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HOMELESSNESS
UNITED STATES

Generally defined as “an individual or family who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence” by 42 U.S. Code 11302, homelessness is a worsening problem in the United States. The main reasons for homelessness are the lack of affordable housing, poverty, unemployment, and insufficient wages.

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Factors in Homelessness

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Background

State of Homelessness: 2020 Edition - National Alliance to End Homelessness

Homelessness in America - National Coalition for the HomelessRead below for some basic facts about homelessness. For more information, check out these resources: Further Issues that can lead to homelessness, or that face specific populations of people experiencing homelessness. NCH Reports and Publications on topics ranging from Criminalization to Homeless Counts. Archives of historical NCH Reports and resources collected by NCH relating to […]

The Different Types of Homelessness - GuildHomelessness typically refers to a person who does not have a place to stay overnight. But that doesn’t break down the myriad of ways it actually presents.

COVID-19

CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium Through JulyThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the pandemic presented a historic threat.

COVID-19 and the State of Homelessness - National Alliance to End Homelessness

'Hidden homeless crisis': After losing jobs and homes, more people are living in cars and RVs and it's getting worseMore Americans are being driven into their vehicles by the pandemic as the government safety net frays and evictions and foreclosures increase.

Policies and Initiatives

This is how Portland is tackling homelessnessPortland will start housing the homeless in tiny pods in people's backyards.

Gov. Abbott Signs Bill Banning Homeless Encampments On Public Land In TexasThe bill widely seen as a legislative snipe at Austin goes into effect Sept. 1.

City of San Diego begins new phase on addressing homelessnessRecently, Mayor Todd Gloria earmarked more than $10 million in the newest city budget for immediate action to “combat the homeless crisis.”

Factors in Homelessness

Child Homelessness: A Growing Crisis

Nowhere to Go: Homelessness among formerly incarcerated peopleReport calculating homelessness among formerly incarcerated people by race and gender.

Homelessness and Racial Disparities - National Alliance to End HomelessnessThe most striking disparity can be found among African Americans, who represent 13 percent of the general population but account for 39 percent of people experiencing homelessness and more than 50 percent of homeless families with children. This imbalance has […]

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