

6. Why are People in The Richest Nation in
The World Homeless?
Economic factors: Unemployment rose by 10 percent in more
than 11 states, the working poor average only $9,400 per
year, 50% of income for the working poor must be spent on
rent
Veterans: They are homeless at a greater rate than any other
group, Ohio experienced a 42.8 % increase for vets from 2010
Mental Illness: People with Severe Mental Illness in Ohio
represent 18% of the sheltered homeless
Substance Abuse: 24.5% of the sheltered homeless in Ohio are
classified with Chronic Substance Abuse
Source: 2011 Ohio Homelessness report, The State of Homelessness in America
2012

7. Hunger in America
1 in 6 Americans struggle with hunger, with 11.5% of
families in rural areas and 9% in urban areas
Hunger has increased roughly 9% each year since 1997
Food insecurity is a reality that both the working poor
and homeless Americans face every day
1/3 of Americans are one paycheck away from
homeless
Money for food is the most “elastic” part of a family’s
budget
Source: feedingamerica.org

8. Homelessness in Ohio for 2011
13,003 People are homeless in Ohio, including 5,218 families with
children under 18
2,164 were classified as chronically homeless
1,381 were Veterans
101 were Unaccompanied Children
2,018 had Severe Mental Illness
Source: 2011 Ohio homelessness cohhio.org

9. Homelessness, Poverty, and the Emergency Room
Lack of health care resources causes many people under
the poverty line only to see doctors in the ER
Infections from wounds due to unsanitary conditions can
lead to gangrene
Chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes in
homeless people are less likely to be treated consistently
Frost bite, bronchitis, pneumonia
Physical attacks, rape, and malnutrition
• Source: www.nlm.nih.gov/homeless

10. National Problem, Local Solutions

11. How can we help?
Donating or participating with a local agency aiding the homeless
1. Vision Kitchen (www.visionkitchen/info.com)
2. Cherry Street Mission/Sparrow’s Nest
(www.cherrystreetmission.org)
3. Food for Thought (www.feedtoledo.org)
4. Open Door Ministry (www.opendoortoledo.org)

12. Tent City:1Matters Project Connect 2013
Mission: Treat everyone with Dignity and respect. 1 child, 1 family,
or 1 individual living in a car, on a street, or in a shelter is 1 who
matters!
Services: housing, veteran’s services, jobs, food, clothing,
documents, legal aid, haircuts, showers, blankets, and a fairy tale
ending too!

13. Quentin and Constance Oct. 26, 2013
 A celebration of marriage and new life
Quentin and Constance met while they were both homeless. They
have now gotten back on their feet and wanted to share their
happy day with the people they love

14. From:
Alex, Jane, and Zavery