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The face of homelessness is changing here.
• More and more people struggle to afford housing in our community.
• More and more people live below the poverty line.
• More and more women with children are escaping domestic abuse.
• More and more people with mental illness are living on the streets.
• More and more families who describe themselves as “living on the edge” of poverty & homelessness.
We want to change that. And we need YOUR help. Just look at these sobering stats…
Homelessness
In The Long Beach Area
129,972
At 129,972 people, California has the highest rate of unsheltered homeless (68.9%)
29.2%
29.2% of homeless families in Long Beach have no form of shelter
93.7%
93.7% of homeless individuals in Long Beach have no form of shelter
50%
Over 50% of homeless individuals reported struggling with substance abuse and/or mental illness.
*Stats are from the 2018 Homeless Assessment Report to Congress from HUD
We’re working to change homelessness in greater Long Beach.
HERE’S HOW…
250000
nourishing meals served each year
60000
nights of safe shelter for men, women & children
65
men & women enrolled in our New Life Program on average
16872
items of clothing distributed to those in need annually
52495
hours of counseling & learning center courses annually
Here’s how YOU can help!
A hot meal for a homeless man, woman or child is just $2.20!
Your $50.60 donation will provide about 23 hot, nourishing meals.