Homelessness is a widespread issue that affects millions of people around the world and here in the United States.
While precise figures are difficult to determine due to varying definitions of homelessness and challenges in accurately measuring it, an estimated 582,462 individuals are currently experiencing homelessness in the US, and about 30% of people without homes are experiencing chronic patterns of homelessness, meaning they’ve been without homes for more than 12 months or extended periods of extended homelessness over a three year period.[1]
Sixty percent of individuals experiencing homelessness are male, though unsheltered homelessness increased by 5% among women and girls. More than 25% of Americans experiencing homelessness are families and children.