Why Focus On Homelessness?

For many of us, homelessness feels like a problem that is too big, too complicated to address.

For many of us, homelessness feels like a problem that is too big, too complicated to address. We want to break through that fatigue with human connection, with attention, and with information. The common understandings and representations of homeless communities are incomplete.

Together lets bring to light the reality and scale of homelessness, dispel the myths, and make the issue visible. Let’s make it knowable. Because knowing is caring.

  • 80%

    80% of people experiencing homelessness are temporarily homeless due to sudden changes in their lives.
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    50% of homeless women and children are fleeing domestic violence
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    45% of adults experiencing homelessness have worked in the last 30 days

  • 1in10

    1 in 10 Louisville renters face eviction
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    15-20% of the homeless population in Southern Indiana are children

  • 60%

    60% of individuals experiencing homelessness are men

Three Things We Can Do

  • Keep an open mind.
    Listen.
  • Ask people about their experience with homelessness.
  • Don’t be afraid to share with your friends and family what you’ve learned.

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