2. ◻ How many people have helped the
homeless?
◻ How many knows someone that is
homeless?
◻ How many people have experienced
what is to be homeless?
3. Though their lives are grim and dark
The process of becoming homeless is not as simple as black
and white.
4. Debunking The Stereotypes
NOT ALL HOMELESS
PEOPLE ARE SUBSTANCE
ABUSERS
THE POPULATION IS
COMPRISED OF A DIVERSE
GROUP OF PEOPLE.
5. Most Vulnerable Population
◻ The disabled
physically and
mentally
◻ Poorly educated
◻ Elderly
◻ Veterans
◻ Families with low
socioeconomic status
◻ Domestic Violence
victims
6. Region: Newark/Essex County
Number of homeless 2013: 1,646
2013 Homeless Details
Sheltered: 1,482
Unsheltered: 10.0%
Persons in families: 758
Family households: 262
Unsheltered: 8
Chronically homeless: 12.6%
Veterans: 4.1%
Source:
http://www.njspotlight.com/storie
s/13/12/05/homeless-in-nj/
8. Destiny HouseMission
◻ We aim to help rebuild, develop
skills and untapped potentials with
the community at large that will
enable our clients to live
successfully while reducing the
statistics of homelessness.
9. CoreValues
◻ Our Core Values of
⬜Equality
⬜Respect
⬜Prosperity
⬜ Our core values are fundamental in building
character in our clients and helping them
experience high level of comfort to overcome the
barriers of poverty
10. Programs
◻ Job Training
◻ Counseling
◻ Substance Abuse Groups
◻ Housing Referrals
◻ Daily Lunch and Snacks
